The role of a support family is to welcome a child, sometimes with parents, to a private home to ensure the safety of the child, relieve a strain on the child and its family and to guide and support parents in their upbringing role.
Application process
Applicants apply for a permit via GEV´s website and submit supporting documentation.
GEV checks to see if necessary information and data is submitted with the application.
A request for report is sent to the social services of a municipality.
Social services shall provide a report to GEV.
GEV decides whether the applicants meets the requirements necessary and informs him about the decision.
Supporting documents with application
Consent for the obtaining of criminal records from all members of the household aged 15 or older. The form must be printed and filled in.
A medical certificate from a general practitioner certifying the physical and mental health of the applicant
