Family work and foster care (5cr)
Code: SO00CK10-3004
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor Degree Programme in Social Services
- Teachers
- Kaisa Kepanen
- Veera Rinne
- Groups
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- Course
- SO00CK10
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Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Objective
• The student understands the overall concept of foster care and the principles of corrective child protection, for example, in relation to family work.
• The student comprehends the legal implications of custody and the child’s legal status in foster care.
• The student understands the obligations and limitations related to the implementation of foster care.
• The student understands the use of a trauma-informed approach when working with a placed child and their family.
• The student recognizes the challenges related to stabilizing the life of child in custody and can utilize rehabilitative working methods.
Accomplishment methods
Independent online studies and webinars.
Content
• The overall concept of foster care and the related legislation
• The status and rights of a child in foster care
• Stabilization and rehabilitation of the child, as well as restrictive measures in foster care
• Trauma-informed approach in child protection
• Practices of corrective child protection
Location and time
The course will take place from January 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.
Teaching methods
Independent online study, lectures, assignments
Additionally, webinar teaching (Teams)
Learning diary: All course assignments are recorded in the learning diary (note, assessment 0-5).
Discussion areas: The course includes discussion areas, and participation in discussions is part of the course completion.
Employer connections
Guests on both online lectures and webinars.
Exam schedules
The course does not include an exam.
The course is recommended to be completed by keeping a learning diary, participating in the course discussion areas, and completing an online escape room
Student workload
The course is worth 5 credits, which equals 135 hours
Qualifications
Students must first have completed SO00CA32 Working with Families and Child Protection course.
Further information
Before the course, the student must have completed or been approved in the following courses, which help the student understand the basics of child protection and substitute care: Family Work and Child Protection 5 credits.