Family in Kauniainen
Local information
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Marriage
Before getting married, you must request in writing an investigation of possible impediments to the marriage. This investigation is performed at the local register office.
Read more: Getting married in Finland, a check list
Digital and Population Data Services Agency
Digital and Population Data Services Agency contact informationLink redirects to another websiteEarly childhood education
Read more about children’s day care on the InfoFinland page Education in Kauniainen.
Looking after a child at home
If you care for your child at home, you can take part in the open family activities organised by the City of Kauniainen. They provide an opportunity to meet other families with children.
Problems in a family
Problems in marriage and relationships
If you have marriage or relationships problems, you can contact parenting guidance and family counselling. The service is intended for families with children.
Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Parenting guidance and family counsellingLink redirects to another websiteViolence
If you need urgent police assistance in an emergency, call the emergency number 112.
If a member of your family uses violence against you or threatens to do so, you can contact a shelter.
MONIKA – Multicultural Women’s Association offers a national helpline for immigrant women who have experienced violence.
Tel. 0800 05058
Miehen linja (Men’s Line) is a service that helps immigrant men who have problems with violent behaviour.
Tel. 044 751 1334
E-mail: lyomaton.linja@miessakit.fi (Link opens default mail program)
Pääkaupungin Turvakoti ry
Help for victims of domestic violenceLink redirects to another websiteChildren’s and young people’s problems
The family centre offers many services for families with children. You can also receive support in matters related to parenting and your children’s upbringing.
If a young person feels it is not safe to be at home, they can contact the Youth Emergency Shelter of the Finnish Red Cross. The shelter is located in Leppävaara.
Youth Emergency Shelter
Läkkisepänkuja 2 A 14
02650 Espoo
Tel. 09 8195 5360
E-mail: turvatalo.espoo@redcross.fi (Link opens default mail program)
Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Family centreLink redirects to another websiteWestern Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Information about health care for school-age childrenLink redirects to another websiteDivorce
Women and men can file for divorce at the office of the District Court of Länsi-Uusimaa. You can also file for divorce alone, without the consent of your spouse.
District Court of Länsi-Uusimaa
Maarintie 4
02150 Espoo
Tel. 029 564 4000
E-mail: lansi-uusimaa.ko@oikeus.fi (Link opens default mail program)
Read more: Divorce
Children in a divorce
If you and your spouse have children and are planning to divorce, make an appointment to see a child supervisor (lastenvalvoja). The child supervisor will confirm an agreement on living arrangements, custody, visitation rights and child maintenance support.
Read more: Children in a divorce
When a close family member dies in Finland
If a person close to you dies suddenly and you need support, you can contact Espoo Social and Crisis Emergency Services (Espoon sosiaali- ja kriisipäivystys), Tel. 029 151 2221.
The City of Kauniainen has its own cemetery in the Kasavuori area. It is intended for city residents.
Read more: When a close family member dies in Finland