The Central Union for Child Welfare is an umbrella organisation founded in 1937. Its members include 85 NGOs and 33 municipalities (1.1.2001). The Central Union

- speaks in the best interests of the child

- influences child policy

- brings together different actors and organisations in the field of child welfare

- shows responsibility for the development of the field of child welfare

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Information Training Research Publications Lobbying / ... in the following areas of expertise

- Extra-familial care

- Early childhood education

- Children with handicap or chronic illness

- Child sexual abuse and family violence

- Multicultural issues in child welfare

- Multiprofessional networks in child welfare

- Prevention of accidents to children

- UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

FUNDING

The activities of the Central Union are funded by the Children's Day Foundation (Lapsen Päivän Säätiö) and the Finnish Slot Machine Association (RAY)

ADDRESS: Armfeltintie 1 00150 Helsinki Finland tel. +358 9 3296 011 fax +358 9 3296 0299