Oulujoen Perhekoti

Oulujoen Perhekoti is a child welfare provider in Muhos, Finland, offering rehabilitative residential care and psychosocial support for children and young people aged 9 to 17. Its work focuses on the care, upbringing and education of young people experiencing psychosocial challenges, in cooperation with their families, close networks and other professional partners. The service has particular expertise in supporting young people with challenging behaviour or mental health symptoms; placements may also involve concerns such as substance use, school non-attendance or running away.

Care is provided through two residential units, Törmälä and Mattila. Their stepped model of psychosocial rehabilitation moves from more intensive support towards increasingly independent living and adulthood. The units are located in a rural setting on the banks of the Oulujoki River, approximately 45 kilometres from Oulu. Oulujoen Perhekoti describes its approach as involving presence, listening and active support in young people’s everyday lives. Its website also provides information about schooling, staff, facilities and the environment, as well as contact details and a self-monitoring plan.