Vehkatupa

Perhekoti Vehkatupa is a professional family care home in Järvenpää, Finland, providing a calm and secure setting for children aged 5 to 17. It welcomes children placed in care or placed through open child welfare support measures. Guided by the principle of meeting each child with attention and without unnecessary haste, Vehkatupa offers a home-like environment where children can grow and share everyday life.

The home has six places, and each child has a spacious private room. The house also includes several shared areas for spending time together. Located in the Loutti district, Vehkatupa is within walking distance of central Järvenpää and has good transport connections.

The adults at Vehkatupa bring decades of combined experience as family home parents and foster carers. Their background includes experience in substitute care and supporting children with a range of needs and behaviors. The organisation provides residential family care and information about its facilities, values, staff, daily life, and recruitment. Prospective families and partners can contact Vehkatupa by phone or through its website.