Child Welfare Services (Norway)
The Child Welfare Service of Norway (Norwegian: barnevernet) established by the Child Welfare Act of 1992 was created to "to ensure that children and young people who live in conditions that can harm their health and development are given the necessary help and care at the right time" and "to help children and young people have a safe childhood"
The underlying principle governing all child welfare efforts is devotion to the child's best interests. As a general rule, it is assumed that children will grow up with their biological parents. This biological criterion forms the foundation for Norwegian legislation regulating the relationship between children and parents. A child's affiliation with its parents is considered to be a resource in and of itself.
The Child Welfare Service works to ensure that families have the best possible conditions for taking care of their children. Activities are preventative. Efforts are aimed at ensuring that children and young people are not excluded from community life within their neighborhood environments.
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