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The child welfare service

The child welfare service provides help and support to families in difficult situations. This could be advice, guidance or practical help to ensure children’s well-being at home. Find application form

Financial support schemes for those who have or are expecting children

There are several schemes that you may be entitled to if you have children, or are expecting a child. This includes parental leave, financial support to be at home with the child after birth, financial support for a kindergarten place and other financial benefits. NAV can provide guidance on your rights and obligations.

Find application form for a lump-sum grant nav.no)

Relevant links

Free information material on cooperation with parents in 50 languages
morsmal.no
Overview of municipal primary and lower secondary schools in Norway
nsr.udir.no
Use of interpreters in kindergarten and school
www.udir.no
More information about the right to parental leave and other leave
www.arbeidstilsynet.no
Find your nearest family welfare office
www.bufdir.no
Information about study programmes and professions
vilbli.no
More information about applying for parental benefit
www.nav.no

Parenting advice (Articles and videos in English). Watch the videos in Somali, Urdu, Polish, Ukrainian and Arabic.

Your child's development 0-5 years
www.bufdir.no
The baby's crying and body language
www.bufdir.no
Why your child is defiant - and how to handle it
www.bufdir.no
What’s your parenting style?
www.bufdir.no