Future Finland

Children born between 2026 and 2029 and their families are invited to take part in the Future Finland study. The goal is to ensure that the future of children and young people is built on a sustainable, research‑based foundation for the next hundred years.

We collect information about families’ wellbeing at different stages of life

• Through samples, measurements and short questionnaires.
• From national registers and other similar data sources.

The data will be used in future research examining the health and wellbeing of families with children, as well as the state and development of Finnish society. Research data helps us make wiser decisions for future generations.

Future Finland is funded by the Finnish Cultural Foundation (SKR) and implemented by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

Participation is easy

We hope all parents of babies will join. You can give your consent online for

• Blood samples collected during pregnancy and at childbirth may be used for research purposes.
  • These samples are taken during routine pregnancy follow‑up visits and after delivery.
  • The study does not involve any additional blood tests during pregnancy or your baby’s first year of life.
• You will be invited to answer short online questionnaires about your and your child’s wellbeing.
• The information from questionnaires and samples may be combined with national register data.
• Your family may be invited to take part in follow‑up studies later.
  • You can give consent even if you do not wish to participate in future studies.

Your information is safe

All data you provide to the Future Finland study will be carefully protected and processed according to strict data‑security practices.

You and your child cannot be identified from the research data or results. More information about data protection and participant rights can be found in the privacy notice.