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The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Finnish National Agency for Education are launching work at the national level to strengthen parenthood. The Strength from Parenthood project brings parents’ point of view to the development of services and determines shared national principles for supporting parenthood.

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has made funding decisions for shelters for the year 2026. In its 2026 budget, Parliament decided to increase funding for shelters. With the increased funding, it will be possible to secure the current shelter places and add new places in several regions. The total number of places will increase by 15. After these additions, Finland will have a total of 243 shelter places.