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Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir)

The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs is the specialist directorate for child welfare, family counselling, adoption, equality and domestic violence.

Latest from Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir)

  1. Guideline

    Bufdir updates crisis centre guidance to give stronger emphasis to children's rights

    • Bufdir (the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs) has updated its guidance on what crisis centres must offer. The new version places greater weight on the rights of children staying at crisis centres.
    Children and youthFamily
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  2. News article

    Bufdir to act on findings of criminal actors exploiting the child welfare and welfare market

    • Bufdir says it will follow up after the A-crime centre found indications that criminal actors are exploiting the welfare market and the child protection system.
    Child welfareCrime statisticsPublic administration
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  3. Evaluation

    New evaluation finds Erasmus+ strengthens the youth sector in Norway

    • A new evaluation concludes that the Erasmus+ programme strengthens the youth sector in Norway and delivers significant value for both individual participants and society at large.
    Children and youthEØSEU
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  4. Report

    Need for systematic follow-up and improved municipal collaboration after child custody removal

    • A new report shows that follow-up of parents who lose custody of their children is often unsystematic and lacks proper documentation.
    • Bufdir Director Tove Bruusgaard stresses these parents are often facing one of the greatest crises of their lives and that closer collaboration with municipalities is necessary to enhance support.
    Child welfareFamilyMunicipalities
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  5. Report

    Youth voices are heard but have varied impact on municipal decisions

    • Young people given the opportunity to participate in municipal processes feel heard, but the degree to which their contributions influence final decisions varies between municipalities.
    • This variation may indicate different practices or prioritizations in local decision-making bodies, affecting youth trust in participation processes and the legitimacy of municipalities.
    Children and youthMunicipalitiesPublic administration
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  6. Report

    High demand exceeds budget in new further education support scheme

    • The newly launched further education grant scheme had a set funding pot, but applications received were twice the available amount of funds.
    • This demonstrates significant engagement from both the labor market and competence seekers, highlighting a great need for further education.
    Higher educationWork life
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  7. Report

    Bufdir offers counseling and therapy sessions for adoptees post international adoption

    • Adoptees can contact Bufdir to obtain assistance with documentation and relevant information about their case.
    • Additionally, a counseling phone service and family therapy sessions are offered to provide professional and psychosocial support.
    FamilyPublic administration
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  8. Report

    New survey confirms stagnation in attitudes towards LGBTQ+ and rising skepticism of gender diversity and Pride

    • A new national attitude survey finds that acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals has remained unchanged since the prior measurement, showing no measurable progress.
    • At the same time, there is an increase in skepticism toward gender diversity and Pride events, signaling greater challenges for inclusion efforts.
    EqualityLGBTQ
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  9. Guideline

    New guide on gender diversity aims to improve user experiences in public services

    • The new advice aims to support good practice in public services and enhance meetings for particularly vulnerable groups with gender diversity.
    • The guide addresses the need for inclusion of gender diversity in public services to ensure equality and improved service quality.
    EqualityLGBTQPublic administration
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  10. Report

    Increased Pressure on Crisis Center Day Services with Record Usage and Capacity Challenges

    • The year 2025 marks a record high in demand for day services at crisis centers, indicating growing need among users.
    • Simultaneously, multiple crisis centers warn of significant capacity issues and unsuitable facilities for the services provided.
    FamilyPublic administrationPublic health
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