Foster parent

A Finnish-language job posting describing the role of becoming a foster parent with Validia Family Care in Kouvola. The candidate is invited to consider foster parenting, explains that the child becomes part of the family and lives ordinary everyday life, and emphasizes that the role requires patience, flexibility and the ability to meet the child where they are. It states that the role is based on a service contract with compensation for care and allowances, and that Pride pre-training or an equivalent process is required; if training is missing, it will be provided by Validia. The post mentions ongoing support, mentoring, supervision, additional training and family days, with options for home help and family leave in accordance with Family Foster Care law. It highlights the importance of stability, willingness to cooperate with the child’s relatives and professionals, and that suitable education or experience is beneficial but not mandatory. A driver’s license is required and a criminal record check for those working with children is performed. The poster invites interested individuals to read more about foster care at Validia and to contact the recruitment team by phone or email, or to submit their details through the system.