Taking into care is valid indefinitely. It can, however, be terminated if it is found that there is no longer any need for care and its termination is in the best interests of the child.  The need for care and the prerequisites for reunification of the family must be assessed at regular intervals during the care. Care is terminated when the child concerned reaches the age of 18 years at the latest.
Even during the care, social welfare authorities provide the child and the parents with support. The purpose is not to blame anyone but to consider how the social workers could be of assistance and help the child return home when this is in their best interests. The objective is that the parents could be able to take care of their child again and that the child could return home.