Supported housing is separate housing with individualised support for children and young people aged 16-20. Special reasons must apply for children aged 16-17 to be able to be placed into supported housing.
Supported housing may consist of a certain number of apartments and/or cohesive accommodation.
The target group for assisted living may be
- Children and young people who have come to Sweden as unaccompanied minors.
- Children and young people who have previously been provided other services (eg. HVB) by social services for social problems.
- Children and young people who live in troubled or otherwise unsatisfactory circumstances at home.
The scope of the service must be adapted to the individual's needs and background, and be designed so that the stay is perceived as being meaningful.
Application for permit
Application for permit Supported housing (SoL) (Swedish)
Swedish regulations
Legal requirement for authorisation/licensing
Lag (2001:453) socialtjänstlagen (SoL)
Förordning (2001:937) Socialtjänstförordning
Lag (2007:171) om registerkontroll av personal vid vissa boenden som tar emot barn
Regulations, manuals and knowledge support at the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen)
National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) webpage