For information on services for families, see the InfoFinland page Family in the Raahe-Kalajoki Region.
Marriage
Family in the Raahe-Kalajoki Region (see the section Marriage).
Divorce
Family in the Raahe-Kalajoki Region (see the section Divorce).
Children in a divorce
Family in the Raahe-Kalajoki Region (see the section Children in a divorce).
When you are pregnant
The maternity clinic (äitiysneuvola) checks that expectant mothers and unborn children are in good health and prepares the mother, the father and the whole family for the birth of the child. Make an appointment with the clinic when you notice that you are pregnant.
Maternity clinic (äitiysneuvola):
Tohtorintie 4, 85100 Kalajoki
Telephone service time Tue–Thu 12 noon–1 pm
Tel. 044 469 1533
Read more: When you are expecting a baby.
linkkiTown of Kalajoki:
Child health clinicFinnish | English | Russian
Child care
Kalajoki and Merijärvi offer places in both municipal and private day care. For children under school age, you can choose from the following options: home-care allowance (kotihoidon tuki), a place in municipal day care (day-care centres, family day care, group family day care) or private day care (based on a service voucher or private day care allowance). Day care fees are based on the family's income.
Make a written application for a day care place at least 4 months before the place is needed. If you need a day care place straight away due to a sudden job offer, or training or study place, apply immediately. In urgent cases, it takes two weeks to arrange a place in day care.
Applications and the required attachments are available from the day care office, the website of the Town of Kalajoki or Merijävi's municipal office (kunnantoimisto).
Day care office (päivähoitotoimisto) (Kalajoki and Merijärvi)
Kalajoentie 5, 85100 Kalajoki
Tel. 044 469 1297, appointments for advice
Merijärvi municipal office (kunnantoimisto)
Kunnantie 1, 86220 Merijärvi
Read more: Child care.
linkkiTown of Kalajoki:
Day careFinnish | English | Russian
Looking after a child at home
Family in the Raahe-Kalajoki Region (see the section Looking after a child at home).