Tasks - Children's and Youth Ombuds-Office

• Consultation services for minors, persons having parental power and legal representatives in all matters concerning the status of minors and duties of the persons having parental power
• Mediating differences of opinion and disputes concerning care and upbringing
• Making recommendations regarding the interests of children and youth
• Appraising and initiating legal provisions and regulations concerning the interests of children and youth
• Providing information on the rights, duties and interests of children and youth, as well as on the tasks of the Children's and Youth Ombuds-Office

The Children's and Youth Ombuds-Office is not directly linked to other authorities, a fact which makes clients less afraid to approach the Office for help.