New Help for Families Facing Child Abuse and Neglect

The Stockholm Social Services Administration plans to introduce a new, intensive family intervention called Multisystemic Therapy - Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) for children aged 6 to 17 who are at risk of harm in their homes. This intervention, costing 55.4 million SEK over three years, aims to help families experiencing physical violence, neglect, or maltreatment improve their situation and avoid out-of-home placements for children. The project is set to launch in the spring of 2026 in the districts of Järva, Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Hässelby-Vällingby, and Hägersten-Älvsjö, pending approval of funds from the Social Investment Fund.