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Private firms lure foster homes with unkept promises
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Private consultant firms lure foster homes with higher pay and more support than municipalities, but a Dalarna couple received none of the promised aid. Mia and Ola, foster parents for 17 years, took in a boy with severe issues last year but got no help from the firm. SVT's investigation reveals municipalities losing oversight of private placements.
Uppsala municipality employs three conversation coaches providing health conversations for people aged 65 and over to boost social connections and offer activity tips. Coaches discuss well-being, social situations, and interests. Contact number is 018-727 07 80.