Health care and social welfare messages and letters now in digital format

As of 14 April 2026, you will receive messages and letters from the City of Helsinki’s health and social services digitally not only in Maisa, but also in Suomi.fi Messages. Paper mail from authorities will remain an option for everyone.

Adoption

On this website, you can find our services relating to adoption. You can contact adoption counselling if you have any questions related to adoption.
Photo: Mari Huhtanen

If you are looking to adopt a child alone or with your spouse, the first step is to seek adoption counselling. During adoption counselling, we will determine your and your spouse’s readiness for adoptive parenthood.

See the contact information for adoption counselling

 

You can also find this page at hel.fi/adoption-services.