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Adulthood and independence

Many things change when you turn 18. Your parents will no longer be your legal guardians, unless guardianship is specifically continued. You will still receive the support you need for your everyday life.  

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Many things change when you turn 18
When you turn 18, your parents' guardianship ends. It is important that you handle possible guardianship matters in good time. As an adult, you will also have to start paying for many things that were previously free of charge.
Living in your own home
For many young people, adulthood means moving out of their childhood home. There are many different ways to find your own home.
Employment support, work activities and daytime activities
You can find meaningful employment through job coaching, for example. You can practise career skills in work activities. Daytime activities can also provide you with meaningful things to do.
Kela benefits and rehabilitation for adults
Kela provides various forms of financial support. You can also apply for rehabilitation and adaptation coaching.

External resources

Support Centre for Disabled Immigrants Hilma
Hilma, the support centre for disabled immigrants, promotes the rights and equal participation opportunities of disabled and chronically ill immigrants in Finnish society.
Guardianship and managing the affairs of another person (Digital and Population Data Services Agency)
Comprehensive information package on guardianship.