Would you like to help enrich the life of a wonderful 12-year-old boy about every third weekend?

“Markus” is a good boy who needs an extra family in his life. The family must have the warmth and time to provide him with care, security, and wonderful experiences. “Markus” is a boy who’s easy to like and grow fond of. He’s active, positive, and interested in soccer. He enjoys being with others and needs practice participating in activities with other children and being away from his mom.

“Markus” lives primarily with his mom, who is in need of respite care for a period of time. The desired frequency at this time is approximately every third weekend, but the need may decrease over time.

Job Responsibilities

Child Welfare Services is looking for a family that can serve as an additional resource for “Markus” and provide both a calm, everyday routine as well as experiences and activities. You must have access to your own car, as driving and pick-ups are expected as part of the assignment.

The host family must cooperate with the Child Welfare Services and write brief quarterly reports related to the assignment. 

Qualifications

There are no formal education requirements, but personal suitability and commitment are essential. You must love children and be able to grow to love other people’s children.

It is a great advantage if you have children of your own who are around the same age, as well as a positive male role model in the family. Approval, if granted, is based on a home visit, and if you are assigned a case by us, you must provide a police clearance certificate. 

“Markus” has experienced several relationship breakdowns, so we are looking for a host family that has the time and opportunity to take on this assignment for an extended period, as he will form a bond with you.

Personal Qualities

We’d like to hear from you if you:

* are wise, warm, and generous adults
* have energy to spare in your daily life
* get energy and fulfillment from interacting with other people
* are good at offering praise and encouragement
* believe it is worthwhile to spend time helping others
* enjoy coming up with different activities

We Offer

The Child Welfare Services offer:

• A meaningful assignment
• Salary, mileage allowance, and reimbursement of expenses according to current rates
• Guidance from the Child Welfare Services as needed

If you would like more information about the role, please contact: Cathrin Østmo at cathrin.oien.ostmo@hamar.kommune.no

If this sounds exciting to you and you’d like to become a foster home for another family, please contact Camilla Mosveen at camilla.hagensen.mosveen@hamar.kommune.no

Contact Information

Cathrin Øien Østmo, Child Welfare Consultant, cathrin.ostmo@hamar.kommune.no
Mosveen, Camilla Hågensen, Head of the Intervention and Family Services Department, camilla.hagensen.mosveen@hamar.kommune.no

Work Location

Vangsvegen 51
2317 Hamar

Key Information:

Employer: Hamar Municipality

Reference No.: 5186077954
Employment percentage: 100%
Application deadline: November 7, 2026