Resources

Kontaktpunkt24's resource library covers NAV, child welfare services (barnevernet), the justice system, health, language and integration, economy, school and family — all in Norwegian. All eight categories are now also fully translated into English. Weekly news, articles and shared experiences remain in Norwegian for now.

NAV

A full, translated category: benefits, decisions, complaints, sick pay, unemployment, family benefits and more — all 32 guides.

Child welfare services (barnevernet)

A full, translated category: your rights, reporting a concern, care orders, complaints, foster care and more.

Health

A full, translated category: hospitals, your GP, mental health services, municipal care, next of kin rights and more — all 23 guides.

The justice system

A full, translated category: free legal aid, discrimination, guardianship, compensation for victims of violence, the conciliation board, consumer and tenancy disputes, mediation, power of attorney, complaints and the Parliamentary Ombud — all 10 guides.

Language and integration

A full, translated category: your right to an interpreter, the introduction programme, family immigration and recognition of foreign education — all 4 guides.

Economy and benefits

A full, translated category: housing benefit, debt counselling and economic social assistance.

School and kindergarten

A full, translated category: school environment, special education, PPT, upper secondary school, SFO and kindergarten places — all 8 guides.

Family and children

A full, translated category: parental responsibility, mediation, court cases, adoption and family support — all 11 guides.

Complaint guide

Disagree with a decision? Who do you complain to, within what deadline, and who can help?