25 million króna grant for foster children in Bakkakot
A 25 million króna grant has been allocated to support foster children in Bakkakot, Iceland.
Landspítali receives 25 million for support for Bakkakot children
Landspítali Hospital has been allocated 25 million Icelandic krónur to provide support for individuals who were raised as foster children in Bakkakot.
The Welfare Department of Kópavogur Apologizes for Bakkakot
The Welfare Department of Kópavogur issued an apology regarding a matter related to Bakkakot.
The Welfare Department of Kópavogur apologizes regarding Bakkakot
The Welfare Department of Kópavogur has issued an apology concerning issues related to Bakkakot.
Defended against criticism on social media of a man who was housed in Bakkakot
The article discusses the defense mounted against social media criticism regarding a man who was housed at Bakkakot.
Former Director of Child Protection Service on Bakkakot: 'I didn't even know about the existence of this home'
A former leader of Iceland's Child Protection Service has revealed that they were unaware of a facility known as Bakkakot.
Former Director of the Child Protection Agency on Bakkakot: 'I was unaware of the existence of this home'
The former director of the Child Protection Agency in Iceland expresses surprise at the existence of a facility called Bakkakot, indicating a lack of awareness about it.
Should we "burn the child protection system to the ground and start over"
Unnar Þór Sæmundsson calls for a complete overhaul of Iceland's child protection system in light of past abuses.
Children sent to Bakkakot three years after the discovery of abuse
Three years after the revelation of abuse, children have been placed in Bakkakot.
On the teacher 'life to thank' after the teenage years in Bakkakot
A local news piece reflects on the impact of a teacher's guidance on students' lives after their teenage years spent in Bakkakot.
"The Phone Does Not Stop"
A lawyer reports a continued influx of calls from individuals who experienced severe abuse as children at the Bakkakot care home in Iceland, highlighting ongoing issues of historical abuse and the government's response.
The Bakkakot case: "There is complete neglect in this heavy matter"
In response to the decades-long abuse of children in Bakkakot, the Prime Minister has announced four initiatives aimed at addressing the systemic neglect faced by foster children, according to Guðlaugur Kristmundsson, chairman of the Foster Parents' Association.
The Bakkakot issue on the desks of four ministries
The Bakkakot issue is currently being addressed by four different ministries in Iceland.
Bakkakot investigated and men offered trauma assistance
The Icelandic government decided to take immediate measures concerning Bakkakot, including investigating the status of children in care and offering trauma assistance to personnel.
Announce actions in four steps regarding Bakkakot
The article discusses the announcement of a four-step plan concerning Bakkakot.
Supervision of municipalities over foster children is broken
A report reveals significant failures in the oversight of foster care services in Iceland, with numerous individuals voicing concerns about their experiences in the foster home Bakkakot.
“We saw that it moved the Prime Minister”
Three men abused in childhood at a rural Icelandic farm met with the Prime Minister to discuss serious concerns regarding the foster care system.
Prime Minister meets with the Bakkakot boys
The Prime Minister held a meeting with the Bakkakot boys to discuss relevant issues.
The Prime Minister says the system has failed the children in Bakkakot
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that the current system has let down the children in Bakkakot.
Request for a special discussion in Parliament regarding the children in Bakkakot
A request has been made for a special discussion in the Parliament about the situation of children in Bakkakot.