Salem Alali and his wife, Zeinab, are struggling to bring their son home after more than a year at an institution. Their two-and-a-half-year-old son requires specialized care that is currently being provided by the institution 18 kilometers away from their home. Despite visiting him daily, the family feels helpless as they face what they describe as 'rigid housing requirements' set by the local authorities, which they fear may prevent their son from returning.

The local municipality insists on specific conditions for the family's housing arrangement, including that the care staff must have a separate entrance to their home, a stipulation the family's lawyer argues is unusually demanding and uncalled for. This complicates an already emotional and challenging situation for the family, who have been seeking to have their son back in their care, particularly as the siblings miss their brother dearly. The municipal director has downplayed the financial implications of the situation, though the resolution of the case appears to be moving slowly.

This situation raises significant concerns about the balance between bureaucratic requirements and the well-being of children with disabilities. The family's experience highlights the challenges that immigrant families, particularly those escaping war zones, face within systems that may not fully understand their plight or offer sufficient support. As they continue to advocate for their son’s homecoming, their story sheds light on the broader issues of policy, empathy, and community support when it comes to disabled children and their families in Norway.