KESR-ABC

The KESB or the court can withdraw parents' right of residence and place their children with foster parents or in an institution (Art. 310 ZGB). However, this intervention is only justified if the child's welfare continues to be jeopardised despite milder measures. The parents retain parental responsibility in the event of placement in an institution. They continue to determine the children's choice of occupation and remain their legal representatives. They also have contact and visiting rights, provided there are no objections. In addition, they must continue to pay maintenance, which also includes the costs of an external placement. If, for financial reasons, they are only able to pay for this to a limited extent, the local authority will look into cost sharing or financing via social welfare.