Meeting dates of the Adoption Board

On this page, you can find up-to-date information on the meeting times of the Adoption Board. The Board’s section for permission matters meets twice a month, the section for international matters meets once a month, and the plenary session meets three to four times a year. The Board’s sections do not meet in July.

Section for Adoption Permission Matters

Wed 28 January 2026 (limited compotition)
Tue 3 February 2026
Wed 25 February 2026 (limited compotition)
Tue 10 March 2026
Wed 25 March 2026 (limited compotition)
Mon 13 April 2026
Wed 29 April 2026 (limited compotition)
Mon 11 May 2026
Wed 27 May 2026 (limited compotition)
Tue 9 June 2026

Section for International Matters

Mon 19 January 2026
Mon 9 February 2026
Mon 12 March 2026
Mon 20 April 2026
Mon 25 May 2026

Plenary session

Fri 27 March 2026
Tue 16 June 2026

Contact information

By email: [email protected]

By mail:
Adoptiolautakunta
PL40
13035 LVV

Visiting address (visits must be arranged in advance):
Ratapihantie 9
00520 Helsinki

Irene Pärssinen-Hentula  
Manager, Chair of the Adoption Board 
[email protected] 
+358 295 255 136 

Taija Jokimaa-Frusti  
Senior Officer, Deputy Chair of the Adoption Board  
[email protected]  
+358 295 254 791

Päivi Pietarila  
Senior Officer, Secretary of the Adoption Board
[email protected]  
+358 295 255 503

Louna Dunkel 
Senior Officer, Secretary of the Adoption Board
[email protected]
+358 295 254 035