Social Minister Jakob Forssmed visited S:t Olofsskolan in Sundsvall to see how sports clubs connected to the fritidskortet (leisure activity card) are working to reach young people. The card, which has been available for six months, aims to increase access to sports, culture, outdoor activities, and other association activities. In Västernorrland, 172 associations are linked to the card.
Children aged 7 to 16 receive 550 kronor per year, and children in households that received housing allowance last year can get 2,500 kronor per year. Forssmed said the government would like to include more age groups so older youth get the same chance. Criticism has been directed at the millions spent on IT systems and administration instead of lowering association fees directly.
the government would like to include more age groups so older youth get the same chance
Forssmed stated that administrative costs have been pressed down enough that all children turning seven this year will get the card and amounts have been increased.
administrative costs have been pressed down enough that all children turning seven this year will get the card and amounts have been increased