Welcome to the first issue of Nordic Social Work Research for 2025! Historically, children’s services have been a cornerstone of social work practice. Social work itself originated in part due to the unmet needs of vulnerable children. As such, we begin the year with a publication that highlights various aspects of child welfare services, a field that is becoming increasingly dynamic and complex, involving a wide range of actors and settings. The issue brings forward the voices of children, parents, and social workers, whose experiences and reflections are telling of new socio-economic and historical realities that are challenging both child welfare organizations and everyday practices.