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Swiss federal authorities

879001 Residential homes for children and young people

Information: This code has a codification rule

This type includes in particular:

  • orphanages
  • children's homes which provide:
  • temporary housing for children and adolescents outside their families
  • lodging (not within schools) for children and adolescents during their schooling.

The activities may be carried out by government offices or private organisations.

This type excludes:

  • student residences (see 559000)

If teaching activities (85....) and medical and social housing (879001) are carried out, teaching 85…. takes precedence.