flensburg's city hall notes with mixed feelings that more and more danish families are seeking refuge social authorities. but all newcomers are welcome. >> we don't advertise and say, come on over here everyone, we have super conditions! but rather, if someone moves to flensburg and we get files that show it's a case we need to follow, then of course we have to take care of those cases. because we're convinced that it's good for the child to grow up in their own family. >> across the rder in denmark, youth welfare officers are defending themselves against accusations of hard-heartedness. in general, coercive measures are the absolute exception, say the family support officers. >> we're observing that the debate on forced adoptions has led to some parents being afraid to seek help from the youth welfare office. we regret this very much. because you can actually appeal against a decision of the youth welfare office. and if you're not satisfied with the decision of the next instance, then you can take it to court. >> and that's what hanne has done. the trial is scheduled to take place in