For child and youth welfare organizations as well as people who have other professional contact with children
Expert advice can be sought in cases of uncertainty or difficult situations in dealing with children, adolescents and parents, as well as in cases of suspected child endangerment, in particular in accordance with Sections 8a and 8b of the German Social Code, Book VIII (SGB VIII) and Section 4 of the German Child Protection Act (KKG).
According to Section 8a of the German Social Code, Book VIII (SGB VIII), the city of Bremen is obliged to provide "qualified experts" to assess child welfare risks so that all child and youth welfare agencies providing services under the SGB VIII can consult them in cases of suspected child endangerment.
People who have other professional contact with children, such as doctors, therapists, and teachers, are also entitled to advice.
The Child Protection Centre offers specialist advice in accordance with Section 8a of the German Social Code, Book VIII (SGB VIII).
Our staff are qualified psychologists and educators, certified professionals with relevant experience, and recognized as such by the city.
The specialist advice
- takes place with anonymous case descriptions to ensure data protection
- includes a risk and hazard assessment,
- is resource-oriented,
- serves to plan and prepare further steps,
- is documented for the internal process,
- provides information about the support system in Bremen.
Upon request, the Child Protection Center will accompany you throughout the entire process. Staff will remain available as your contact persons, both in the short and ongoing phases. Case responsibility remains with you or the institution receiving advice.
