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Professionals
This page was translated from German using artificial intelligence. The translation may contain errors or inaccuracies. In case of doubt, the German original version prevails.
As a pedagogical professional, you will find information here on child protection, youth welfare planning, and anonymized advice in case of suspected child welfare endangerment. You will also receive references to legal foundations, contacts, and other professional offerings.
Coordination Child Protection
Child protection requires strong networks and reliable support.
In accordance with the requirements of the federal and state child protection laws, the district youth office of Oberbergischer Kreis has established the specialist unit "Coordination Child Protection."
The specialist unit is responsible for expanding reliable internal and external cooperation structures in child protection, as effective child protection is achieved through the combination of prevention, cooperation, and intervention and constitutes a cross-sectional task for society.
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Child protection networks according to § 9 State Child Protection Act NRW
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Legal entitlement to anonymized advice in case of suspected child welfare endangerment according to § 8b SGB VIII. Advice according to § 8b SGB VIII takes place at the counseling centers (see below).
In case of suspicion of possible child welfare endangerment, please call the following phone number:
02261 88 - 5200
Do you have questions about child protection or would you like to network with other specialist units? Coordination Child Protection supports professionals and institutions, gathers information, and strengthens cooperation in child protection.
You can find your contacts for coordinated child protection here.
Jacqueline Bech
Ute Jonczyk
Youth Welfare Planning
In order for the services of youth welfare to meet the needs of children, young people, and families, youth welfare planning develops a coordinated system of youth welfare services. It monitors which facilities, services, and other offers are needed in which quality and considers the wishes and interests of users.
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Youth welfare planning is a key mandatory task of the political and administrative parts of the public youth welfare provider (youth welfare committee and administration) in their overall responsibility for the respective local youth welfare system.
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Youth welfare planning is the planning responsibility of the youth offices as stipulated in § 80 SGB VIII.
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Youth welfare planning develops strategies to address the complex tasks of youth welfare with the aim of maintaining or creating positive living conditions for young people and their families.
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Youth welfare planning is a continuous communicative process that involves the providers and suppliers of youth welfare services.
Do you have questions about youth welfare planning in Oberbergischer Kreis or need more information?
You can find your contacts here.
Karin Kohl
Maike Klement
Anonymized advice in case of suspected child welfare endangerment according to § 8b SGB VIII
All persons who have professional contact with children or adolescents are entitled to advice from an experienced professional in assessing a case of child welfare endangerment.
In short: Anyone who works professionally, part-time, or voluntarily with children and adolescents can obtain free advice on assessing child welfare endangerment.
This entitlement exists vis-à-vis the district youth office and arises from § 8b paragraph 1 SGB VIII.
The district youth office has delegated this task to three independent counseling centers.
Educational professionals are also allowed and encouraged to seek support when the burdens become too great. Accepting help is a sign of professionalism and contributes to staying healthy and capable in the long term.
