The child protection system functions not only in times of crisis but also through preventive, protective, and rehabilitative services. Early detection of children at risk, strengthening families through support services to prevent children from being placed in institutional care, and implementing rapid intervention mechanisms in cases of neglect or abuse constitute the cornerstones of this process.
Social workers are professionals at the center of the child protection system. Assessing children’s needs, preparing individual protection plans, conducting social support work with families, and ensuring inter-institutional coordination are among the most important contributions of social work. In addition, social workers take on an advocacy role to ensure that children have equal access to education, health, and social services.
Protecting children is not only an individual right but also a guarantee of the social future. A strong child protection system becomes more effective through the active contribution of social workers, the awareness of families, and inter-institutional cooperation. Raising children in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment stands out as one of the most fundamental indicators of social welfare and social justice.
