Guidance for safeguarding a child's wellbeing if potential danger arises

The city of Nettetal in Germany provides a vital service called InsoFa, offering advisory support to professionals who suspect a possible endangerment of a child's well-being. The service can be contacted by phone at 02153/898-5155 or by email at [email protected], from Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM.

An InsoFa is a service designed to support professionals who come into contact with children and young people. In the event that a child protection specialist is not available by phone during the InsoFa's operating hours, professionals should contact the service by email.

The goal of the certification program for employees of the department for children, youth, and family in Nettetal is to sustainably ensure the quality of risk assessment and increase the confidence of local professionals in their actions. This program covers in-depth content on legal foundations, interdisciplinary case handling, and the assessment of child endangerment in complex situations.

Employees of the department for children, youth, and family in Nettetal have completed this certification program, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge to handle such sensitive situations effectively.

Professionals such as doctors, teachers, and social pedagogues, among others, are legally obligated to seek expert consultation from the InsoFa of the city of Nettetal when they are bound by professional secrecy and suspect a possible endangerment of a child's well-being. Carriers of public youth welfare in Nettetal are also legally obligated to involve an InsoFa in professional assessments for child endangerment.

In case of acute child endangerment, professionals should contact the emergency numbers of the General Social Service Nettetal (0172/ 4650758). Outside of the city administration's hours, professionals should contact the local police directly.

The InsoFa of the city of Nettetal, represented by Thomas Dworzak, assists in evaluating the situation, assessing the risk, and developing appropriate protective measures when a professional assessment is conducted for child endangerment. The service is a crucial resource for professionals in Nettetal, ensuring that children are protected and supported in potentially dangerous situations.