Who is a Child Protection Worker and Why Are They Important to You?

Have you ever felt like something’s wrong but you don’t know who to talk to? A child protection worker is someone who is there for you when you need help or support. They work for your local town or city government, and their job is to help any child in your area who is going through a tough time.

Who is a Child Protection Worker?

A child protection worker is not just an adult who gives orders – they truly listen to you. They might ask, “How are you doing?” or “What’s been making you feel sad?” – and they’ll wait patiently for your honest answer. You don’t have to talk right away – they’ll wait until you’re ready. Your thoughts and feelings matter. Every child’s voice is important, including yours.

They can help if there are fights at home, if you’re being bullied at school or online, if you’re having problems with friends, or even if you’re just feeling lonely. They can also help if you notice a friend is having a hard time.

Sometimes things happen in life that hurt – maybe there’s stress at home, school feels overwhelming, or it seems like no one understands you. If you feel alone with your problems, remember: you don’t have to deal with it all by yourself. There is a child protection worker in your area whose job is to help children like you.

A child protection worker won’t judge you or force you to do anything. They’ll calmly talk with you, ask how you’re doing, and help you think about what could be done next. Every child and every problem is different – that’s why your thoughts and wishes are very important. A child protection worker always takes your feelings and opinions into account.

What Problems Can You Talk to a Child Protection Worker About?

 

• If things feel bad at home – someone yells, threatens, or hits you.

• If there’s not enough food at home or you don’t have proper clothes.

• If it’s hard to study at home because there’s too much stress.

• If you’re being bullied – at school, online, or among your friends.

• If someone is forcing you to do something you don’t want to do.

• Or if you just feel sad and alone and don’t know who to talk to.

These are just some examples. You can also talk to a child protection worker if you see that your friend is having a hard time but is too afraid to ask for help.

How Can You Find a Child Protection Worker?

Every child protection worker works in the social services department of the local town or city government.

If you know where you live (for example, Tallinn, Paide, Võru or somewhere else), you can find out who your local child protection worker is by visiting your city or municipality’s website or asking someone from there.

If you’re not sure who to contact, you can always reach out to Lasteabi – we will listen to you and help you find the right support.

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You matter. Your feelings are important.
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