Türkiye's “Children Are Safe” teams have connected nearly 10,000 at-risk children with extracurricular programs so far this year, Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş said Sunday.
In a written statement shared on social media, Göktaş said that the teams established across Türkiye carry out identification and intervention efforts to monitor and protect children from different risk groups.
"Children Are Safe teams, which work with schools to identify children at risk to support their healthy development, have directed 9,842 children toward arts, sports and social activities. In addition, 8,619 children have been included in the Social and Economic Support (SED) program," Göktaş said.
She added that these teams conduct field screenings, offer professional guidance for children and their families, visit households and educational institutions. They also carry out monitoring and social service interventions focused on identifying risks, providing protection and taking preventive measures.
Göktaş said the teams have reached some 344,511 children from different risk groups and conducted numerous family visits.
