Mapping child protection systems in the EU

This mapping of national child protection systems in the EU provides an overview of developments based on selected standards and features in 2023 and 2014. The research seeks to understand how national child protection systems work and to identify common challenges and promising practices.

Notes

The maps and tables presented in this dataset show the scope, structures, actors and functions of the EU Member States’ child protection systems and how they aim to meet the diverse needs of different groups of children. A summary of key findings for each area is provided in the online summary.

Geographical coverage
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom