The webinar focuses on the topic of how to spot a child in need, what the work process of child welfare is, and how specialists working with children can support a child.

Topics covered:

• When and how to spot a child's need for help
• What child welfare does and how counselling takes place
• How to contact anonymously and when it is necessary
• The relevance of children's mental health issues and prevention options
• The importance of networking - no one has to help a child alone
• A new electronic notification form and e-course for specialists at the Digital Republic Academy
• The obligation to notify arising from the law: who, when and how
• Practical advice for talking to a child if he or she shares concerns

The webinar encourages all people working with children - teachers, coaches, supervisors, study leaders, etc. - to take responsibility and a role in supporting the child's well-being. Speakers are specialists of the Estonian Child Helpline and Barnahus.

The webinar took place within the framework of the Estonian SIC project "Smartly on the Internet", which is co-funded by the European Union.