Question 7186 — children

Summary

Ms. Martine Froger draws the attention of the Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families to child protection policies. An alarming report was delivered by the National Assembly's commission of inquiry on April 7, 2025 concerning shortcomings in public child protection policies. Contrary to the guidelines given by the UN, the French system has encouraged, since 2022, reception in establishment as the most frequent reception modality. This very strong investment culture in France was deplored by the commission's report. It indicates that, among adults born in France and accommodated by an aid service or attending a meal distribution location, 23% were placed in care as children. It recommends favoring primary prevention and proposes a change of approach aimed at building on parents, extended family or trustworthy third parties present in the child's environment when conditions permit. It should be emphasized that child protection policies play an essential role in the fight against inequalities in destiny. The ministry also recalls that “the first 1,000 days are a key period for the development and health of the child and the adult he or she will become.” She therefore asks him if the Government intends to follow the recommendation of this report regarding the generalization of departmental delegates for child protection by providing the prefectures with expert personnel in this area. She also wants to know if it is possible to appoint a full minister responsible for children and to provide him with the assistance of a scientific council.

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