# French child protection legislative and systemic reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-child-protection-legislative-and-systemic-reforms > Updated: 2026-08-09T06:30:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In July 2026, the French National Assembly approved a bill in its first reading designed to strengthen the protection of minors within the social welfare system. The legislation introduces stricter limits on the duration of judicial placements and mandates that emergency placements prioritize relatives or trustworthy adults. It also aims to enhance professional monitoring and expand the prevention of violence against children. By August 2026, child protection advocates, including the Stop VIF Collective and the EPAA 974 association, highlighted a broader structural crisis in the sector. In La Réunion, a meeting was organized to address violence against minors and evaluate systemic progress. Advocates noted that the number of minors under collective responsibility has increased by 40% over the last two decades, citing challenges such as staff shortages, lack of placement availability, and the need for a shift from emergency management toward prevention. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Child protection advocates call for systemic reforms in France and La Réunion Stakeholders in La Réunion and child protection advocates in France are calling for systemic reforms to address a structural crisis affecting nearly 400,000 minors and young adults. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/child-protection-advocates-call-for-systemic-reforms-in-france-and-la-runion ### 2026-07-22: France Parliament Passes Child Protection Bill to Tighten Care and Oversight France's parliament approved a child‑protection bill limiting placement durations, emphasizing family‑based care and tighter oversight of professionals, now moving to the Senate. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-parliament-passes-child-protection-bill-to-tighten-care-and-oversight --- Cite as: French child protection legislative and systemic reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/french-child-protection-legislative-and-systemic-reforms