# Greek child protection and social welfare reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-child-protection-and-social-welfare-reforms > Updated: 2026-10-05T15:21:08.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Greek Minister of Social Cohesion and Family Domna Michailidou has highlighted ongoing efforts to reform child protection and social welfare systems in Greece. Initially, the Minister addressed the necessity of early intervention and cooperation between families, schools, and authorities to combat modern forms of violence, such as bullying. She noted a long-term transition from institutionalization toward child protection units, citing that approximately 2,200 children were in institutions in 2019. Following these efforts, Michailidou met with the UN Special Representative on Violence against Children to discuss international best practices and strengthening protection mechanisms. By the end of the third quarter of 2026, the number of children in Child Protection Units had decreased to 965. Current strategies include utilizing monitoring tools like the 1107 helpline and the National Register of Minors, alongside promoting adoption and semi-autonomous living units for older adolescents. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Greek Minister meets UN Representative to discuss child protection Greek Minister Domna Michailidou met with the UN Special Representative on Violence against Children to discuss prevention, family support, and the reduction of children in institutional care. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-minister-meets-un-representative-to-discuss-child-protection ### 2026-09-28: Domna Michailidou addresses child protection and social welfare in Greece Greek Minister Domna Michailidou addressed child protection and social welfare policies at an EKKA seminar, emphasizing early intervention and the transition away from institutional care. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/domna-michailidou-addresses-child-protection-and-abuse-prevention-in-greece --- Cite as: Greek child protection and social welfare reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-child-protection-and-social-welfare-reforms