Overview

Cape Town Child Welfare is a registered non-profit organisation:  NPO No. 003-214
18A TAX exemption No. 18/11/13/3954

• Founded in 1908, Cape Town Child Welfare has a proud history of caring for vulnerable children.
• Ours is the awesome task of responding to one of the greatest challenges facing South Africa: the survival, protection and development of children in crisis and at risk.
• Cape Town Child Welfare is affiliated to the International Forum for Child Welfare

Vision

Creating a safe environment for all children so that they can realise their potential.

Mission

We promote the well-being of all children, predominantly those in poor socio-economic communities by:

• Protecting those in crisis and at risk.
• Enhancing the capacity of families and communities to protect
  and develop their children.
• Empowering children to claim their rights and accept their
  responsibilities.
• Networking with other service providers for the benefit of the children.
• Contributing to the development of National and International policies and legislation regarding children.
• Building the capacity of other organisations to care for children.
• Advocating for the rights of children.