WE PROTECT
CHILDREN IN CRISIS
Cape Town Child Welfare Society is a non-profit organization registered with the Dept of Social Development as a Child Protection Agency. It has a long-standing history of serving the best interest of children in Cape Town, and has an established and well-known brand. The members of the Society all share a commitment to the common good, and making the world a better place, especially for children.
Who We Are?
- Established in 1908; South Africa’s 2nd-largest child welfare organisation.
- Supported 1,000,000+ children to date.
- 5 intake offices across the Cape Peninsula.
What We Do?
- Adoption & foster care support
- Intake & referral services
- Crisis interventions & investigations
- Family preservation programs
Why It Matters?
- 88 physical abuse cases in 5 months (Red Cross Children’s Hospital).
- 45 sexual abuse cases; rising caseloads for social workers.
- Children at risk need rapid protection & long-term support.
OUR SERVICES
Intake & Referral
First point of entry for clients seeking assistance iro vulnerable children and their families. The social workers within this unit assist children in crisis
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Investigations
We investigate cases in order to determine if the child/ren identified as being at risk should either be removed from
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Foster Placements
We also are responsible for rendering monitoring and supportive services to children who have been placed in foster care until they turn 18yrs. Our social workers
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Family Preservation & Intervention Services
We believe that a child’s rightful place is with their biological parents and therefore statutory intervention should only be applied
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Adoption Services
The organization also has a proud history ito rendering adoption services with the first adoption being processed in 1926. Adoption is regarded as
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Will my investment really make difference?
Your donation makes this possible.
Intake & referral Services
815
Children safeguarded
Investigation Services
271
Form 38 court reports were completed
Foster Care Supervision
3,929
Foster children supported
Our Valued Sponsors
As a non-profit organization Cape Town Child Welfare Society is largely dependent on the goodwill of its donors who have provided loyal support to the organization for over 100years. Their generosity and partnership has enabled the organization to provide child protection services to children within our most vulnerable communities. Our major donors being the Dept of Social Development; National Lottery Commission; various trust funds and foundations as well as individual donors and companies.
Invest in a Child’s Future
Choose a monthly plan we can count on.
Feed a Child
- Care & protection
- Supports 1 child
Feed a Family
- 1 food parcel
- Supports 1 family
Rescue Kit / Save a Child
- Emergency pack
- Supports 1 child
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Meet Our Team
We wouldn’t be able to assist children and families in Cape Town without our dedicated team.
Penny Whitaker
Director
Berenice Barry
Social Work Manager
Tess Engel
Supervisor | Foster Care
Mieshka Stein
Supervisor
Susan Reddy
Supervisor
ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU
our patron
Cape Town Child Welfare Society is proud to count Desmond Tutu as its patron, and to be affiliated with the International Forum for Child Welfare. In general, we are widely recognized for our role in the protection and efforts to develop resilient children, families and communities, hence the following quote by the Arch as endorsement of the work done by the organization.
“We believe that children are our future and our inspiration. We each have a responsibility to make the world we live in a better, safer place for our children. Don’t be overwhelmed by the challenges. Good has and will always overcome evil. Cape Town Child Welfare Society has had a tremendous track record for positive intervention in changing the lives of the young. I am proud to be associated with their work and congratulate the committee, staff and volunteers on their efforts with very limited resources.”
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
“On behalf of the most vulnerable children served by CTCWS, the board of management and our staff we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Tutu family. We have been extremely honoured to have Archbishop Desmond Tutu as our patron. His exemplary leadership as characterised by his courage to advocate for the dignity of all especially the most vulnerable has inspired us to do the same. As the enormity of his passing sinks in we commit to keep his legacy alive by ensuring the protection of children within the most vulnerable communities in Cape Town in manner that emulates his dignity; humility and compassion. His example of leadership as a public servant who did not hesitate to speak his truth against injustices will be sorely missed in an era where this is needed more than ever. ..”
OUR
Vision
Resilient families within resilient communities protecting and nurturing children to their full potential.
OUR
Mission
We serve our communities through collaborative partnerships based on a common commitment to ethical and value based behaviour.
How Can I Make a Difference?
Partner with Cape Town Child Welfare Society Now!
Financial Assistance
Help a child in crisis meet their basic needs.
Temporary Safety Parent
Care for a child in crisis on a short term basis.
Foster Parent
Be a custodian of the child for period of time.
Adoption Services
Adopt abandoned or orphaned children.
Our Areas of Operation
Please be advised that we will be relocating our Wynberg Service delivery point from 4 Salisbury Road, Wynberg to 12 Summerly Rd, Upper Kenilworth effective as from the 1st JULY 2024
Athlone
- Manenberg
- Tambo Village
- Hanover Park
- Heideveld
- Surrey Estate
- Rylands
- Gatesville
- Bridgetown
- Silvertown
- Pook-se-Bos
- Vygieskraal
- Welcome Estate
- Lotus River
- Ottery
- Phillipi Horticulture
- Pelican Park
Langa
- Settlers
- N2,
- Gateway
- New Flats / Ndabeni
- Joe Slovo
- Old Flats
- Bunga (Right side), Zones 1 -5, 16-20 and 23-26;
Khayelitsha (Site C)
- 2E63 Silumko Rd, Site C, Khayelitsha
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make a difference in a child’s life
The monthly cost to assist one child in need of care and protection is only R400.00. A food parcel for one family in need costs R800.00. An emergency pack for a child who had to be removed from their family costs R500.00 If you would like to donate to protect Cape Town’s children you can email us on donate@helpkids.org.za or go directly through our safe payment gateway.
Promoting the well-being of children since 1908
We protect those in crisis and at risk, enhancing the capacity of families and communities to protect and develop their children. We empower children to claim their rights and accept their responsibilities and network 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 and advocating for the rights of children.