CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

Providing short term intervention within 24hrs to children in crisis.

Identifying hazards and risk factors which could harm a child.

Social workers conduct investigations in order to make a recommendation to the court to ensure the safety of children identified as being at risk.

We provide family strengthening interventions when it has been determined that it is in the best interest of child/ren, to remain in the care of their parents.

Equipping parents and foster parents with the skills they need to look after their child.

We provide programs which are designed to increase resilience in children by showing them how to manage life’s risks and challenges in a manner which is not harmful to themselves or others.

Assisting parents with birth registration.

We recruit, screen and train prospective parents to adopt abandoned or orphaned children.

We have a working agreement with the Australian Central Authority to facilitate intercountry adoptions between South Africa and Australia. All persons from Australia who wish to adopt a child from South Africa ( whether related or unrelated ) must contact the Dept of Social Services within Australia first at the following e-mail add: ICAPrograms@dss.gov.au or info@intercountryadoption.gov.au

We offer emotional support, available to new adoptive parents or to parents who have given up custody of a child

Restoration of vulnerable families where this deemed to be in their best interests to be returned to the care of their parents

We assist children and families, in need of financial assistance who meet the criteria in accordance with the Children’s Act 38 0f 2005, to apply for grants.