Busisiwe Mphapang, Author at We are not an orphanage, we work towards eliminating orphanages.

The 1st 1000 days – how a young mom struggling to keep her child, finds support & hope

In April 2024, Naledi, a 28-year-old mother, contacted the OCOF HHCSA office seeking assistance with a foster care or adoption

This family’s journey has been marked by profound hardship and adversity. Regina, 26, and her sister Nothemba, 19, originally lived

Catherine Khumalo is a dedicated member of AFS-Khusela, committed to uplifting the children and families within her community. As a

77-year-old Vuyiswa opened her home to her deceased friend’s grandchildren after their biological mother passed away. The journey has not

Sima’s journey has been marked by trials that many of us can hardly imagine. She was placed in an institution

17-year-old Amandla has been living with her Temporary Safety Parent (TSP) Zizi and her family for the past five months

A local community hospital in Tsakane became the starting point of a remarkable journey for a 2-year-old girl named Luyanda.

Introduction Valencia, a 3-year-old girl, faced early separation from her biological parents Vicky and Gary due to their struggles with

Introduction: In April 2023, a distress call from a concerned community member alerted AFS-Khusela in Soweto to the cries of

Introduction In early April, OCOF HHCSA’s Social Worker was alerted to a distressing situation involving three siblings. The children’s relatives,