Vuyiswa serves as a beacon of hope through a difficult journey
77-year-old Vuyiswa opened her home to her deceased friend’s grandchildren after their biological mother passed away. The journey has not
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Impact Stories
Sima’s path from institution to finding a new home and family with her maternal aunt
Sima’s journey has been marked by trials that many of us can hardly imagine. She was placed in an institution
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Amandla’s journey to finding family and healing again with Zizi her Temporary Safety Parents
17-year-old Amandla has been living with her Temporary Safety Parent (TSP) Zizi and her family for the past five months
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How Luyanda found her way back to her grandmother after being in an institution
A local community hospital in Tsakane became the starting point of a remarkable journey for a 2-year-old girl named Luyanda.
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A journey to reunification, Valencia’s path back to family and stability
Introduction Valencia, a 3-year-old girl, faced early separation from her biological parents Vicky and Gary due to their struggles with
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Turning cries of distress into infectious baby giggles: rescuing baby Lethabo from a drug house
Introduction: In April 2023, a distress call from a concerned community member alerted AFS-Khusela in Soweto to the cries of
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Three siblings who were kept together and finding a way back to their mother
Introduction In early April, OCOF HHCSA’s Social Worker was alerted to a distressing situation involving three siblings. The children’s relatives,
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Pathways to success: empowering children in CYCC’s with career exploration and guidance
As National Child Protection Week approaches this month, our focus is on promoting a culture of respect for children’s rights
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Abandoned at birth, now leaping through developmental milestones in a safe and loving family.
Tshepiso was abandoned at birth by his mother at a governmental public hospital in April 2022. The mother expressed to
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From child-headed household to family-centered care: How a mother flourished through linkages and support in her recovery
Meet Minky, a 3-year-old girl who, not long ago, faced severe malnutrition, hunger, impaired physical abilities, a lack of access
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