What is Child Welfare?
Child protection is the safeguarding of children from violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect. Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child provides for the protection of children in and out of the home.
Child Welfare South Africa Contact Details
Johannesburg Child Welfare
Address: 41 Fox St, Ferreiras Dorp, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed
Phone: +27 11 298 8500
What is the child welfare organization in South Africa?
CWSA (Child Welfare South Africa) is an umbrella body representing 164 child welfare affiliates, 30 developing organizations, 25 outreach projects, and 206 communities.
Collectively we reach about 2 million children, their families, and caregivers. Consisting of 1200 staff members and 3500 volunteers.
How do I report child neglect in South Africa?
- Childline South Africa.
- Childline: 24-hour free helpline 116.
- Department of Social Development toll-free number 0800 220 250.
- Childline Western Cape. …
- Lifeline Western Cape.
- South African Police Service (SAPS): Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or SAPS 10111.
- CWSA: 0861 424 453.
- GBV Command Centre: 0800 428 428 or *120*7867#
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