About Us

Who We are

Cape Town Child Welfare is South Africa’s oldest and second-largest child welfare organisation. Since 1908, we have helped over a million children emerge from crisis situations ranging from drug/alcohol abuse, poverty, homelessness and crime, to severe neglect and physical and sexual abuse.

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The History

Cape Town Child Welfare began in 1908 as a child protection agency, gradually widening its reach to encompass community development programmes and improving the conditions and culture in which children find themselves.

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Our Vision

We promote the wellbeing of all children, predominantly those in poor socio-economic communities by Protecting those in crisis and at risk, Enhancing the capacity of families and communities to protect and develop their children.

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Governance

Cape Town Child Welfare is governed by a Management Board as well as by a Management Team

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Areas of Operation

Athlone, Hanover Park, Khayelitsha, Lotus River, Ottery, Philippi Horticulture, Pelican Park, Manenberg, Heideveld, Langa

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