Child Welfare Services

Dedicated to protecting children and supporting families in Durban and surrounding KwaZulu-Natal communities.

Our Projects

Explore our initiatives focused on child protection and welfare.

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Child Protection

We provide essential services to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, ensuring their safety and well-being through counseling, emergency care, and legal support tailored to their needs.

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Foster Care

Our organization facilitates the foster care placement and adoption process, helping children find loving homes and supportive families in the Durban and surrounding districts of KwaZulu-Natal.

Our mission

Child Welfare Durban and District is a leading non-governmental organization in South Africa dedicated to the protection and welfare of children. Operating primarily in Durban and the surrounding areas of KwaZulu-Natal, this organization offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance the well-being of children, families, and communities. Among its key initiatives, Child Welfare Durban and District provides crucial child protection services aimed at safeguarding children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These services include counseling, emergency care, and legal support for vulnerable children. Additionally, the organization plays a vital role in assisting with foster care placements and the adoption process, ensuring that children have access to safe and nurturing homes. Through these efforts, Child Welfare Durban and District strives to create a brighter future for all children in the region.

Our vision

Child Welfare Durban and District is a leading non-governmental organization in South Africa dedicated to enhancing child protection and welfare. Operating primarily in Durban and the surrounding areas of KwaZulu-Natal, the organization offers a variety of essential services designed to uplift the lives of children, families, and communities. One of its key initiatives focuses on child protection services, striving to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation through counseling, emergency care, and legal support. Additionally, the organization plays a vital role in facilitating foster care placements and the adoption process, ensuring that vulnerable children find safe and loving homes. By addressing these critical issues, Child Welfare Durban and District is committed to fostering a supportive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

Child Welfare

Supporting children through protection, foster care, and community services.

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