Championing Child Protection in Tshwane

As South Africa observes National Child Protection Week from 29 May to 5 June 2025, Child Welfare Tshwane (CWT)

stands at the forefront of safeguarding vulnerable children in Pretoria and its surrounding areas. With a legacy dating back to 1918, CWT has been unwavering in its commitment to protect, care for, and uplift abused, neglected, exploited,

orphaned, and abandoned children.

Comprehensive services

CWT offers a holistic range of services aimed at ensuring the well-being of children aged 0 to 18.

These services include:

• Risk assessment and family preservation: Providing safety and risk assessment services across Tshwane to secure better lives for children through various intervention strategies.

• Therapy and assessment: Offering individual counselling for bereavement, parenting, trauma, child therapy, and socio-emotional assessments to build resilience in individuals and families facing adversities.

• Foster care and adoption services: Facilitating temporary living arrangements for children in need and providing stable family life through adoption services, ensuring children have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

• Bramley Child and Youth Care Centre: A residential care facility in Groenkloof for traumatised, abused, and neglected children, offering a safe haven and holistic services to help them develop into responsible citizens.

Community involvement and support

CWT believes that community involvement is crucial in protecting children. There are several ways individuals and organisations can contribute:

• Volunteering: Opportunities are available for homework tutors, mentors, and administrative assistants. Interested

individuals are encouraged to complete the volunteer form and submit it to info@childwelfare.co.za. All volunteers are

required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate and undergo screening and evaluation.

• Donations: CWT welcomes donations of clothing, furniture, consumables, and financial contributions. For instance, a

donation of R300 can provide a child with essential personal care items, including body spray, toothpaste, a toothbrush, body cream, a hairbrush, shampoo, and soap.

• Hosting events: Organising events is a powerful way to engage with stakeholders and communities. CWT encourages the

public to keep an eye on their events calendar throughout the year to participate in events that support child protection.

Contact information

CWT has service points across Tshwane, including Groenkloof, Atteridgeville, Elandspoort, Mamelodi, and Sunnyside.

During Child Protection Week and beyond, CWT exemplifies the impact that dedicated organisations and community involvement can have in creating a safer and more compassionate society for all children. For more information or

to get involved, visit www.childwelfare.co.za or contact the head office at 012 460 9236.