Children under the age of 18 years who run away or are kicked out of their homes are urged to seek accommodation at any of the street children's shelters registered with the provincial Department of Social Development.  > 

All children who have been the subject of an investigation relating to child abuse, neglect, labour or exploitation are put on the Child Protection Register. The child's name and the details of the case will remain on the Register until the child turns 18, even if the case has been closed and the family situation deemed safe enough for the child to return to/remain in the family home.  > 

A Foster Care Order is issued by the Children's Court when an abused or neglected child is to be removed from his or her parents and placed into foster care.  > 

This document sets out children's rights in an easy-to-read format.  > 

Mothers/caregivers are advised to bring their newborn/s to primary health care clinics for regular check-ups. Health care staff will monitor the child's ...  > 

This brochure provides information on the child's right to maintenance and how a parent can enforce this right.  > 

If you are the person responsible for looking after a child (you are the child's primary caregiver) and the child is younger than fourteen years old, you can get a monthly payment from the government called a Child Support Grant.  > 

Find information about locating a school, school-readiness testing, parent's rights and responsibilities relating to schools, admission to schools and more.  > 

Find out basic information about how to create a circle of support to care for children in difficult home situations.  > 

What is child abuse? What is child neglect? What is child labour? What is child exploitation? Where can I report child abuse, neglect, labour or exploitation? What will happen to the child then? What should I do if I report the case and nothing happens? ...  > 

The service aims to identify and treat children from birth to 14 years of age who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused and neglected. Children that are suspected of having been abused can be taken to a primary health care clinic where they will ...  > 

The provincial Department of Social Development registers, helps fund and monitors Children's Homes. All Children's Homes take in abandoned children and children in need of care.  > 

Who classifies as a child? What are the rights of children who are arrested? What can a parent/guardian do to help a child who has been arrested? What can I do if my child is being treated inappropriately? Where can I find out more about ...  > 

The Integrated Nutrition Programme (INP) aims to improve the nutritional status of all people living in the Western Cape province. There are numerous aspects to this programme.  > 

IMCI is a strategy developed by the World Health Organisation's Division of Child Health and Development and UNICEF. It has been introduced in more than 30 countries around the world to address morbidity and mortality in children under five years. The strategy focuses on the ...  > 

Detailed guidelines for health workers on how to screen for developmental disability in children aged from 0-6 weeks, 9 months and 18 months. Information is also given on when to refer to cases up the line.  > 

This guide on how to ensure that your home and garden are safe for you and your children was sponsored by HTH, in association with Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Southern Africa.  > 

If your baby, toddler or child has consumed, inhaled or is affected in any other way by a substance (from detergents, to plants to medication etc.) that could be toxic, phone the Red Cross Children's Hospital Poison Line on 021 689 5227. Expert advice on ...  >