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Components of a Holistic Family Reunification Services Model for Children in Alternative Care – A South African Perspective

This article examines a holistic family reunification services model for children in alternative care within South Africa, focusing on child protection, parenting skills, and rights-based approaches to ensure child well-being and successful family reintegration.

child protection South Africa child welfare
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PDF 2024
Family Reunification Services to Children in Child and Youth Care Centres in the Cape Metropole: A Social Work Perspective

This master's thesis examines the experiences of social workers involved in family reunification processes for children in alternative care in South Africa. It highlights systemic challenges, coordination barriers, and policy implications relevant to child protection and vulnerable children's welfare.

child protection vulnerable children South Africa
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Administrator · 2.06 MB 1
PDF 2021
UNICEF Child Protection Systems Strengthening Approach: Phases and Benchmarks for Measurement

This UNICEF policy document outlines the global approach to child protection systems strengthening (CPSS) for 2021–2030. It details intermediate outcomes, impact pathways, and a maturity model with benchmarks relevant to child welfare and safety, which heavily intersects with early childhood development and education sector safeguarding.

child protection social services education policy
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Administrator · 4.36 MB 1
PDF 2016
Alternative Child Care and Deinstitutionalisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Findings of a Desk Review

This desk review examines alternative child care systems, child protection, and deinstitutionalization across Sub-Saharan Africa. It provides critical context on vulnerable children, which is closely related to early childhood development and child welfare policies.

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Administrator · 0.58 MB 1
PDF 2008
A Case for Early Childhood Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper examines early childhood development (ECD) in sub-Saharan Africa, critiquing Western-centric models of child development and highlighting Africa's triple heritage of indigenous, Islamic, and Euro-Western educational systems to promote contextually responsive ECD services.

early childhood education early childhood development education policy
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Administrator · 0.8 MB 1
PDF 1990
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

This foundational African Union legal instrument sets forth the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children across the continent. It establishes state obligations regarding child survival, development, education, health, and protection, providing a crucial framework for early childhood development and child welfare policies.

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Administrator · 0.52 MB 1
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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Referral Pathways and Child Protection Guidelines

This document outlines standard operating procedures and referral pathways for responding to gender-based violence, featuring dedicated protocols and contacts for child protection services. It supports safe, confidential handling of cases involving children and families within educational and community settings.

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Administrator · 7.07 MB 2