Government-funded programmes and services for vulnerable - Unicef

Department of Social Development
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Services provided
(Maluleke 2008):
early identification of
families in need, orphans
and vulnerable children;
addressing the needs of
child-headed households;
linking families and
caregivers with poverty
alleviation programmes
and social grants;
providing material
assistance;
ensuring that children
are placed in appropriate
alternative care through
appropriate referrals;
counselling to address
the psychological needs
of children and their
families, especially prior
to the death of a family
member and after;
capacity building to
vulnerable children,
families and caregivers;
establishing community
childcare forums and
multi-purpose centres.
Specific services include:
residential care;
HIV testing;
traditional medicine;
treatment support;
pre- and post-counselling;
ongoing counselling;
family support;
support groups;
TB/Dots training;
HIV/AIDS training;
VCT training;
holistic care training;
food and nutritional
support in the form of
food parcels.
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