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The Children's Institute - University of Cape Town Hiring a Research Officer
The Children's Institute - University of Cape Town,

They are recruiting for a Research Officer to join their vibrant interdisciplinary team on a full-time, three-year contract.

Webinar: Including Support for Informal Kinship Care in Policy
Changemakers for Children,

You’re invited to the upcoming webinar Including support for informal kinship care in policy on 6 November at 13:00 UTC. In this webinar, panelists will explore and demonstrate how kinship care can be included in policy and supported without formalisation.

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A Stakeholder Perspective on the Necessary Conditions for Successfully Implementing Parenting Interventions in Botswana
Hlengiwe Gwebu, Tendai Elvis Mutembedza, Jacqueline Kilby, Jeldau Rieff, Styn Jamu, Lisa Jamu, Nomsa Monare, Mary Mosenke, Mmannyana Margaret Nonong, Babedi Ncaagae, Yulia Shenderovich, Jamie Lachman, Lucie Cluver,

This study seeks to evaluate the real-world experiences, challenges, and best practices in implementing parent support programs in Botswana.

The Lived Experiences of Cluster Foster Parents in Caring for Foster Care Children with Special Needs in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Nakedi Presley Manamela, Selelo Frank Rapholo, Thembinkosi Peter Singwane,

This qualitative study of cluster foster parents in Mpumalanga, South Africa, revealed that they are faced with extreme challenges such as lack of support, knowledge, and limitation of resources in fostering children with special needs.

A Collaborative Emic Methodology for Developing Practice Guidelines for Leaving Alternative Care in Resource Constrained Settings
Adrian D. van Breda,

This South Africa-based paper aims to provide practice guidelines for leaving care that would be useful in real-world settings.

South African Child Gauge 2024: Early Childhood Development (Policy Brief)
The Children's Institute - University of Cape Town,

This policy brief presents the key findings of the 2024 Child Gauge which focuses on early childhood development and the full book can be accessed at www.ci.uct.ac.za.

South African Child Gauge 2024: Early Childhood Development
Wiedaad Slemming, Linda Biersteker, Lori Lake,

This 17th issue of the South African Child Gauge focuses attention on early childhood development – from conception until the start of formal school. It collates the latest evidence to reflect on progress, identify challenges and point the way forward.

A Critical Review of South Africa’s Child Participation Frameworks
Lucy Jamieson, Hussienatou Manjang,

This report interrogates the normative framework governing child participation in South Africa. It provides an analysis of international human rights obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.

South African Early Childhood Review 2024
Ilifa Labantwana, the Children’s Institute at the University of Cape Town, the South African Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, the South African Department of Basic Education; the Grow Great Campaign, DataDrive2030,

The South African Early Childhood Review 2024 tracks data on the status of children under six years. 

A avaliação e gestão de caso no contexto das reformas dos cuidados alternativos na África Oriental e Austral
Changing the Way We Care,

Este artigo explora o papel da avaliação e gestão de caso no contexto das reformas do sistema de cuidados alternativos. Oferece princípios transversais de boas práticas, as etapas essenciais e descreve os fatores críticos envolvidos nas práticas de avaliação e gestão de caso eficazes. Baseando-se na literatura da região, o artigo visa fornecer uma orientação abrangente aos profissionais e às partes interessadas envolvidas nos cuidados, no bem-estar e na proteção das crianças. O anexo fornece detalhes dos recursos de avaliação e gestão de caso da região da África Oriental e Austral e também em outros lugares.