This article provides a discussion of the theoretical basis underpinning safety and risk assessment in child protection, and further describes the empirical research process involved in the development of safety and risk assessment tools and training materials for social workers in the South African child protection field. 

The aim of the paper is to explore selected pertinent challenges that impede child and youth care centres (CYCCs) from providing holistic support and care to children found in need of care as stated in the Children’s Act No. 38/2005. 

This brief summarises key findings of a qualitative study of the family strengthening approach of the Isibindi model. 

This report presents the results of an evaluation of Afrika Tikkun's Empowerment Programme.

This video discusses the challenges social workers face in placing children for adoption in South Africa.

This article discusses the results of a cross-country research project in Sub-Saharan Africa regarding the impact of social protection on loss of parental care, support to foster or kinship care and quality of care and wellbeing in Sub-Saharan Africa.

CRS is looking for a Senior Technical Advisor to lead and provide technical assistance to SARO’s programming for orphans and vulnerable children, and to provide technical leadership and guidance on issues affecting programming for vulnerable children across the Southern African region.

The STA will provide regional leadership in the development and utilization of relevant strategies, guidelines, tools, and learning agendas, and in the documentation and dissemination of best practices. 

This report evaluates the efficacy of community based organisations and discusses the need for the evaluation of community based care for children living in HIV communities.

This chapter of Young People Transitioning from Out-of-Home Care reviews the state of South African youth, particularly regarding poverty, employment and education, providing the social context within which to consider those leaving care.