Strategy for Improvement of Child Care & Protection Services (2015)

Summary

This report outlines the Western Cape Department of Social Developments strategic plan to rectify critical deficiencies within child care and protection services. The document identifies systemic risks, such as excessive social worker caseloads, delayed legal processes, and a lack of adherence to statutory norms. To address these issues, the strategy proposes targeted interventions including the expansion of the government vehicle fleet and the recruitment of additional personnel. Furthermore, the department aims to standardize operating procedures and enhance performance monitoring to improve accountability across both internal offices and funded NGOs. These measures are designed to streamline foster care management and ensure more effective legal protection for vulnerable children.