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Suicide
This refers to when a person harms themselves with the goal of ending their life, and they pass away as a result. A Suicide Attempt: Refers to when a person harms themselves with the goal of ending their life, but they do not pass away. Suicidal ...
What to know about foster care
Children are placed in foster care for different reasons, which include abuse, deliberate neglect and exploitation. Foster care is a form of alternative care for a child who, as a result of a court order, is in the care of a person who is not his or ...
Purpose of foster care
The purpose of foster care is to temporarily protect and nurture a child in need of care and protection by providing a safe and healthy environment with positive support until the child can be reunified with his or her family of origin.
Who can foster a child?
Only a person screened and found to be fit and proper can be approved as a foster parent by a designated social worker from the Department of Social Development or a designated child protection organization and who undergoes training can foster a ...
How many children can be placed with a foster parent?
A foster parent can care for up to 6 (six) children unless a competent Children’s court orders otherwise.