Effectiveness of child protection services rendered to children in need of care and protection : a study of Childline South Africa

The view of foster parents’ on the adequacy of foster care grant in meeting the needs of recipients in Amathole District, South Africa

“…In South Africa, the decisions, opportunities and resources available for caring for foster children are rooted in and deeply intertwined with systems of inequality that are experienced along the lines of race, gender and class. The apartheid regime's deliberate and systematic incursion into family life has meant that the contexts in which children are cared for and the ability of families to secure care are often circumscribed by variables beyond the control of the family (Hendricks & Tanga, 2019).…”

“…During school holidays if the children performed well as per indication in their report cards I spoil them with sweet treats every day.' Hendricks & Tanga (2019) found that studies of fostered children indicate nutrition disadvantage among fostered children as a health risk. This was due to unequal treatment by the foster parents.…”

“…Recreational activities are activities performed by students that fall outside the formal school curriculum. Hendricks & Tanga (2019) noted that student participating in recreational activities increases socialisation within the academic settings, the family and social setting. However, recreational activities are important for the development of social skills in children.…”

“…FP 24 stated 'I do pay for the child's school trips because I think it is good for them to go and learn outside the classroom' FP 16 stated 'It is important to pay for their sport trips so that they do not feel left out' On many occasions, families that have their foster children involved in recreational activities find that it is beneficial to the children. Hendricks & Tanga (2019) argue that the participation of children in after-school activities does not always lead to successful results, some children suffer consequences such as failure, lack of concentration and fatigue. Ntshongwana & Tanga (2018) agree that however, majority of parents across the globe view recreational activities as a good way to keep children out of trouble.…”