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

Hendricks, Eleanor Alvira

doi:10.1921/swssr.v22i2.1574

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“…Social grants play a signi cant role in their lives as they assist them in accessing essentials such as food, stationery, and school uniforms. According to the qualitative study conducted in South Africa, social grants given by the government to caregivers and children who have become orphans due to HIV/AIDS are insu cient to meet their daily needs [52]. The author also stated that caregivers had respectfully asked for an increase in foster care grant to cover the costs of various extras, such as educational policies, which are crucial to ensuring that orphaned children have a respectable future.…”

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Conceptual Framework for the health and well-being of caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans in North West Province, South Africa

Molato,

Moloko-Phiri,

Koen

et al. 2024

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Background The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are an epidemic that continues to increase the burden of care among caregivers of orphaned children. Previous research has shown that providing care in an unsuitable environment has an impact on the health and well-being of caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans. The research also showed that the North West Province lacks a conceptual framework that addresses the health and well-being of caregivers caring for HIV/AIDS orphans. As a result, this study developed a conceptual framework to improve the health and well-being of caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans in the north-west province, South Africa. Methods A descriptive and contextual design was used. The practice-orientated theory by Dickoff, James, and Wiedenbach guided the development of the conceptual framework. These six steps include the agent, recipient, context, procedure, dynamics, and terminus. Results The study findings include home visits, health education, support during disclosure, routine monitoring of blood and growth, mobilisation of support systems and resources, and utilisation of government services. Conclusion The conceptual framework offers data that can help OTLs and registered nurses in PHC facilities improve the health and well-being of caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans by providing high-quality care. The framework guides OTLs and registered nurses in PHC institutions on the procedure to follow to improve and preserve the optimal state of health.

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Conceptual Framework for the health and well-being of caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans in North West Province, South Africa

Molato,

Moloko-Phiri,

Koen

et al. 2024

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“…Similar findings were reported in a study conducted with foster parents in selected areas of the Amathole District Municipality and also in the Eastern Cape (Hendricks, 2021). The purpose of the study was to ascertain foster parents' perceptions of the CSG's sufficiency in meeting the basic needs of recipients (Hendricks, 2021:108).…”

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The implementation of the foster child grant: a case study of the experiences of caregivers and implementers in the Umgungundlovu District

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The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of foster parents. It also examined the experiences of foster care programme implementers. There has been an increase in the number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) who require care and protection, and while there is a wealth of literature and legislative frameworks that address their needs and care, little is known about the lived experiences of their primary caregivers. The study aimed to address this gap. Many studies on the implementation of foster care services have been conducted but the focus of these studies has been on interviewing social workers (as key participants). This study differs in that all key stakeholders were interviewed to gain a better understanding of the study phenomenon. Based on a case study approach, the findings show that foster parents, as the primary caregivers of OVC, face a variety of challenges including dealing with foster children who display behavioural issues, family and community interference with their foster care roles and responsibilities, and a lack of support from welfare agencies. The study's findings also show that a key barrier to efficient and effective foster care implementation is a lack of administrative capacity while other barriers include political interference and a lack of senior management support.The significance of this study rests in its contribution to the body of knowledge on foster care services through the recommendations that follow: The study recommends, based on its findings, that a comprehensive needs assessment be carried out in foster families before a child is placed with them and that programmes and policies that are informed by the real-life circumstances of these families be explored. The needs assessment approach must include foster parents' needs, and it must be ensured that foster parents, who play a critical part in raising foster children, are psychologically, spiritually, financially, and physically prepared to take on the duty.For effective implementation of the foster care programme, it is recommended that comprehensive research and expert consultation be conducted before policy development and that personnel training, the availability of necessary resources, and monitoring of policy implementation are essential in terms of the policy's success. It is also recommended that a collaborative approach between bureaucrats and key policy programme implementing partners be established. This includes developing a clear legislative framework or policy document that includes all relevant stakeholders, their roles and responsibilities, and a clear application procedure. The implementing agencies must be provided with new and enhanced existing technologies to simplify the application, verification, and selection criteria processes for all v involved in the foster programme implementation including, importantly, the recipients of the programme.vi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the foster parents from the four municipalities w...

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Challenges Faced by Social Workers Rendering Foster Care Services in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, Northern Cape Province

Mosala,

Wilson

2024

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Foster care services are in high demand in South Africa because of the significant number of children in need of care. Reasons for this include the death of biological parents, abuse, neglect, incarceration of parents, parents abandoning their children, and even disappearance of parents. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has worsened this situation. The demand for foster care is putting strain on the delivery of social work services to this vulnerable group. Social workers tasked with implementing the foster care process experience operational impediments and emotional strain, creating an implementation challenge. In examining these challenges, the ecological perspective provides a suitable theoretical framework. This qualitative research study is underpinned by an exploratory design and semi-structured interviews have been conducted to gather primary data. Eight participants have been purposively selected, and the data has been analysed using thematic analysis. Findings suggest that the challenges social workers face fall into three categories: operational obstacles, emotional challenges, and non-adherence to foster care values and principles. Policies and practices are recommended to address the identified challenges to ensure that social workers are empowered to implement foster care services that are child-centred and needs-based.

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

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References 11 publications

Conceptual Framework for the health and well-being of caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans in North West Province, South Africa

Conceptual Framework for the health and well-being of caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans in North West Province, South Africa

The implementation of the foster child grant: a case study of the experiences of caregivers and implementers in the Umgungundlovu District

Challenges Faced by Social Workers Rendering Foster Care Services in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, Northern Cape Province

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