Kuselo up and running again to provide care for abused children
Kuselo as an NPO that relies on the generosity and support from the public
The safe house run by Kuselo, named Heaven Sent, has reopened.
The house initially closed its doors on April 18, but it is operational as a foster care home on the same premises.
According to Amanda Coetzee, founder of Kuselo Child and Youth Care Services, they are waiting for the official certificates to be a registered safe house.
Kuselo cares for abused and neglected children, who are removed from their homes through statutory processes such as the welfare/SAPS whilst the investigation is pending for a period of 90 days.
Thereafter the child is then placed into a foster care system or with respective families if qualified and screened through the welfare and approved by the courts.
The house closed down due to apparent discrepancies regarding the registration of Window of Hope to operate as an NGO.
The partnership between Kuselo Child and Youth Care Services and Window of Hope thus disbanded.
“Good news is that we are up and running. The baby room, as well as separate boys and girl rooms and units, are fully furnished with everything that is needed to house children of the community that are in need.
“The staff is ready and eager to ensure wonderful care and a positive safe environment for vulnerable children.”
She said the baby bin will be reinstalled.
“We are seeking an engineering company willing to donate the deposit box. We have seen such a positive result with the baby safety deposit box in this community,” said Coetzee.
“So many babies get dumped in the lake, in sewage drains or just in trash. We are giving them the most humane option to give up their babies in a safe way. This would then give the infant a chance at survival.”
Coetzee said that Kuselo will continue to work hand in hand and assist the SAPS Boksburg North, welfare organisations, SA Search and Rescue as well as Touch of Hope (an organisation that deals with missing persons, especially children and human trafficking) and other relevant organisations to provide aid and support to benefit children in crisis.
“The community is welcome to make an appointment and visit the foster care unit. We will also continue with community outreach and support to those in crisis,” said Coetzee.
Coetzee may be contacted on 072 512 7227.
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