Hermanus Child & Family Services

Spotting signs of child abuse can be challenging, but is essential.

Physical abuse:

Bruising and other injuries are a normal part of life for a young child. However, they usually occur in the areas indicated in green in the picture. Keep an eye out for Injuries shaped like objects, or burns. Injuries on parts of the body indicated in red in the picture can be cause for concern.

If you suspect that a child has been or is being abused, please follow the process on our website: https://hcfs.org.za/report-child-abuse/

Dornay and Aileen are always ready to welcome you with heart-warming smiles, and to help you find a great bargain.

Pop in to The Family Tree in Aberdeen Street, Hermanus (next to Mikro Coffee).

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HCFS needs to get in contact with Nontombi Gqibilizwe (D.O.B 08/03/1995) and Ncedo Fihla (D.O.B 20/05/1992) in connection with their biological child.

Please contact HCFS on 028 313 0830 or [email protected]

We offer programmes that strengthen connections through play and guided interactions.

This fosters healthy emotional attachment and stronger family relationships. Healthy relationships are the best line of defence against child abuse and neglect. 💙

Not all child abuse leaves physical scars. The silent wounds of neglect and emotional harm can last a lifetime.

Hermanus Child & Family Services needs to get in contact with Ms Amanda Mbambase, ID 940613 0913 080, in connection with her biological child. Please contact HCFS on 028 313 0830 or [email protected].

Social workers are the voice for children who have endured trauma.

But standing up for children's rights in court isn’t easy. Social Workers face immense pressure and opposition (sometimes persecution) to ensure these vulnerable children are heard and protected, often in the face of complex legal battles. Their courage and dedication are what give these children hope for a brighter future. 💪

Join The Family Tree team and help transform lives! Your time supports vulnerable children and families in need.

There are many ways to volunteer your time.

Check out some ways here: https://hcfs.org.za/helping-in-our-charity-shop/

Liard Ziemann and Hiren Lachman of Aberdare recently handed over a car-load of equipment to complete our new play therapy room.

Hermanus Child and Family Services' play therapy gently guides traumatized children toward healing, offering them a safe space to express, trust, and rebuild their shattered worlds through play.

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Your Unused Goods Can Change Lives!

We’re in need of furniture (we offer free collection), household items, linen, books and more to help support vulnerable children and families in our community. Clear out your clutter and make a difference today!
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Drop off at The Family Tree, our Mount Pleasant office, or contact us to arrange a pick-up.

028 273 8121 or [email protected]

Hermanus Child & Family Services Hermanus Child & Family Services (previously Child Welfare Hermanus) is a designated child protection

Now on at The Family Tree

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TODAY at The Family Tree! Don't miss out.

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All proceeds go to our child protection work.

Hermanus Child and Family Services is looking for a Xhosa-speaking Social Worker to join our passionate child protection team.

See our website for more information and application forms:
https://hcfs.org.za/vacancies/

Dear partner.

We are compiling a comprehensive database of all organizations serving in the Overstrand. The purpose is to strengthen our network and collaboration opportunities. Your participation is crucial in helping us create a valuable resource for all.

Please take a moment to fill out our database form, and share it with others. The link is https://forms.gle/oTJJRL4gNgLQSpjg7

Your involvement will make a significant difference! The database is available on our website: https://hcfs.org.za/pbos/

Thank you for your commitment to our community.

Hermanus Child & Family Services need to get in contact with Phaphama Langman in connection with her biological child.

If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact HCFS on 028 313 0830 or [email protected].

We believe that the absence of caring and involved fathers is one of the biggest challenges facing families in South Africa.

When children, both boys and girls, grow up without positive male role models, they can be influenced by harmful ideas about masculinity, leading to serious problems like gender-based violence, violence against children, teen pregnancies, substance abuse, and other crimes.

Our program focuses on addressing these issues by promoting responsible fatherhood and positive male mentorship to help create safer and healthier communities for all children.

Half price Wednesdays at our charity shop The Family Tree!!

Lots of clothes, books, bric n brac and other goodies in store.

All proceeds from our charity shop The Family Tree go directly towards our child protection efforts.

Children in our town endure unimaginable horrors through various forms of abuse—sexual assault (including r**e), physical violence, emotional maltreatment, and gross neglect.

Social workers face immense challenges daily, often risking their safety to rescue and protect these vulnerable children. Their dedication and bravery are crucial in breaking the cycle of abuse.

https://hcfs.org.za/

If you don't know where our Family Tree shop is, look out for this beautiful mural as you're driving along Royal Street, between the taxi rank and Co-Unity workspace.

Drop off your pre-loved goods or browse through our fascinating items selection.

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