South Africa - Apply for a Foster Care

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

To Apply for Foster Care, the applicant has to approach the respective district municipality offices link
Note: The applicant can click on the map to explore municipalities by province, or search for any municipality, town, person, etc. using the search function.
The applicant has to contact the accredited adoption social worker.
The DSD will invite the applicant to attend an information session where he/she will learn about the foster care program, the responsibilities of foster parents, and the requirements for fostering a child.
An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
The DSD will conduct a screening and assessment process to determine his/her suitability to become a foster parent.
This process may include interviews, home visits, medical evaluations, and criminal background checks.
Once the applicant is approved to become a foster parent, the applicant will be required to complete a training program that will prepare his/her for the responsibilities of caring for a foster child.
Once the applicant has completed the training program, the DSD will match the with a foster child who needs a temporary home.
The applicant will be provided with information about the child's needs and background to ensure a good match.
Once the child is placed with the applicant, he/she will be responsible for providing a safe and nurturing home for the child.
The applicant will receive ongoing support and guidance from the DSD throughout the foster care placement.
This entire process will vary on the case or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Required DocumentsEdit

Completed form
ID proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
Address proof – (passbook, utility bill, etc)
Training documents
Passport size photographs
Fee receipt
Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Social Development
134 Pretorius St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Phone - 012 312 7727
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Municipalities of South Africa
Private Bag X12, Vredenburg 7380
Telephone: (022) 701 7000
Fax: (022) 715 1518
Email: [email protected]
Website link
Address and Contact Link
List of Municipalities in South Africa link

Note: The applicant can click on the map to explore municipalities by province, or search for any municipality, town, person, etc. using the search function.

CAPETOWN MUNICIPALITY
Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR, PRETORIA, 0187.
Postal Address - Private Bag X9181, CAPE TOWN, 8000.
Contact Number: 021- 4001111/0860103089
Fax Number: 021- 4001313/0860103090
Address & Contact Link
Location Link
List of other Municipality and Contacts (District/Metropolitan/locality wise):
Address and Contact Address & Contact Link
For Emergency Contact details:
Agency/Service – Fire & Disaster – Bergrivier Area - 083 661 9253 / [email protected]

EligibilityEdit

To qualify as a foster parent, the applicant must be:

18 years or older
fit and proper
willing and able to look after the child
able to provide a favorable environment for the child's growth and development.

To qualify as a foster child, The child must be under 18 years of age and/or:

have been abandoned or orphaned and be without any visible means of support
display behavior that cannot be controlled by the parent or caregiver
be living on the streets or begging for a living
be addicted to a dependence-producing substance and without any support to obtain treatment for such dependency
have been exploited or exposed to exploitation
be at risk if returned to the custody of the parent, guardian, or caregiver
be in a state of physical or mental neglect, maltreated, abused, or degraded by a parent, a caregiver, a person who has parental responsibilities and rights, or a family member or by a person under whose control the child is.

FeesEdit

The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

This entire process will vary on the case or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

InstructionsEdit

Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required InformationEdit

Name
Age
Gender
Spouse name
Address
Contact number
Nationality
Occupation
Identity number
Working details
Qualification
Email ID
Date
Signature

Need for the DocumentEdit

Foster care in South Africa is a temporary care arrangement where a child is placed in the care of a foster parent or family, due to the inability of the child's biological parents to provide adequate care and protection. Foster care is provided by the Department of Social Development (DSD) and is governed by the Children's Act of 2005.

Information which might helpEdit

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External LinksEdit

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