Name of the Organization : Department of Social Development
Type of Facility : Registration of Shelters and Drop-in Centres
Head Office : Pretoria
Website : http://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104
How To Register For DSD Shelters?
Who Qualifies :
Organizations that want to set up :
** Any building or premises used for the reception, protection and temporarycare of more than six children – between the ages of 8 months and 18 years -in especially difficult circumstances
Related : Register as Caregiver for Older Persons : www.southafricain.com/6202.html
** A non-residential place of care for children on the street to meet their basicphysical, emotional and social needs.
Steps To Follow:
** Be a registered Not for Profit Organisation (NPO) registration
** Complete an application form
Note : You will be asked to
** Develop a daily programme for those who are attending school and for those who are not at school
** Develop a weekly menu
** Obtain a Health Certificate from the Environmental Officer, on a structural and health requirements
** Define a set of House Rules
** Have Building Plans/Hand drawn sketch of the building
** Provide a copy of a constitution, signed and dated (for funding purposes)
** Have contact with the owner of the building (lease- for funding purposes)
** Provide financial report for past year (for funding only)
** Provide Service/Business Plans (for funding purposes)
About Us:
Our task is to develop and monitor the implementation of social policy that both creates an enabling environment for and leads to the reduction in poverty. We ensure the provision of social protection and social welfare services to all people who live in our land. We conduct research that develops the social indicators necessary for programme implementation and public accountability.
Functions of DSD
The Department of Social Development (DSD) in South Africa is responsible for formulating and implementing social development policies and programs aimed at promoting the well-being and social welfare of all citizens, particularly those in need. Here are some of the key functions of the department:
Social Assistance:
The department is responsible for administering and providing social assistance programs to vulnerable individuals and households in need. These include the Child Support Grant, Older Persons Grant, and Disability Grant, among others.
Child Protection:
The department is responsible for protecting and promoting the rights of children, including prevention and management of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Family and Community Development:
The department provides support and services for family preservation and community development, including early childhood development services, family strengthening and support services, and youth development programs.
Social Welfare Services:
The department is responsible for the delivery of social welfare services, including substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation and care services, and services for people living with HIV/AIDS.