Register being compiled to formalise assistance for child-headed households
02 June 2016 - 11:25
The Department of Social Development is in the process of compiling a Child and Youth Headed Household Register in all provinces so that assistance to these children and youth can be formalised‚ President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday. Speaking in Atteridgeville in Pretoria on the occasion of the celebration of International Chindren’s Day‚ he said that to date‚ 3‚214 child-headed households had been identified.“In addition‚ government has identified 6‚522 Youth Headed Households in the country. We urge neighbours to provide support to such households‚ working with social workers and government structures‚” Zuma added...
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