Premier Thandi Modise and the MEC for Social Development, Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Mme Mosetsanagape Mokomele-Mothibi, will tomorrw morning officially open the Boikagong Child and Youth Care Centre.
The event will be held as follows:
Time: 09:00am
Venue: Boikagong Child & Youth Care Centre, Extension 38 (between Montshioa & Imperial Reserve)
This centre was previously located opposite the Mmabatho Police Station but however, the department has been able to construct a much accessible and bigger facility, at a cost of R55 million.
The Boikagong Child and Youth Care Centre seeks to provide shelter to orphans, children suffering from abuse and children from dysfunctional families. With this centre, the North West department of Social Development, Women, Children and People with Disabilities will create a conducive environment for fostered children to grown within.
The centre will also offer therapeutic and development programmes for children. It will also offer holistic care and development of children with disabilities and chronic illnesses. The services at the centre are consistent with the Rights of Children as contained in Section 28 of Act 108 of 1996, Constitution of Republic of South
Africa. One of the rights reads in part that a ‘child has the right to appropriate alternative care when removed from the family environment.
The department has, with the construction of this facility, undertaken to:
- To promote the rights of children
- To create awareness on the services rendered at the centre, which include the provision of alternative care to children.
- Protect and nurture children by providing safe, healthy environment with a positive support.
The services to be rendered at this centre are earmarked to be of benefit to all children in the North West.
The media is invited to attend.
For more information, contact:
Vuyisile Ngesi
Cell: 078 800 4475
Tel: 018 388 2439
E-mail: vngesi@nwpg.gov.za or vngesi@gmail.com
