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Get Involved And Become Safety Parent

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/get-involved-and-become-safety-parent

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Source domain: westerncape.gov.za

Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

The Western Cape Government's Department of Social Development is calling on responsible adults to become safety parents—temporary caregivers for children at risk. The programme offers training, a daily stipend, and an emergency care kit to approved applicants. Applications are ongoing and can be made by visiting a local DSD office or calling the DSD hotline.

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Become a safety parent

Volunteer to provide temporary care for vulnerable children who are at risk and need protection while legal and investigation processes take place. You will receive training, an emergency care kit, and a daily stipend to support the child's care.

Who it is for: responsible adults aged 18 or older who are available at short notice
How to act on it: Visit your nearest DSD local office or call the DSD hotline at 0800 220 250

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Get involved and become a safety parent | Western Cape Government

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Western Cape

Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/get-involved-and-become-safety-parent

Key Takeaways

Department of Social Development (DSD)
safety parent
0800 220 250
Form 29
Form 30
Western Cape
temporary care
child protection
Department of Social Development (DSD)
Western Cape Government
SAPS Crime Stop
Childline
Child Welfare SA
DSD Hotline