Use this process only as a guideline. Each process may change based on circumstance.

Request for Child Fostering assistance here

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• Required Documents –

  • Birth Certificate of Minor Child/Children.<

  • Certified Identity Document of Applicant.

• Procedure

  • The process are as follows -

    • The applicant is required to approach the local magistrate’s court in order to become a foster parent.

  • A social worker will have interviewed the child and the applicant to determine if the applicant is a suitable foster parent to the minor.

  • The court then considers the best interest of the child.

  • The social worker will draw a report which will assist the court in making an informed decision in respect of the application.