<\/h2>\nBecome a Volunteer<\/strong><\/span> at Engo\u2019s Child and Youth Care Centres \u2013 click here<\/strong><\/a> to find out more<\/h2>\n <\/p>\n
Below is a map showing the distribution <\/span>of all Engo Child and Youth Care Centres <\/span>across the Free State. Click on a location pin<\/span> to get in touch with the relevant centre.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” height=”600px” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_map address=”Free State, South Africa” zoom_level=”8″ address_lat=”-28.057345123971″ address_lng=”27.109895251562″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” height=”600px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_map_pin title=” Dumisani Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Memel, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-27.6793923″ pin_address_lng=”29.5660635″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Memel<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Vrede Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Vrede, 9835, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-27.4319025″ pin_address_lng=”29.1580576″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Vrede<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Lefika Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Kestell, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-28.3170059″ pin_address_lng=”28.694923″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Kestell<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Charlotte Theron Child and Youth Care Centre” pin_address=”Bethlehem, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-28.2326094″ pin_address_lng=”28.3065263″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Bethlehem<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”David’s Place Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Ficksburg, 9730, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-28.8727154″ pin_address_lng=”27.871904″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Ficksburg<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=” Gedenk Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Ladybrand, 9745, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-29.2132031″ pin_address_lng=”27.4528723″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Ladybrand<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Hlohloloane Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Hlohlolwane, 9735, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-28.90292″ pin_address_lng=”27.5637529″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Clocolan<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Marquard Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Marquard, 9610, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-28.6654776″ pin_address_lng=”27.4280177″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Marquard<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Senekal Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Senekal, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-28.3196962″ pin_address_lng=”27.6214575″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Senekal<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Ringerstraat Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Heilbron, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-27.2817511″ pin_address_lng=”27.981687″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Heilbron<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Sasolburg Child and Youth Care centre (Boys and Girls)” pin_address=”Sasolburg, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-26.8101899″ pin_address_lng=”27.8277254″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Sasolburg<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Presidentia Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Kroonstad, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-27.6481202″ pin_address_lng=”27.2303553″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Kroonstad<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Viljoenskroon Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Viljoenskroon, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-27.211877″ pin_address_lng=”26.9486581″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Viljoenskroon<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Nala re Thabile Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Bothaville, 9660, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-27.3771659″ pin_address_lng=”26.6240601″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Bothaville<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Winburg Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Winburg, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-28.515645″ pin_address_lng=”27.009767″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Winburg<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Thusano Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Theunissen, 9410, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-28.4027839″ pin_address_lng=”26.7041926″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Theunissen<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Maanblom Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Virginia, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-28.0937818″ pin_address_lng=”26.8627464″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Virginia<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Welkom Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Welkom, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-27.9868156″ pin_address_lng=”26.7557854″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Welkom<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Merafong Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Seemeeu Park, Welkom, 9459, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-27.96521″ pin_address_lng=”26.7216509″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Welkom<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Welriedal Child and Youth Care centre (Boys and Girls)” pin_address=”Riebeeckstad, Welkom, 9459, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-27.9255066″ pin_address_lng=”26.8144598″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Welkom<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Gladstoneweg Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Bayswater, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-29.0820539″ pin_address_lng=”26.2393209″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Bloemfontein<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Tshepang Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Kotze St, Oranjesig, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-29.129264″ pin_address_lng=”26.2213679″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Bloemfontein<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Our Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Willows, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-29.1218834″ pin_address_lng=”26.2038819″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Bloemfontein<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Carpe Diem Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Jacobs St, Universitas, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-29.118288″ pin_address_lng=”26.1732139″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Bloemfontein<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Gardenia Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Gardenia Park, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-29.1297191″ pin_address_lng=”26.1728687″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Bloemfontein<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Esperanza Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Bloemdal, Bloemfontein, 9338, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-29.2131768″ pin_address_lng=”26.1418515″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Bloemfontein<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Letsemeng Child and Youth Care centre” pin_address=”Koffiefontein, South Africa” pin_address_lat=”-29.4063547″ pin_address_lng=”25.0051754″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Based in Koffiefontein<\/p>\n
Email Social Worker<\/a><\/p>\nDirections<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_map_pin][\/et_pb_fullwidth_map][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#83c241″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|100|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”16px” header_3_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”80px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
32<\/h3>\n
Child & Youth Care Centres<\/p>\n
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869<\/h3>\n
The total number of children who received care in Child and Youth Care Centres<\/p>\n
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1 059<\/h3>\n
Transport provided to children to holiday destinations<\/p>\n
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878<\/h3>\n
Food parcels provided to children during holiday visits<\/p>\n
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Carpe Diem Child and Youth Centre<\/h2>\n
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History<\/strong><\/p>\nThe initiative for the establishment of this Child and Youth Care Centre was taken by the pastors of Universitas-West Dutch Reformed Church. Reverend Petrus K\u00fchne and Reverend Stefan Stassen met Mrs Magda van Niekerk for the first exploratory conversation on 22 May 2003. During the same month, the sale of a portion of the property of Our Child and Youth Centre necessitated the acquisition of temporary housing for 12\u00a0children. A property of Mr Das van Deventer at 52 De Bruyn Street, Universitas-West was rented for this purpose.<\/p>\n
On 9 October 2003, an action committee was elected to establish a Child and Youth Care Centre. The chairman was Reverend Petrus K\u00fchne.\u00a0 Mrs Wilma Henning also played a critical role. The listed property was purchased by NG Welfare. It was decided on the name \u201cCarpe Diem\u201d which means \u201cSeize the day\u201d.<\/p>\n
Location<\/strong><\/p>\n52 De Bruynstreet in Universitas, Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n
Children<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Child and Youth Care Centre is registered to care for 12 boys of all ages who are predominantly Afrikaans-speaking. The children are representative of the white, coloured and black population groups. During 2014, a need arose for a home where only boys are housed. The centre was then turned into a boys\u2019 home.<\/p>\n
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Charlotte Theron Child and Youth Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
History<\/strong>
<\/span>During the Anglo-Boer War Charlotte Theron, wife of the first NG Church pastor of Bethlehem began to care for orphans in the rectory. When there were too many children, they had to clear a corrugated iron building next to the rectory for the 43 children they had to take care of. She said one day \u201cSomeone brought me a goat and someone gave me a bag of flour, now I\u2019m going to start the orphanage.\u201d This is how the orphanage originated in 1903.<\/p>\nThe centre consists of 9 residential units: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Lentehof<\/li>\n
- Pikkewyn<\/li>\n
- Eikehof<\/li>\n
- Esterhof<\/li>\n
- Nonnashof<\/li>\n
- Jania<\/li>\n
- Dennekruin<\/li>\n
- Jakaranda<\/li>\n
- Karee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Location<\/strong><\/p>\n46 Wessel Street in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n
Children<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are separate residential units for boys and girls, as well as three Sotho dwelling units. Each residential unit has its own child care worker and functions on its own \u2013 like a large household. The centre currently cares for 123 needy children from all cultures. The ages of children range from 0 to 18 years (or until a child has completed schooling). Charlotte Theron Child and Youth Care Centre still stands firm with our motto: \u201cThe Lord will provide.\u201d<\/p>\n
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David’s Place Child and Youth Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
History<\/strong>
<\/span><\/p>\nThe centre was established with the initiative of pastor Craige Harvey from the New Covenant Church. He was a leader in the community of Ficksburg and Meqheleng. During this time orphans were looked after informally and without subsidy from the Government. The first meeting with the community was held on the 2nd of February 2005. A Management Committee was formed and pastor Harvey was elected as the Chairperson and Mr Eddie Nthinya as Vice Chairperson. The centre was purchased by NG Welfare through Dr Jack Amour and his wife for R90 000,00.<\/p>\n
Location<\/strong><\/p>\n9 De Villiers Street, Ficksburg.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Children<\/strong><\/p>\nThe centre is registered for 12 children in need of care. Boys as well as girls are cared for in the centre. Everyone is Sotho-speaking.<\/p>\n
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Dumisani Child and Youth Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
History<\/strong>
<\/span><\/p>\nDr Gert Maritz, the community doctor in Memel, was confronted daily with the needs of the children in the Zamani community. He recognised the impact of HIV\/AIDS and began exploring ways to assist these children.<\/p>\n
An appointment was made with the director of Free State Youth Care Centres on 7\u00a0November\u00a02003. Amos Agrimen, a movement that spreads the Word of God on farms, offered help and support, as did Dr Ron and Ena Bromley, originally from the Damascus Road Community Church in Maryland, USA.<\/p>\n
A founding meeting was held on 14\u00a0May\u00a02004. During this meeting, the local social worker from the Department of Social Development, Mary Masunya, explained that there was a large number of children in need of care in the community and urgent attention was required. At this meeting, Mr JW du Toit was elected as chairman, and Mrs Inea Khumalo was elected as vice-chairman. Mrs Cilna Maritz has played an indispensable role throughout.<\/p>\n
A plot of land was purchased from the Phumelela Municipality in Zamani, on which a spacious Children’s and Youth Care Centre was built. The name of the centre means “praise.”<\/p>\n
Location<\/strong><\/p>\nSite 1308, Zamani, Memel.<\/strong><\/p>\nChildren<\/strong><\/p>\nDumisani Child and Youth Care Centre provides care to 16 children from the local community (Memel) and surrounding areas (Vrede, Warden, Harrismith, and Frankfort). The centre can accommodate 16 Zulu children of both genders. Due to the local schools teaching only in English and Zulu, the centre primarily admits Zulu-speaking children.<\/p>\n
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History<\/strong>
<\/span><\/p>\nThe dynamic community of Bothaville forms an inter-church, multicultural action committee. The Bothaville Council of Mercy, together with local role players, addressed the need for two Child and Youth Care Centres in Bothaville (Afrikaans) and Naledi (Sotho) respectively.\u00a0 Two centres were opened; Eikelaan Child and Youth Care Centre and Nala re Thabile Child and Youth Care Centre. The first community committee meeting was held on May 30, 2002, under the chairmanship of Rev Johan Lessing, Simon Dlamini and Jan Els with the help of the social worker, Mrs Lettie Ferreira of the Orange Women\u2019s Association (currently known as the Free State Care in Action).\u00a0 A property was bought by NG Welfare at 18 Eikelaan in Bothaville. The house was enlarged and changed to meet the needs of a Child and Youth Care Centre. The house is located on the edge of town in a quiet residential area, Meyerhof. The centre opened its doors in January 2003.<\/span><\/p>\nLocation<\/strong><\/p>\n18 Eikelaan Street, Bothaville.<\/p>\n
Children<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Child and Youth Care Centre is registered to accommodate 12 children, Afrikaans-speaking, boys and girls, between the ages of 0 and 18 years.<\/p>\n
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Esperanza Child and Youth Care Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
History<\/strong>
<\/span><\/p>\nThe Executive Committee of the church council of Waterbron Dutch Reformed church, under the leadership of Dr Brand Doubell, met with the Director of Child and Youth Care on December 4, 2002. The congregation decided to take ownership of a Child and Youth Care Centre. A holding that could be used for this purpose at Scriven Road, Hartbees was purchased by the NG Welfare. President Steyn School is within walking distance of the centre. During 2005, the adjoining municipality of Bainsvlei was also involved in the project.<\/span><\/p>\nLocation<\/strong><\/p>\n12 Scriven Avenue, Bainsvlei in Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n
Children<\/strong><\/p>\nEsperanza cares for 12 children, boys and girls, mainly Afrikaans-speaking. The children are representative of white, coloured and black population groups. There is also occasionally a baby in the centre.<\/p>\n
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Gardenia Child and Youth Care Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
History<\/strong>
<\/span><\/p>\nGardenia Child and Youth Care Centre was established as a result of the initiative, motivation and perseverance of one person, namely Mrs Ansa Coetzee. She liaised for the first time with the staff of Executive Management on 30 June 2003. The first meeting of an Action Committee was held on 13 October 2003. At the event, Mr Henk van Zyl was elected as chairman. The Dutch Reformed congregations of Gardenia, Hertzogville and Soutpan accepted ownership of the centre. A property was purchased at 68 Nerina Street, Gardenia Park by NG Welfare. It was broken down and enlarged to meet the needs of a Child and Youth Care Centre. The centre was later known in colloquial language as \u201cHouse Nerina\u201d. The motto of the centre is: God with us.<\/span><\/p>\nLocation<\/strong><\/p>\n68 Nerina Street, Gardenia Park in Bloemfontein.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Children<\/strong><\/p>\nThe house cares for 12 children, boys and girls of all ages and races, mainly Afrikaans-speaking. The children are currently representative of the white and coloured population groups. They attend various schools in the community, ranging from mainstream education to special education.<\/p>\n
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Gedenk Child and Youth Care Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
History<\/strong>
<\/span><\/p>\nAfter the Anglo-Boer War, Reverend Marquard became aware of the plight of the numerous orphans on farms in the Ladybrand area. In memory of all the women and children who died during the war, an orphanage was established in Ladybrand, named “Gedenk.” The orphanage was founded in 1904. Children were cared for in large groups, typically consisting of 25 children of similar age and gender, under the supervision of a matron. A total of 155 children were cared for at the orphanage.<\/p>\n
The second phase in the development of facilities for children during the 1960s involved the establishment of orphanages. Over time, the residents of these orphanages were no longer solely orphans, but children who required care because their parents were unable to meet their needs.\u00a0 The majority of children at the Gedenk Child and Youth Care Centre did not originate from Ladybrand. A significant number of children came from the Rand, with fewer than 10\u00a0children coming from the local area.\u00a0 The management of Gedenk Child and Youth Care Centre convened on 12 June 2001, during which it was decided to discontinue the service in its current form at the earliest opportunity. As the process unfolded, residents and childcare workers were transferred to decentralised Child and Youth Care Centres.<\/p>\n
In 2002, the centre was downsized to three residential units, and by 2003, it was further reduced to a single residential unit, capable of caring for 12 to 16 children. The existing orphanage was sold, and the proceeds were allocated to a fund dedicated to the continuation of services and the decentralisation process. The services of one of the childcare workers, Mrs Annatjie Stahmer, were retained for the decentralised centre. One of the residential units from the “old” orphanage was upgraded to serve as a decentralised Child and Youth Care Centre. It was decided to retain the name Gedenk \/ “Memorial.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
A new management team was formed, consisting of local individuals. Mr Rassie van der Westhuizen played a significant role as the chairman of the finance committee, where he actively contributed his time, resources, and expertise to the centre. The “new” decentralised centre was officially registered as a Child and Youth Care Centre on 31\u00a0March 2003, in accordance with the Child Care Act.<\/p>\n
Location<\/strong><\/p>\n1 Collin Street, Ladybrand.<\/p>\n
Children<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Child and Youth Care Centre is registered to care for 12 children. The children at the centre come from the coloured and Se-Sotho population groups and attend various schools in the community, with educational placements ranging from regular stream to special needs education.<\/p>\n
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History<\/strong>
<\/span><\/p>\nThis Child and Youth Care Centre is a project of the Berg en Dal group of churches. It consists of four Dutch Reformed congregations; Berg en Dal, De Bloem, Bloemfontein-North and Hugenote. The chairman of the Child Care Committee\u2019s husband is an architect and played a leading role in the plans and finalisation of the Child and Youth Care Centre\u2019s buildings. The Child and Youth Care Centre was occupied in December 2004.<\/span><\/p>\nLocation<\/strong><\/p>\n65 Gladstone Road, Bayswater in Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n
Children<\/strong><\/p>\n
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_module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”.left-column {|| display: flex;|| justify-content: center;|| align-items: center;|| height: 500px; \/* Full viewport height; adjust as needed *\/||}||||.nav-icon {|| background-color: transparent;|| border: none;|| \tcolor:#000000;|| font-size: 30px;|| cursor: pointer;|| padding: 10px;||}||||.centered-image {|| max-width: 80%; \/* Adjust based on your design *\/|| height: auto;|| margin: 0 20px; \/* Space between image and buttons *\/||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n History<\/strong><\/p>\n The initiative for the establishment of this Child and Youth Care Centre was taken by the pastors of Universitas-West Dutch Reformed Church. Reverend Petrus K\u00fchne and Reverend Stefan Stassen met Mrs Magda van Niekerk for the first exploratory conversation on 22 May 2003. During the same month, the sale of a portion of the property of Our Child and Youth Centre necessitated the acquisition of temporary housing for 12\u00a0children. A property of Mr Das van Deventer at 52 De Bruyn Street, Universitas-West was rented for this purpose.<\/p>\n On 9 October 2003, an action committee was elected to establish a Child and Youth Care Centre. The chairman was Reverend Petrus K\u00fchne.\u00a0 Mrs Wilma Henning also played a critical role. The listed property was purchased by NG Welfare. It was decided on the name \u201cCarpe Diem\u201d which means \u201cSeize the day\u201d.<\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n 52 De Bruynstreet in Universitas, Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n Children<\/strong><\/p>\n The Child and Youth Care Centre is registered to care for 12 boys of all ages who are predominantly Afrikaans-speaking. The children are representative of the white, coloured and black population groups. During 2014, a need arose for a home where only boys are housed. The centre was then turned into a boys\u2019 home.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Popup – #charlotte” module_id=”charlotte” module_class=”popup single” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” da_is_popup=”on” da_popup_slug=”charlotte” da_is_singular=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ module_class=”popup-content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”.left-column {|| display: flex;|| justify-content: center;|| align-items: center;|| height: 500px; \/* Full viewport height; adjust as needed *\/||}||||.nav-icon {|| background-color: transparent;|| border: none;|| \tcolor:#000000;|| font-size: 30px;|| cursor: pointer;|| padding: 10px;||}||||.centered-image {|| max-width: 80%; \/* Adjust based on your design *\/|| height: auto;|| margin: 0 20px; \/* Space between image and buttons *\/||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n History<\/strong> The centre consists of 9 residential units: <\/strong><\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n 46 Wessel Street in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n Children<\/strong><\/p>\n There are separate residential units for boys and girls, as well as three Sotho dwelling units. Each residential unit has its own child care worker and functions on its own \u2013 like a large household. The centre currently cares for 123 needy children from all cultures. The ages of children range from 0 to 18 years (or until a child has completed schooling). Charlotte Theron Child and Youth Care Centre still stands firm with our motto: \u201cThe Lord will provide.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Popup – #david” module_id=”david” module_class=”popup single” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” da_is_popup=”on” da_popup_slug=”david” da_is_singular=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ module_class=”popup-content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”.left-column {|| display: flex;|| justify-content: center;|| align-items: center;|| height: 500px; \/* Full viewport height; adjust as needed *\/||}||||.nav-icon {|| background-color: transparent;|| border: none;|| \tcolor:#000000;|| font-size: 30px;|| cursor: pointer;|| padding: 10px;||}||||.centered-image {|| max-width: 80%; \/* Adjust based on your design *\/|| height: auto;|| margin: 0 20px; \/* Space between image and buttons *\/||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n History<\/strong> The centre was established with the initiative of pastor Craige Harvey from the New Covenant Church. He was a leader in the community of Ficksburg and Meqheleng. During this time orphans were looked after informally and without subsidy from the Government. The first meeting with the community was held on the 2nd of February 2005. A Management Committee was formed and pastor Harvey was elected as the Chairperson and Mr Eddie Nthinya as Vice Chairperson. The centre was purchased by NG Welfare through Dr Jack Amour and his wife for R90 000,00.<\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n 9 De Villiers Street, Ficksburg.\u00a0<\/p>\n Children<\/strong><\/p>\n The centre is registered for 12 children in need of care. Boys as well as girls are cared for in the centre. Everyone is Sotho-speaking.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Popup – #dumisani” module_id=”dumisani” module_class=”popup single” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” da_is_popup=”on” da_popup_slug=”dumisani” da_is_singular=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ module_class=”popup-content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”.left-column {|| display: flex;|| justify-content: center;|| align-items: center;|| height: 500px; \/* Full viewport height; adjust as needed *\/||}||||.nav-icon {|| background-color: transparent;|| border: none;|| \tcolor:#000000;|| font-size: 30px;|| cursor: pointer;|| padding: 10px;||}||||.centered-image {|| max-width: 80%; \/* Adjust based on your design *\/|| height: auto;|| margin: 0 20px; \/* Space between image and buttons *\/||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n History<\/strong> Dr Gert Maritz, the community doctor in Memel, was confronted daily with the needs of the children in the Zamani community. He recognised the impact of HIV\/AIDS and began exploring ways to assist these children.<\/p>\n An appointment was made with the director of Free State Youth Care Centres on 7\u00a0November\u00a02003. Amos Agrimen, a movement that spreads the Word of God on farms, offered help and support, as did Dr Ron and Ena Bromley, originally from the Damascus Road Community Church in Maryland, USA.<\/p>\n A founding meeting was held on 14\u00a0May\u00a02004. During this meeting, the local social worker from the Department of Social Development, Mary Masunya, explained that there was a large number of children in need of care in the community and urgent attention was required. At this meeting, Mr JW du Toit was elected as chairman, and Mrs Inea Khumalo was elected as vice-chairman. Mrs Cilna Maritz has played an indispensable role throughout.<\/p>\n A plot of land was purchased from the Phumelela Municipality in Zamani, on which a spacious Children’s and Youth Care Centre was built. The name of the centre means “praise.”<\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n Site 1308, Zamani, Memel.<\/strong><\/p>\n Children<\/strong><\/p>\n Dumisani Child and Youth Care Centre provides care to 16 children from the local community (Memel) and surrounding areas (Vrede, Warden, Harrismith, and Frankfort). The centre can accommodate 16 Zulu children of both genders. Due to the local schools teaching only in English and Zulu, the centre primarily admits Zulu-speaking children.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Popup – #eikelaan” module_id=”eikelaan” module_class=”popup single” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” da_is_popup=”on” da_popup_slug=”eikelaan” da_is_singular=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ module_class=”popup-content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”.left-column {|| display: flex;|| justify-content: center;|| align-items: center;|| height: 500px; \/* Full viewport height; adjust as needed *\/||}||||.nav-icon {|| background-color: transparent;|| border: none;|| \tcolor:#000000;|| font-size: 30px;|| cursor: pointer;|| padding: 10px;||}||||.centered-image {|| max-width: 80%; \/* Adjust based on your design *\/|| height: auto;|| margin: 0 20px; \/* Space between image and buttons *\/||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n History<\/strong> The dynamic community of Bothaville forms an inter-church, multicultural action committee. The Bothaville Council of Mercy, together with local role players, addressed the need for two Child and Youth Care Centres in Bothaville (Afrikaans) and Naledi (Sotho) respectively.\u00a0 Two centres were opened; Eikelaan Child and Youth Care Centre and Nala re Thabile Child and Youth Care Centre. The first community committee meeting was held on May 30, 2002, under the chairmanship of Rev Johan Lessing, Simon Dlamini and Jan Els with the help of the social worker, Mrs Lettie Ferreira of the Orange Women\u2019s Association (currently known as the Free State Care in Action).\u00a0 A property was bought by NG Welfare at 18 Eikelaan in Bothaville. The house was enlarged and changed to meet the needs of a Child and Youth Care Centre. The house is located on the edge of town in a quiet residential area, Meyerhof. The centre opened its doors in January 2003.<\/span><\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n 18 Eikelaan Street, Bothaville.<\/p>\n Children<\/strong><\/p>\n The Child and Youth Care Centre is registered to accommodate 12 children, Afrikaans-speaking, boys and girls, between the ages of 0 and 18 years.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Popup – #esperanza” module_id=”esperanza” module_class=”popup single” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” da_is_popup=”on” da_popup_slug=”esperanza” da_is_singular=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ module_class=”popup-content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”.left-column {|| display: flex;|| justify-content: center;|| align-items: center;|| height: 500px; \/* Full viewport height; adjust as needed *\/||}||||.nav-icon {|| background-color: transparent;|| border: none;|| \tcolor:#000000;|| font-size: 30px;|| cursor: pointer;|| padding: 10px;||}||||.centered-image {|| max-width: 80%; \/* Adjust based on your design *\/|| height: auto;|| margin: 0 20px; \/* Space between image and buttons *\/||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n History<\/strong> The Executive Committee of the church council of Waterbron Dutch Reformed church, under the leadership of Dr Brand Doubell, met with the Director of Child and Youth Care on December 4, 2002. The congregation decided to take ownership of a Child and Youth Care Centre. A holding that could be used for this purpose at Scriven Road, Hartbees was purchased by the NG Welfare. President Steyn School is within walking distance of the centre. During 2005, the adjoining municipality of Bainsvlei was also involved in the project.<\/span><\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n 12 Scriven Avenue, Bainsvlei in Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n Children<\/strong><\/p>\n Esperanza cares for 12 children, boys and girls, mainly Afrikaans-speaking. The children are representative of white, coloured and black population groups. There is also occasionally a baby in the centre.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Popup – #gardenia” module_id=”gardenia” module_class=”popup single” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” da_is_popup=”on” da_popup_slug=”gardenia” da_is_singular=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ module_class=”popup-content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”.left-column {|| display: flex;|| justify-content: center;|| align-items: center;|| height: 500px; \/* Full viewport height; adjust as needed *\/||}||||.nav-icon {|| background-color: transparent;|| border: none;|| \tcolor:#000000;|| font-size: 30px;|| cursor: pointer;|| padding: 10px;||}||||.centered-image {|| max-width: 80%; \/* Adjust based on your design *\/|| height: auto;|| margin: 0 20px; \/* Space between image and buttons *\/||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n History<\/strong> Gardenia Child and Youth Care Centre was established as a result of the initiative, motivation and perseverance of one person, namely Mrs Ansa Coetzee. She liaised for the first time with the staff of Executive Management on 30 June 2003. The first meeting of an Action Committee was held on 13 October 2003. At the event, Mr Henk van Zyl was elected as chairman. The Dutch Reformed congregations of Gardenia, Hertzogville and Soutpan accepted ownership of the centre. A property was purchased at 68 Nerina Street, Gardenia Park by NG Welfare. It was broken down and enlarged to meet the needs of a Child and Youth Care Centre. The centre was later known in colloquial language as \u201cHouse Nerina\u201d. The motto of the centre is: God with us.<\/span><\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n 68 Nerina Street, Gardenia Park in Bloemfontein.\u00a0<\/p>\n Children<\/strong><\/p>\n The house cares for 12 children, boys and girls of all ages and races, mainly Afrikaans-speaking. The children are currently representative of the white and coloured population groups. They attend various schools in the community, ranging from mainstream education to special education.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Popup – #gedenk” module_id=”gedenk” module_class=”popup single” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” da_is_popup=”on” da_popup_slug=”gedenk” da_is_singular=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ module_class=”popup-content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”.left-column {|| display: flex;|| justify-content: center;|| align-items: center;|| height: 500px; \/* Full viewport height; adjust as needed *\/||}||||.nav-icon {|| background-color: transparent;|| border: none;|| \tcolor:#000000;|| font-size: 30px;|| cursor: pointer;|| padding: 10px;||}||||.centered-image {|| max-width: 80%; \/* Adjust based on your design *\/|| height: auto;|| margin: 0 20px; \/* Space between image and buttons *\/||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n History<\/strong> After the Anglo-Boer War, Reverend Marquard became aware of the plight of the numerous orphans on farms in the Ladybrand area. In memory of all the women and children who died during the war, an orphanage was established in Ladybrand, named “Gedenk.” The orphanage was founded in 1904. Children were cared for in large groups, typically consisting of 25 children of similar age and gender, under the supervision of a matron. A total of 155 children were cared for at the orphanage.<\/p>\n The second phase in the development of facilities for children during the 1960s involved the establishment of orphanages. Over time, the residents of these orphanages were no longer solely orphans, but children who required care because their parents were unable to meet their needs.\u00a0 The majority of children at the Gedenk Child and Youth Care Centre did not originate from Ladybrand. A significant number of children came from the Rand, with fewer than 10\u00a0children coming from the local area.\u00a0 The management of Gedenk Child and Youth Care Centre convened on 12 June 2001, during which it was decided to discontinue the service in its current form at the earliest opportunity. As the process unfolded, residents and childcare workers were transferred to decentralised Child and Youth Care Centres.<\/p>\n In 2002, the centre was downsized to three residential units, and by 2003, it was further reduced to a single residential unit, capable of caring for 12 to 16 children. The existing orphanage was sold, and the proceeds were allocated to a fund dedicated to the continuation of services and the decentralisation process. The services of one of the childcare workers, Mrs Annatjie Stahmer, were retained for the decentralised centre. One of the residential units from the “old” orphanage was upgraded to serve as a decentralised Child and Youth Care Centre. It was decided to retain the name Gedenk \/ “Memorial.”\u00a0<\/p>\n A new management team was formed, consisting of local individuals. Mr Rassie van der Westhuizen played a significant role as the chairman of the finance committee, where he actively contributed his time, resources, and expertise to the centre. The “new” decentralised centre was officially registered as a Child and Youth Care Centre on 31\u00a0March 2003, in accordance with the Child Care Act.<\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 Collin Street, Ladybrand.<\/p>\n Children<\/strong><\/p>\n The Child and Youth Care Centre is registered to care for 12 children. The children at the centre come from the coloured and Se-Sotho population groups and attend various schools in the community, with educational placements ranging from regular stream to special needs education.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Popup – #gladstoneweg” module_id=”gladstoneweg” module_class=”popup single” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” da_is_popup=”on” da_popup_slug=”gladstoneweg” da_is_singular=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ module_class=”popup-content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”.left-column {|| display: flex;|| justify-content: center;|| align-items: center;|| height: 500px; \/* Full viewport height; adjust as needed *\/||}||||.nav-icon {|| background-color: transparent;|| border: none;|| \tcolor:#000000;|| font-size: 30px;|| cursor: pointer;|| padding: 10px;||}||||.centered-image {|| max-width: 80%; \/* Adjust based on your design *\/|| height: auto;|| margin: 0 20px; \/* Space between image and buttons *\/||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”title” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”scrollable-text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n History<\/strong> This Child and Youth Care Centre is a project of the Berg en Dal group of churches. It consists of four Dutch Reformed congregations; Berg en Dal, De Bloem, Bloemfontein-North and Hugenote. The chairman of the Child Care Committee\u2019s husband is an architect and played a leading role in the plans and finalisation of the Child and Youth Care Centre\u2019s buildings. The Child and Youth Care Centre was occupied in December 2004.<\/span><\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n 65 Gladstone Road, Bayswater in Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n Children<\/strong><\/p>\n32<\/h3>\n
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<\/i><\/a><\/div>\nCarpe Diem Child and Youth Centre<\/h2>\n
<\/i><\/a><\/div>\nCharlotte Theron Child and Youth Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>During the Anglo-Boer War Charlotte Theron, wife of the first NG Church pastor of Bethlehem began to care for orphans in the rectory. When there were too many children, they had to clear a corrugated iron building next to the rectory for the 43 children they had to take care of. She said one day \u201cSomeone brought me a goat and someone gave me a bag of flour, now I\u2019m going to start the orphanage.\u201d This is how the orphanage originated in 1903.<\/p>\n\n
<\/i><\/a><\/div>\nDavid’s Place Child and Youth Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/i><\/a><\/div>\nDumisani Child and Youth Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/i><\/a><\/div>\nEikelaan Child and Youth Care Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/i><\/a><\/div>\nEsperanza Child and Youth Care Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/i><\/a><\/div>\nGardenia Child and Youth Care Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/i><\/a><\/div>\nGedenk Child and Youth Care Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/i><\/a><\/div>\nGladstoneweg Child and Youth Care Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n
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