ACVV (Oudtshoorn) Child Protection
Not verified by ownerACVV Oudtshoorn is a branch of the Afrikaanse Christelike Vroue Vereniging (ACVV), a registered welfare organisation providing child protection, social work services, and family support in the Oudtshoorn area of the Western Cape. Services include statutory child protection work, support for survivors of child abuse and family violence, and community welfare programmes.
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- 63 Baron Van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
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About
About ACVV Oudtshoorn
ACVV Oudtshoorn is a branch of the Afrikaanse Christelike Vroue Vereniging (ACVV), one of South Africa's oldest and largest welfare organisations, founded in 1904. The ACVV is a registered NPO and DSD funded welfare organisation operating across the Western Cape through a network of over 100 branches.
Services for Child Protection and GBV
The Oudtshoorn branch performs designated child protection functions mandated by the Department of Social Development under the Children's Act (Act 38 of 2005) and the Social Assistance Act. Services include:
- Statutory child protection services: investigation of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation; court-ordered removals and placements
- Support for child survivors of sexual abuse and family violence, including trauma-informed social work intervention
- Foster care placement and supervision
- Support to non-offending caregivers of sexually abused children
- Family preservation services to prevent child removal where possible
- Counselling and therapy referrals for children and families affected by abuse
- GBV support services for women and children in the Oudtshoorn community
- Community education and awareness on child abuse prevention
Geographical Context
Oudtshoorn is the primary town of the Klein Karoo region. It serves diverse communities including those in surrounding farming areas and townships where access to child protection services is limited.
Who They Serve
Children at risk of or affected by abuse, neglect, or exploitation; non-offending parents and caregivers; women and families experiencing domestic violence or family crisis in the Oudtshoorn area.
Part of ACVV Network
The Oudtshoorn branch operates within the broader ACVV network, which provides a referral pathway to other ACVV branches and affiliated welfare services across the Western Cape.