Place of Safety Allowance

Place of Safely allowances is an allowance that is given to any person or place in whose care a child under the age of 18 is placed by a commissioner of Child Welfare in terms of Section 33 of the Children's Act of 1960.
 

THE TARGET GROUP (Who Qualifies)

  • Any person or place in whose care a child under the age of 18 is placed by a commissioner of Child Welfare in terms of Section 33 of the Children's Act of 1960.Requirements.
  • A place of safety Claim Form, completed and signed by the Claimant and the Magistrate's office.
  • A Detention Order from the Magistrate's office For the first claim, the Social Worker's background report must be attached.
     

BENEFITS

N$ 10.00 per child per day

Contact Details:
Director: +264 61 283 3173
Private Bag 13359, Windhoek
E-mail: Helena.Andjamba@mgecw.gov.na

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