THE EXPERIENCES OF ADOLESCENTS ORPHANED BY HIV/AIDS-RELATED CONDITIONS
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https://doi.org/10.15270/43-4-266Abstract
The work environment of social workers in South Africa is riddled with new and complex socialproblems, often draining the available resources (Giese, Meintjes, Croke & Chamberlain,
2003:7). Personnel in rural areas are confronted with huge numbers of orphaned children in need
of urgent statutory intervention, mostly because of the economic burden brought about by their
“orphan” status. Very little time can be spent on the socio-emotional care of these children, as the
emphasis largely falls on the provision of basic needs, such as grants, school uniforms and food.
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