OPERATIONALISING CLUSTER FOSTER CARE SCHEMES AS AN ALTERNATIVE FORM OF CARE

Authors

  • Willem du Toit UNISA
  • Marichen van der Westhuizen UNISA
  • Nicky Alpaslan UNISA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/52-3-516

Abstract

Although South African policy and legislation make provision for cluster foster care schemes (CFCSs) as a form of alternative care that provides children with care within a family context, clear guidelines regarding their operationalisation are lacking. This study explores the elements necessary to operationalise CFCSs. The discussion is based on a qualitative research study among managers of existing CFCSs. Findings provide an insight into the nature of CFCSs, management practices, the utilisation of different network structures in the community and support to and from the community.

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Author Biographies

Willem du Toit, UNISA

Department of social work

Marichen van der Westhuizen, UNISA

Researcher and Programme developer, Huguenot College, Wellington, and external supervisor for University of South Africa

Nicky Alpaslan, UNISA

Departmet of Social Work

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Published

2016-08-23

How to Cite

du Toit, W., van der Westhuizen, M., & Alpaslan, N. (2016). OPERATIONALISING CLUSTER FOSTER CARE SCHEMES AS AN ALTERNATIVE FORM OF CARE. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 52(3), 391–413. https://doi.org/10.15270/52-3-516

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 3 (2016)

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