We have formulated a number of programmes which address each child’s physical, emotional, mental, developmental educational and therapeutic needs.
Child Care
In the 60 years of our existence, our children have never done as well at school as they do at the moment.
Unlike other Children’s homes, we have a fully functioning education department under the leadership of a former school principal, and the results are astounding. Our Child Care Workers are assisted by volunteer teachers and students to help children with a disadvantage catch up, and eventually excel at their schoolwork.
A culture of learning is instilled right from the pre-schooler to the former residents of the Children’s Home who are currently busy with formal tertiary education.
We provide a caring home environment for 230 children between the ages of 2-18
On the extensive grounds of the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home are 9houses, where children of different ages live together as a family, under the care and guidance of trained child and youth care workers. The children attend more than 20 local schools and various extra mural activities designed to nurture interests and develop talent.
We put in a lot of effort to provide play equipment, lawns and shady trees in our garden, where children are encouraged to play after homework and chores have been completed.
Ons bied ‘n omgee huislike omgewing vir 230 kinders tussen die ouderdomme van 2-18.
Op die uitgestrekte perseel van die Abraham Kriel Kinderhuis is 9 huise waar kinders van verskillende ouderdomme saam as ‘n gesin woon onder die sorg en leiding van opgeleide kinder- en jeugsorgwerkers. Die kinders woon meer as 20 plaaslike skole by en neem deel aan verskeie buitemuurse aktiwiteite wat daarop gemik is om belangstellings te voed en talente te ontwikkel.
Ons doen baie moeite om speeltoerusting, grasperke en skadubome in ons tuin te voorsien, waar kinders aangemoedig word om te speel nadat hulle skoolwerk en huishoudelike take voltooi is.
Education
Children are developing young beings who are in possession of amazing abilities, strengths and resilience. Their endless capabilities drive the developmental programme which also teaches them to uilitise and address trauma. This involves continued contact with their parents, family and significant others which helps and guides them once released and reintegrated into society.
We have a fully functioning education department and the results are astounding. Our Child Care Workers are assisted by volunteer teachers and students to help children with a disadvantage catch up, and eventually excel at their schoolwork.A culture of learning is instilled right from the pre-schooler to the former residents of the Children’s Home who are currently busy with formal tertiary education.
Ons het ‘n ten volle funksionerende opvoedkundige departement en die resultate is verstommend. Ons Kinderversorgers word deur vrywillige onderwysers en studente bygestaan om kinders met ‘n agterstand te help om op te vang en uiteindelik uit te blink in hul skoolwerk. ‘n Kultuur van leer word van kleuters tot op tersiêre vlak ingeprent.
Therapy
Children who are admitted to a children’s home have experienced serious trauma. Once assessed, specific therapeutic strategies are developed for the individual child which is constantly under review. Psychologists, speech & occupational therapists and forensic assessors are called in when the need arises and together with these professionals as well as the social and childcare workers, a common goal is reached in our children’s lives.
Children who are admitted to Abraham Kriel have experienced serious trauma. Once assessed, specific therapeutic strategies are developed for the individual child which is constantly under review. Psychologists, speech & occupational therapists and forensic assessors are called in when the need arises and together with our social and childcare workers, a common goal is reached in our children’s lives.
Kinders wat in Abraham Kriel opgeneem word, het ernstige traumatiese ondervindings gehad. Nadat hulle geassesseer is, word daar spesifieke terapeutiese strategieë vir elke kind ontwikkel wat voortdurend hersien word. Wanneer die behoefte ontstaan, word sielkundiges, spraak- en arbeidsterapeute, ens. se hulp ingeroep. Hulle werk saam met ons maatskaplike werkers en kinderversorgers om word ‘n gemeenskaplike doel in ons kinders se lewens tebereik.
Health
Our children’s health and well-being is closely monitored by our on-site nurse who is on call during the week and after hours. We are also blessed to have an amazing network of healthcare professionals who are always willing to help and provide the best care to our children whether it’s a routine doctor’s appointment or an emergency
Our children’s health and well-being is closely monitored by our Healthcare worker who is always on call. We are also blessed to have an amazing network of healthcare professionals who are always willing to help and provide the best care to our children whether it’s a routine doctor’s appointment or an emergency.
Ons kinders se gesondheid en welsyn word noukeurig gemonitor deur ons Gesondheidswerker. Ons is ook geseënd met ‘n wonderlike netwerk van dokters, tandartse en oogkundiges wat altyd gewillig is om te help en die beste sorg aan ons kinders te bied, of dit nou ‘n roetine afspraak of ‘n noodgeval is.
