The Western Cape's Social Development Department on Tuesday warned that 'dumping' a baby is a crime and urged mothers or parents who are not coping to instead contact their nearest clinic or the department for help.
Parents who are unable to care for their children are urged to seek help at a clinic or the department. The Western Cape's Social Development Department on Tuesday warned that"dumping" a baby is a crime and urged mothers or parents who are not coping to instead contact their nearest clinic or the department for help.
These figures also included young children abandoned by alternate caregivers such as grandparents and foster parents. Fernandez appealed to expectant mothers unable to care for their babies, to seek help at their nearest clinic, or to approach the nearest Department of Social Development local office or a child-designated Non-Profit Organisation to speak to a social worker about options.
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