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uMephi is successful because: |
- It's strongly preventative as a result of early
intervention
- Social workers appointed at every project secure
that everything is done to reunite children with families
- Children's permanent placement is considered as
soon as possible, & children are placed with "forever" families in the
shortest possible time
- The involvement of communities and assemblies
ensures a great deal of sustainability
- Donors & sponsors can see and experience the
success of projects that they support
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The uMephi structure is based on the following types of
homes: |
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SATTELITE CHILDREN'S HOMES
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(Decentralized children's home) |
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Homes where Maltreated & Sexually abused children are
cared for until they can be re-united with their parents |
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HALFWAY HOMES |
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(In statutory terms: a Place of Safety) |
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Homes where abandoned and orphaned babsies, as well as
babies from mothers who are expereiceing a crisis pregnancy/unplanned
pregnancy are admitted |
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SPECIAL NEEDS HOMES |
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(In statutory terms: community foster homes for babies
with special needs) |
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Homes that is specially equipped to address the need for
babies with special needs such as babies with physical and mental
disabilities |
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COMMUNITY FOSTER HOMES |
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Homes that care for HIV+ toddlers and homes that care
for orphans |
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