The Western Cape’s Social Development MEC, Sharna Fernandez, acknowledged the ongoing commitment and dedication of each Child and Youth Care Worker in the province.
This comes as this week marks International Child and Youth
Care Workers' Week. This week is celebrated annually and pays tribute to the
invaluable role that CYCWs play in building resilient communities across the
globe.
there are currently 653 CYCWs and nine care centres In the
Western Cape
This years theme is 'Valuing a Resilient Profession.' The
South African Council for Social Service Professions highlights that this theme
relates to the profession's strength as a whole
"Our Child and Youth Care workers are indeed highly
valued and play a significant role in developing important relationships
amongst our most vulnerable children, youth and their respective families and
communities. We deeply appreciate all those heroes and heroines who continue to
unselfishly give up their time and remain committed and passionate to this
important cause,’’ said Western Cape’s Social Development MEC Sharna
Fernandez.
"Let us all join hands in thanking all our Child and
Youth Care Workers for always standing tall and acting as pillars of hope to
the many vulnerable individuals and families they support," she added.
Done By: Mitchum George
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