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EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF NEW CHILDREN
Two new boys from Belhar, a poor community in Cape Town,
slept in the city one night recently. The Yizani boys brought
them to the Drop In Centre the next day. After interviews
with each boy, their schools in Belhar were immediately contacted.
The principals and teachers gave us background on them which
helped us to talk them into going back home. A follow-up established
that they had successfully returned home. Many Street Children
originate from Belhar and flock to all areas of the Western
Cape.
The circumstances and situation provided us with an ideal
opportunity to network with schools in the Belhar area and
educate them about services available for children who run
to the streets.
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