Annual 2017 Report Letter from the Board

When people visit our homes, We mentioned Vision 2020 in they are usually struck by how our last report and we continue happy the homes feel. to work towards this and the goals that we set out to achieve I certainly was and this was one of by then. We didn’t open any the fundamental factors that has new homes during this last kept me so involved with Home year but focused on achieving from Home for over 10 years now. some of our important goals, That, and trust in the incredible one of which was a much more people that work for, guide and expanded model of care for run the organisation. our children. When Home from Home just started up, we focused At Home from Home we create on providing for the more basic families, not just places for needs of the child: food, school, children to live, and this year saw love and a place to stay. Our us embedding this even further children now benefit from access by redefining everyone’s roles in to occupational therapy, extra the organisation to reflect that tuition and counselling, expert this family extends beyond each medical care and extra-murals to home. This includes everyone name a few. working at Home from Home, from our social workers to our At Home from Home, we believe finance team. Everyone plays a that every child has the right part in creating a happy home to grow up in a safe, stable, for the children we care for. loving family within their own This of course extends even community. We are constantly further to include our board, our working towards ensuring that associates and our donors. Each each child under our care has play a crucial role in what we do the chance to grow into a well- and we couldn’t operate without adjusted, healthy adult, reaching the contribution made by every their full potential. Thank you to person in “our family”. all in our family that enable us to do this.

Anna Vayanos - Chairperson Operations Report Evolving and Growing our Team

After the excitement of celebrating our 10 year is this simple illustration that shows each layer of Part of our evolution has been to appoint new staff We also welcomed Megan Pringle to the Operations anniversary in 2015, we have seen Home from Home support for the child, who is ultimately at the centre members that bring with them fresh perspectives, Team as Fundraising Coordinator when Charisse continue to mature as an organisation. of all that we do. diverse experience and new skills. Fourie left to have a baby. We were very fortunate to have had a short overlap period between the two staff Growing up comes with its own challenges and I was excited to redefine my role and take on the We were excited to welcome Margi Nieuwoudt as HR members to ensure growing pains. 2017 has been a year of transformation responsibility of Operations Director in mid-2016. Consultant to our team. With her strategic oversight a smooth transition. as we seek out fresh perspectives and strategies to It has given me the chance to work more closely we have implemented a new internal structure support our goal of positively transforming the young with the core support team, now known as the that clearly delineates the various teams within our Our front of house received a much needed addition lives in our care. Operations Team. By dividing our head office staff organisation and outlines how each of us supports the with Mafi Moyo taking on the responsibility of into the Operations and Programme Team, we ensure organisation’s core purpose – the child. Margi has also Receptionist and Admin Assistant. Mafi originally We are extremely grateful for our dedicated and increased focus on how we each effectively nurture ensured that we have renewed focus on our mission, started as an intern but her efficiency and go-getter committed staff who are constantly striving to the lives in our care. vision and values which serve as the guiding principles attitude was so welcomed by the Operations Team improve our programmes. This requires a collective of all that we do. that she became a full time employee. effort by all members of staff as well as associates as We recently held an all-day strategic session where we explore new possibilities, evaluate old strategies, we collectively revisited our Vision 2020 goals and Following a financial systems audit, we strengthened Owen Davids took over from Gareth Hadres-Williams update systems and welcome new partners and staff discussed which programmes, workshops, camps and our financial oversight by recruiting Nabeweya English as Operations Manager, after Gareth left to pursue his members. It has been an invigorating and rejuvenating training could be implemented to ensure we realise as Finance Manager. Her experience, dedication and passion in tourism. Owen has a wealth of experience year that has set the foundation for an exciting next more of these goals in the coming years. sense of responsibility has been a welcome addition. within building and maintenance, having worked phase of our development. It was wonderful to see staff members bring fresh Since her arrival, Nabs has focused on providing more for some of ’s biggest hotel groups ideas and challenge old ways – it is only through detailed reporting to ensure we can closely monitor and corporates. His mature and sensible approach Part of our transformation has been to re-define change that we can evolve and improve the level of all projects as well as budget comparatives. Nabs has has ensured that our houses, office and cars are everyone’s roles at Home from Home. It certainly does care we offer our children. also been working with all relevant departments to maintained to the optimal level and plans are in place take a village to raise a child! For us it was important draw up a comprehensive budget for the upcoming for further upgrades. to define who everyone in our village was and what Pippa Shaper - Operations Director year that details planned activities, wish lists and each person was responsible for. The end result projections of our running costs based on need and inflation.

Board

Operations Team

Programme Team

Associates

Foster Mother

Child Expanding our Reach Upgrading our Facilities

We were privileged to make structural changes to our As Operations Manager, Owen continues to evaluate For several years Home from Home has been HR and infrastructural stand point, we ensure that Head Office that has allowed our office to become and repair our 33 homes to ensure that concentrating on a ‘narrow and deep’ approach, the Programme Team have the freedom to focus more family- and youth-friendly. they are in optimal living condition for our families. We ensuring that our children and young people have an on delivering programs and services to the youth in are awaiting the appointment of a new foster mother increased depth of care, rather than opening more our care. Our old storage area has been transformed into a so that we can open our fifth home in . homes. functional and welcoming space where we can now Plans to build a new home in Westlake to expand our LIST OF HOMES AND AREAS hold therapy sessions, family meetings and provide a reach in that community are also underway. Owen will However, we would still like to see our tried and tested Masiphumelele – 4 homes safe place for our youth to retreat to. also be coordinating an upgrade to all of our homes model of care reach as many children as possible. Ocean View – 3 homes in as well as to our Khayelitsha Day Care We have therefore taken on a consultative approach, Westlake - 1 home After many years of using the services of a volunteer Centre – something we are very excited about as working with organisations who wish to implement Goodwood – 2 homes and buying hardware in an ad-hoc fashion, we have these were our very first homes and they are in need our model of care, we are now working with ‘Victory 4 Montana – 1 home now taken on the services an IT company specialising some loving care. All’ who have implemented our model in their eight Observatory – 1 home in servicing non-profit organisations. This change homes within the Jeffrey’s Bay/Humansdorp area. Mowbray – 1 home has let us become far more efficient as we are much The upcoming year will see us continue to expand – 1 home better connected, both internally and externally. our affiliate model so that more children in a greater Khayelitsha – 8 homes geographical area can benefit from our model of care. Cloetesville – 2 homes Villiersdorp – 1 home It is fantastic to see the organisation maturing from Kayamandi – 5 homes an Operational point of view. By ensuring the smooth Plettenberg Bay – 2 homes running of the organisation from a logistical, financial, George – 1 home

Communities

Homes Programme Report Becoming Transitions-Friendly

This year has seen us turning our attention to ensuring that not only are they receiving this quality of As a Programme Team, we have been focusing on Part of this shift has been recognising that our providing ‘’depth of care’’ for all the children in our care, but that each child is given the best opportunity transforming our organisation to become more children need more support on an emotional, physical existing homes. to thrive and grow. It is vitally important to us that they transitions-friendly and more youth-focused; and educational level if they are to succeed. We are supported and encouraged, so that one day when providing support for our young people as they therefore expanded our Programme Team to include This means that as well as continuing to attend to they leave our care, they are able to enter the world as transition out of our care and enter the world as an Education Support Manager, an Auxiliary Social their basic needs, all of our children will be continue well rounded, independent young adults, who are able independent young adults. Worker as well as expanded our network of external to benefit from interventions such as therapy, tutoring to reach their full potential. therapists. We also promoted two of our most and extra mural programmes, depending on their This has required a lot of self-reflection as we examine experienced Social Workers to Senior Social Workers individual need and interests. Our Programme Team Jane Payne - Programme Director the way we work with our youth and foster mothers, who now mutually guide and mentor the rest of the is constantly monitoring and assessing each child the role that each of us plays in the child’s life as well Programme Team. as the programmes we implement along the way. With this team in place, we have been able to provide To assist us on this journey, we have been working with our children with more therapeutic and medical local NGO, Mamelani, that specialises in supporting intervention and provide more opportunities for self- organisations becoming transition-friendly and youth- exploration through extra mural activities, clubs and focused. It has been an emotional, yet rewarding camps. By focusing on the emotional, physical and process, which has allowed us to collectively explore educational aspects of each child we have witnessed Children in what shifts are needed to strengthen our ability to children flourish and overcome barriers that were provide transitional support. previously believed to be insurmountable. This has our care been largely thanks to the resilience, determination and passion of our Programme Team as well as our foster mothers.

Programme Team members Foster Mothers

Foster mothers are a vital component of the We have also been breaking down the silos care that we provide children. that previously existed between metros. We have become acutely aware that each child’s They have a daily influence on the child, developmental stage comes with its own unique providing loving support all year round. To assist set of challenges and considerations. We have them on this journey we host monthly Foster therefore divided our children and youth into Mother Forums and individual support sessions. their various age groups so that we can focus on During these sessions, we cover wider topics providing age appropriate activities and support such as how to appropriately deal with sexual for each age group, across all of our metros. abuse, how to teach children about their sexual development, the importance of play therapy, good nutrition and healthy eating, how to set realistic goals and the importance of homework and education. These Forums are a space where our foster mothers can learn from experts and each other as they offer advice and support for their motherhood journey.

Foster mother assistants

Foster mothers

Foster Mother Forums conducted Educational Support Programme Children were With the addition of an Education Support Manager For our older teens, we are focusing on providing educationally to our Programme Team, we have been able to focus opportunities for development and employment after on sending our developmentally delayed children for school. We host workshops with them to focus on assessed relevant assessments goal-setting and career pathing, as well as discussing and screenings. future plans for school and tertiary study. We are hoping to enrol some of our older teens into Technical Once a diagnosis has been confirmed we are able and Vocational Education and Training Colleges to book appropriate therapy and implement home next year as these provide education and training in interventions where the foster mother and child work marketable and practical skills that will enable towards specific goals. Finding appropriate schooling them to enter the job market quickly is still a challenge since our current schooling options and effectively. are not ideal for those with special needs.

Tutoring Programme

The Tutoring Programme has been active for over two Each child will be reassessed in June and December years now, with 111 children receiving regular tutor against their baseline assessment to track impact of support in maths and literacy. the programme.

In order to improve the effectiveness of Maths tutoring As part of our commitment to becoming more Children receiving we have partnered with an external Maths tutoring transitions-friendly, our older high school students will organisation, Mad about Maths, and a pilot project be travelling on their own to the tutoring project and tutoring has started in Khayelitsha. The tutors’ maths skills as budgeting their own travel allowance. This not only well as each child’s skill level has been assessed and shows the students’ commitment to their studies but all children have been allocated to a tutor who it also teaches them independence and important life can skilfully teach their grade’s work. skills.

Tutors Medical Screenings

When assessing barriers to learning We completed mass hearing and vision screening we also take any medical reasons why on almost all of our children. The children who needed a child is not progressing optimally glasses recieved them, as well as some who recieved into account. new frames and lenses. Hearing tests revealed that quite a few children needed to have their ears Autism and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome are some of dewaxed, with only a few more serious cases the challenges we have highlighted this year and are picked up. working on alternative schooling options to ensure the children who are challenged receive the best By addressing any underlying medical reasons, we education we can secure for them. Creative thinking were better able to assess the correct way forward for around long-term care is necessary to secure the each child. success for them going forward.

Therapeutic Intervention

Over the past year we have increasingly invested in We have also begun hosting community-based OT occupational therapy (OT) for our children, both for sessions in homes located far from OT offices. These those who were identified as in need as well as for all sessions allow the Foster Mothers to attend sessions, our younger children. providing a fantastic opportunity for Foster Mothers to learn more about early detection and intervention Early detection of developmental delays and strategies. Using this community-based strategy we challenges is vital so that each child has a better are able to increase our reach and impact. chance of overcoming developmental setbacks. We have been very fortunate to have a passionate Over the past year we have introduced play and and dedicated occupational therapist who has speech therapy into our therapeutic intervention mix. been working on an individual basis with some We use play therapy as a support for abused and of our children. traumatised children who first enter Home from Home as well as for emotional support whilst in the process of court cases or transitioning back to family. Children receiving speech therapy have shown tremendous progress when it comes to overcoming speech and communication delays.

Success story

One of our young boys presented with commitment shown by his Foster Mother has numerous development gaps. With regular resulted in him now doing extremely occupation therapy sessions in the home well and will be adequately prepared for the alongside the Foster Mother, he has now rigours of Grade R next year. Such stories been able to develop his gross and fine are extremely rewarding for the social worker, motor skills as well as social skills to an foster mother, child and the therapist. age appropriate level. The investment and Children had their basic eyesight tested

Children had their hearing tested

Children have received full refraction testing

Children assessed by an audiologist Children recieved new glasses Children attended play Children attended therapy occupational therapy

Children attended speech therapy

Spent on therapeutic intervention

Families attended occupational therapy Extra Mural Activities

Ensuring that our children are engaging in positive Camps are always tremendously activities outside of the home has been another focus popular with our children. Thanks to generous donors area for the Programme Team. we were able to send quite a number of our children on outdoor youth camps this year. This is Our social workers have been working on an individual a fantastic opportunity for children basis with the children to identify special interests or to explore different aspects of themselves alongside talents that they may want to explore. Being involved in youth from different communities. these activities builds confidence and self-esteem as well as positively engaging our youth to detract from We were also able to give our foster mothers an negative influences and harmful activities. Children are allowance for holiday activities to be able to take participating in athletics, surfing, soccer, art lessons, their children on outings during the school holidays. swimming and attending the College of . These activities allowed children who weren’t able to spend time with biological families over the holidays, to create some positive memories with their foster families.

Home from Home Day Care Centre

Our Khayelitsha Day Care Centre continues to serve We are happy to report that one of our senior the larger community of Khayelitsha.. teachers, Miss Thembeka, has been promoted to the position of Principal, having shown great commitment, At the end of 2016, we were delighted to see 16 reliability and leadership skills over the past few years. children graduate from our Grade R class. Each She took on this new responsibility and new duties at child received a graduation gift consisting of a new the start of March 2017. We wish her the best of luck backpack filled with stationery for their first year of in her new position. ‘big school’. Local community members helped make the day a joyful occasion by baking cupcakes and We have also introduced an occupational therapist at donating party packs. The graduation ceremony was the Day Care Centre, who will conduct assessments thoroughly enjoyed by children, parents, teachers and and resulting sessions on site. This facilitates early community members alike. identification training for the staff, intervention strategies and programme development for the children who attend. Since the majority of the children attending the Day Care Centre are from the local community, it means that we are able to positively impact the wider community beyond our own children.

Children ECD educators attended the on staff Day Care Centre Financial Report Fundraising Report

Over the past year we have seen an increase in not During this time, we hired two key staff members, Our biggest thanks go out to all of our donors who We are truly blessed to have such a varied donor only the running costs of our homes, but the core our Finance Manager and Education Programme have supported us over the past year. Our donor base base, many of whom have been supporting our running costs of the organisation. Manager, which saw an increase in our organisational continued to grow both locally and internationally. We organisation for many years. Thank you for believing salary costs. Although our operating and running have been very fortunate to find long-term partners in us and our vision. This is mainly due to our increased investment in costs increased during the course of the year, we who continue to grow their financial support as we therapeutic and educational interventions, particularly have been fortunate to have seen an increase in our expand our programmes to be even more effective in As continues to have an unstable occupational therapy and tutoring, for those children fundraising income. transforming the futures of the young lives in our care. financial market, we have been very fortunate who were identified as having a need for assistance. that a fair portion of our funding is received from The new Education Support Programme has helped A copy of our audited financial statements are The majority of our funding comes from Trusts and international organisations and individuals. With a us to provide the support the children desperately available from our offices. Foundations, some of which raise funds through favourable exchange rate, we are able to ensure that need in order to advance in their education. sporting events and from individuals. We continue donated funds make a big impact locally. We are to receive funding through the Department of Social truly grateful for our international support base that Development who subsidises the salaries of our social spreads from Europe to the USA. workers, supplies grants for our foster children and Total Income received 2017 R9 498 287.00 support our ECD Day Care Centre in Khayelitsha. We continued to raise funds through participating in local sporting events, where locals either walk, We have also seen increased involvement from the run, ride or even do yoga for our cause. It is one of public who host their own fundraising events. This our favourite sources of fundraising as it gives us a is a wonderful way for people to contribute to the chance to interact closely with individuals who are organisation while having fun in their own way. We either returning supporters or who are new to the extend a huge thank you to these supporters who organisation. It is very rewarding to have neighbours, hosted their own walks, signed up for our annual friends and colleagues learn about the work we do August Challenge or even asked friends to donate and proudly wear our colours whilesupporting Home R946 758.00 rather than buy gifts. One couple asked for guests to from Homeand our children. give financial donations rather than purchase wedding gifts while another young supporter in the USA asked for donations in lieu of gifts for her Bat Mitzvah. It is so inspiring to see supporters be so creative when it comes to fundraising for Home from Home.

R3 642 092.00

R4 448 618.00

Core Running Costs Homes R3 642 092.00

R460 819.00 Core Running Costs Day Care Centre R460 819.00

Core Operating Costs R4 448 618.00

Retained in Sustainability Fund R946 758.00 Appreciation How to Get Involved

We could not do what we do without the support and guidance from our local Associates: Our Child Sponsorship Programme enables you to Sign up to the Woolworth’s MySchool MyVillage sponsor individual children for an extended period. MyPlanet fundraising programme at By sponsoring a child, you agree to make a regular www.myschool.co.za/supporter/apply/ make Home African Hope Trust, Masiphumelele St Clare’s, Ocean View contribution of R150 per month, and this contribution from Home a beneficiary and we will receive a portion Badisa, Villersdorp St Francis Trust, Masiphumelele Bitou Family Care, Plettenberg Bay St Joseph’s Church, Goodwood enables us to cover some of the expenses of raising a of your spend every time you shop. If you are already a Fikelela, Cape Town St Peters, Mowbray child. Home from Home provides a bi-annual update card holder, you can just add us as a beneficiary. This Kibwe Kids, Kayamandi Victory 4 All, Humansdorp/Jeffries Bay on the child. This is a wonderful way to connect on a is an easy way to support over 200 children. Life Community Services, George Vineyard Homes, Cloetesville & Kayamandi more personal level with our organisation. Olivia Road, Khayelitsha Westlake United Church Trust

A special word of thanks to our donors and

One of the most rewarding ways to get involved with supporters: We are extremely grateful to our wonderful supporters Home from Home is through becoming a volunteer. from all over the world who have joined our Cape We accept both local and international volunteers. Ackerman Family Foundation National Lotteries Commission Town Cycle Tour, Two Oceans or There are many tasks you could get involved with, from African Impact Nicky Thompson teams. Join our charity team and raise funds through taking children on outings to providing lifts for our African Moments Olivia Stern your networks as you run or ride Cape Town’s most Foster Mothers and children. We would also love to American International School Cape Town PepXpress prestigious sporting events. You may also host your have volunteers with special skills such as counselling, Ana Spanjaard Rufford Foundation own event, where you invite friends, colleagues and physiotherapy and occupational therapy as we could Arc South Africa SA-YES family to join you in an activity. incorporate these skills into our programmes. Christa- Rose Huthloff Seamus and Evelyn Connelly Contact [email protected] to discuss the Please contact us on [email protected] to Christ Church Kenilworth Southern Destinations event you want to get involved in. discuss your volunteer opportunities. Christie Foundation SRK Consulting Claudine Mathee Stella and Paul Loewenstein Foundation Church of the Holy Spirit Stichting Hart voor Kinderen Clem and Marlies Spaubeek StreetSmart David Crombie Tapestry Homes Department of Social Development The Equinox Trust Förderverein für aids-kranke Waisenkinde The Phoenix Partnership Fox Foundation Ubunthu (Belgium) Friends of Home from Home Switzerland Ubunthu (South Africa) Friends of Home from Home Austria Ukuthemba Foundation Use your special day to improve the lives of vulnerable Providing a financial donation to Home from Home Friends of Home from Home Germany Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions children. By including Home from Home in your not only enables us to build, rent or buy the houses Friends of Home from Home UK Uthando (Love) SA birthday celebration you bring awareness to our work we use as foster homes, it enables us to provide Hip Hip Hooray Vodacom and help improve lives. A donation of this kind extends each child with the love and comfort of a family Jacaranda Foundation Warren Baptist Church the goodwill of the occasion far beyond the day itself, life. Donations also ensure we are able to provide Jade & Marty Ryman Webber Family Trust helping to ensure vulnerable children are able to therapeutic intervention, educational assistance, Lauren & Brett Blyth Wellspring International grow up in safe and stable family homes. Pledge your counselling and extramural activities – essential Leisure Trust Yoga Way Yoga and Pilates Studio Mamelani Zeppelin birthday to Home from Home today and we will send building blocks of a successful future Manzi Quantity Surveyors Zund Foundation you a special birthday card from our children. Mel Jones Mocoh SA MPM Charitable Trust

Home from Home is a registered NPO and PBO. All contributions are tax deductible under Section 18A of the Income Tax Act and companies can earn B-BBEEE points for donations. For EFT payments: Account Name: Home from Home Trust Bank: Nedbank South Africa Branch Code: 10 11 09 Account Number: 1011 109 700 Swift Code: NEDSZAJJ Reference: initial, surname and donation You may also give securely online via Givengain from anywhere in the world. Visit www.givengain.com/c/homefromhome/

PBO no: 930018033 NPO no: 053-721 Trust Reg. no: IT 1496/2005 Section 18 CAS Approved Trustees: Pippa Shaper, Jane Payne, Jenny Cadman, Anna Vayanos, Andrew Dawes, Rev. Pam Parenzee

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