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Home Beyond Blood: A Practice Reflection on the Foster Care Model of Hermanus Child and Family Services

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  • Kenwin Lombaard

    (Hermanus Child and Family Services, Hermanus, South Africa)

  • Nonyamezela Bike

    (Hermanus Child and Family Services, Hermanus, South Africa)

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This article presents a reflective analysis of the foster care model implemented by Hermanus Child and Family Services (HCFS), a Designated Child Protection Organisation in the Western Cape, South Africa. The model is anchored in trauma-informed care, sibling preservation, and holistic developmental support. Drawing on real-world implementation experience and anonymised case examples, the paper outlines how HCFS bridges the gap between emergency removal and long-term placement, providing stabilising, culturally responsive care. Additionally, the paper explores the interplay between legal obligations and community-based caregiving, with comparative references to similar approaches in other low-resource settings. The reflections highlight practical insights into outcomes such as behavioural regulation, school reintegration, and emotional recovery. A framework of core model components is also proposed to guide replication. This practice-based account offers valuable learnings for social workers, programme designers, and policymakers committed to restorative foster care systems.

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  • Kenwin Lombaard & Nonyamezela Bike, 2025. "Home Beyond Blood: A Practice Reflection on the Foster Care Model of Hermanus Child and Family Services," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(7), pages 4352-4355, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-7:p:4352-4355
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