With the much appreciated sponsorship of the FUCHS FOUNDATION two highly successful seminars with the theme: THE CHILD – resources for the child in need, were attended by 199 persons.        Child Protection Week: An exhibition portraying the work of the Society for Child and Family Welfare was visited by 400 children. Child Playacting Festival: The prevention of child abuse, neglect and molesting were play acted to 350 pre-school learners. Development Group: Volkome Vrouegroep: These 25 women gather weekly for sessions in handcrafts, life skills and financial guidance. The group qualified for a grant from the Poverty Alleviation Programme and income generating projects will be implemented in the new financial year. Adopt a Family Project: 25 Donors rendered material or financial assistance. St Michael’s Relief Fund: The Anglican Church donated quarterly essential funds towards the material and financial needs of the Mangaung Community and the two day care centres. Recruiting of potential foster and safety parents: 15 Families have been identified, screened and trained to act as foster and safety parents. Kruger National Park: 75 Foster children were invited to join Pres Mandela’s birthday celebrations. It was a boost to their knowledge on wild life. Foster Care Enrichment Society: On a quarterly basis a combined meeting with other family care organisations took place. The society aims to develop and assist foster parents. Community Awareness Project: A successful project was launched by the fourth year students at Sejake. The importance of a hygienic environment was stressed to 320 participants. Karee Nature Reserve and Nursery donated 100 trees which were planted by the community in the area. Sport and Re-creation Information Day: Third year students presented a successful day at Extention 5 and Lapologa to underline the importance of sport and re-creation. Information session concerning school leaving: In Heidedal 100 Grade Twelves had the opportunity to gain knowledge on work application procedures, communication and drawing up a CV. Training seminar to third year Nursing students: 60 (MANCOVS) students were enlightened on child abuse, neglect and molesting. Information seminar to third year Nursing students: The services of the Society for Child and Family Welfare and our association towards primary health were presented to 90 (MANCOVS) students. Vuka Club: Four women generate an income from this needlework club. Welfare Empowerment Project: Temporary work (packing of school books) was offered to 10 unemployed persons.