Child Protection Services

At Abba, we are guided by our core principles of Prevention, Protection, and Permanency. These values form the foundation of our child protection services, ensuring a holistic, child-centric approach that prioritizes the best interests of every child. We strive to safeguard vulnerable children, strengthen families, and create nurturing, permanent homes.

In addition to protecting children at risk, we actively build stronger communities through awareness campaigns, advocacy for children’s rights, and partnerships with key stakeholders. By fostering collaboration, we empower communities to play an active role in addressing the challenges of child abandonment, unplanned pregnancies, and family instability.

Our work in Child Protection involves:

Family Preservation

Identifying children at risk and conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
Developing and implementing intervention plans tailored to the needs of families.
Providing ongoing support and linking families to essential resources and referrals, such as counselling, community services, and financial assistance.

Temporary Safe Care

Recruiting, screening, and supporting temporary safe care parents and facilities to provide nurturing environments for children in need.
Offering statutory services and ongoing support to ensure the well-being and safety of children in temporary care.

Statutory Intervention

Conducting thorough assessments and facilitating the safe transition of children from harmful or unsafe environments into protective care.
Initiating children’s court inquiries and managing legal processes to secure the safety and rights of children.
Investigating and compiling comprehensive permanency plans that address each child’s unique needs and ensure long-term family care.

Crisis Pregnancy Support

Offering compassionate option counselling to birth mothers experiencing unplanned or crisis pregnancies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
Educating mothers about their legal rights and available options under The Children’s Act.
Providing critical support, including temporary accommodation, birth packs, transportation, and access to other essential services to ensure their well-being.

Family Reunification and Alternative Care

Building the capacity of birth parents through counselling, parenting education, and targeted support to prepare them for the child’s return.
Facilitating monitored visits to strengthen and rebuild parent-child relationships in a safe and supportive setting.
Linking families to community resources and grants to promote sustainability and long-term stability.
Monitoring, supervising, supporting, and evaluating the reunification process to ensure successful outcomes for children and families.

Foster Care Placements

Identifying children in need of long-term foster care and matching them with suitable foster families, including extended family or unrelated carers.
Screening, preparing, and training foster parents to ensure they are equipped to provide safe, nurturing environments.
Supervising and monitoring foster placements while facilitating reunification services with birth parents, prioritising the best interests of the child.

For years, Abba has been dedicated to strengthening families, helping children remain
in safe and nurturing homes. One mother shared,
"Abba’s support gave me hope when I felt completely lost."