Core Values & Projects
What we do“Every child deserves a champion – An adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”
– Rita F Pearson
RESCUE
Babies are rescued in various ways, either by SAPS, Child Protection Services or from hospitals where mothers request to give their child up for adoption.
Babies often arrive unwell, malnourished and traumatized from neglect, abuse or the displacement from familiar faces.
RESTORE
The Almond Tree staff are passionate about caring for and nurturing vulnerable babies and children.
We are devoted to caring for and restoring every baby that comes through our doors. The Almond Tree has dedicated, trained staff who understand the trauma experienced by babies.
RELEASE
The Almond Tree is actively involved in decision making from the moment a baby or child is placed in our care.
We determine outcomes through a multi-disciplinary team that meet regularly to discuss the progress of individual cases and together ensure that the interests of the child are prioritized.
Our Programs & Projects
Every child deserves a champion – An adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be. – Rita F Pearson
Care & protection of vulnerable babies & children
Abandonment and abuse of vulnerable babies and children is a result of various factors such as: Poverty and the breakdown of traditional kinship support systems due to HIV/Aids and urbanization as well as rape and statutory rape.
Staff Training and Development
In this line of work, it is the people involved who make all the difference. We pride ourselves in our ability to recruit excellent staff. We make a point of motivating and uplifting our staff, who in turn contribute to the well-being and growth of The Almond Tree.
Education
By the age of 2, a baby’s brain will have reached 80% of its adult size.
The quality of experiences during the first 1000 days of life establishes the foundation for everything that follows.