Q&A

Partnership and Financing

1 Question: What are the funding criteria?

Answer:

• Submission of a Service Plan with Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic objectives, which has, time frames. The objectives should be in line with the Department's priorities.
• A constitution that embraces the provisions of social development services.
• The management structure must be inclusive and representative.
• The organization should be able to account for the utilization of funds.
• If they are a new or emerging organization, efforts are made by the Department to pair them with an organization that will assist in setting up proper reporting mechanisms.
• The organization should be legally registered in terms of any other service specific related legislation e.g. in case of a Children's Home, it has to be registered in terms of the Child Care Act.
• Registration with the NPO Directorate. The NPO Act stipulates that registration of NPO is not compulsory. It is the Departmental condition that organizations can be considered for funding if they are registered as NPOs or can be funded conditionally whilst they are in the process of registering.
• Submission of the organizations latest statement of Income and Expenditure.

When considering the funding for organizations the Department will consider the following issues:

• The number of people served.
• How long an organization has operated?
• Racially biased programmes.
• Narrowly specialist services.
• Services which are isolated from other services.
• Services that continue the unequal distribution of welfare services.

2 Question: What are the procedures for registration as a Not-for-Profit Organisation?

Answer:

• Complete the registration form available from the local Department of Social Development
• Attach 2 copies of the Constitution. There is a model Constitution that is available from the Department.
• Post or hand-deliver both to the National Department for Social Development or deliver copies to the Provincial Department for postage.
• No cost is attached for this registration.

3 Question: What is the procedure to register as Section 21 Company or a Trust?

Answer:

• Registration is done through the Lawyers. More information on this can be obtained from the National Office of the Department of Social Development in Pretoria.

 

 

Q&A

Persons With Special Needs

1.Question: What is the criteria for the registration and subsidisation of homes for the aged?

Answer: Criteria for registration of homes for the aged.

Home for the Aged means any institution or other place of residence maintained mainly for the accommodation and care of aged or debilitated persons and any place where any aged or debilitated person is cared for or accommodated for remuneration, whether by way of money or goods.

According to section 3 of the Aged Persons Act, 81 of 1967, no person shall manage a home for the aged, unless such home has been registered under this section.

To apply for registration regulation 2 indicates that,

a properly signed certificate of the local authority in whose area the home for the aged has been established, to the effect that such home complies with all the structural and health requirements of such local authority, a copy of the domestic rules of such home,

full particulars of any fees levied or to be levied by the management of such home on the residents thereof must accompany the application for registration.

The regional office of the Department of Social Development will on receipt of the application do an onsite visit and complete an inspection report on the home. They would also liase with the Health Department to do a visit, concentrating on the medical issues in the home.

All of the above information and documents with a recommendation regarding registration, are send to the Provincial Office who evaluate the application and when satisfied, issues a registration certificate.

Whenever the name of a home, the number of beds provided for, the structure or ownership changes, application for re registration must be done.

It is important to note that all homes must be registered, whether it is subsidised by the department or not. Registration does not mean approval for funding. Presently 101 homes for the aged receive subsidy and a further 98 private homes who receive no subsidy, are registered. One State home run by the Department also provides accommodation to 190 persons.

Funding/ subsidisation, can only be considered when a business plan is received. The criteria for the provision of subsidised beds in the province is 2 % of the aged population in Gauteng , therefore approximately 9137 beds according to the 1996 census. Presently approximately 9424 beds are approved for subsidy in the province, which, with the expected growth in the aged population is on target.

Services rendered at these homes are monitored by the DSO's of the Department to ensure quality, equity and transformation of services. The Department only takes responsibility for the poor and frail Older Person when subsidy is considered. Residents are screened financially and according to the DQ 98 ( Dependency Questionnaire). Subsidy on a sliding scale is only approved for a person with an income below R 1 300 per month and an index score on the DQ 98 of 30 and above.

To qualify for subsidy a person must comply with both the requirements. (Eg a person with an income above R 1 300 but a DQ 98 index score of 45 will not qualify and a person with an income of R 700 per month with a DQ 98 index score of 15 will also not qualify for subsidy.)

2. Question: What is the criteria for the registration and subsidisation of homes for persons with disabilities?

Answer: Criteria Homes for Persons with Disabilities.

Due to the fact that the registration of homes for persons with disabilities is not legislated, the Department follows the same procedures and policies for the approval of these homes as mentioned above for the registration of homes for the aged.

The Department presently subsidise 36 homes for persons with disabilities in Gauteng.

3. Question: Who are responsible for service delivery for children with disabilities?

Answer: Services for persons / children with disabilities.

Services for persons with disabilities are shared by a number of departments.

The Department of Health takes responsibility for profoundly mentally handicapped children. Provision is made in homes licensed according to the Mental Health Act and Day care centres subsidised by Health.

Physically disabled children are accommodated within the Department of Education as part of their policy of inclusion and in their LSEN schools.

The Department of Social Development , provides residential care for persons with physical and mental disabilities, 18 years and older, in homes for persons with disabilities. No special homes for children with disabilities exists. Should a child with disabilities be in need of care in terms of the Child Care Act, it is expected that existing children homes make provision for them or suitable foster care placements are found for them.

Provision is made in protective workshops for persons 18 years and older who function on a productivity level below 50% related to the open labour market. When specially motivated, children of 16 years are sometimes accommodated.

Social work services are provided to disabled children and their families who require it mainly by NGO's subsidised by the department of Social Development. The Social grant system provide for Care Dependency grants for children with disabilities who require 24 hour care under the age of 18. Persons over the age of 18 can apply for a disability grant. The Department of Labour provides sheltered employment for adult persons with disabilities who can not compete in the open labour market but functions on a productivity level above 50%

 

 

Q&A

Sustainable Livelihoods

1.Question: How is the funding of intersectoral programmes envisaged?

Answer:

GIDU does not fund any programmes. Existing funding is utilised to encourage integrated, innovative and sustainable poverty reduction interventions within the core functions of provincial, national and local governments. The purpose should not be the expansion of the financial resource base of departments, but rather to encourage collaboration, filling the gaps in current service provision, and strengthening impact; in essence rewarding multi- stakeholder and interdepartmental programmes.

2. Question: How will communities benefit from the activities of GIDU?

Answer:

• GIDU facilitates the use of funding as leverage to encourage greater funding commitments and the increase of the participation of the private sector, other spheres of government (especially local government), other government departments and international structures in the funding of community-based programmes in the various targeted areas in the province;
• GIDU facilitates the building capacity and empowerment of community-based organizations and local authorities to deal with local social development issues through development centres and coordinating structures such as the Interdepartmental Poverty Alleviation Committee, Forum of Faith-based organizations, etc

3. Question: How does Intergovernmental coordination take place?

Answer:

Integrated planning and implementation of community-based infrastructure projects in the province, with maximum participation of the various provincial & national departments and local government e.g. the implementation of Development Centres in partnership with Local Government, Department of Labour and other GPG programmes.

4. Question: What management information does GIDU provide to the GPG?

Answer:

• Research has been conducted on geographic and social targeting to ensure that needy/poor areas and vulnerable communities in the province are targeted/reached by the programme.
• Research has been commissioned to study the impact of migration on the poverty profile of Gauteng. Hosting of Poverty policy dialogue sessions to inform decision makers on policy options e.g. Co-operatives and Social Development

 

 

Q&A

Women and Gender

1 Question: How do I contact the Sub-directorate: Women and Gender?

Answer:

Postal address:
Private Bag X35
Johannesburg
2000,

Physical address:
69 Commissioner Street
Johannesburg

Telephone number: 011 355 7600/1

2 Question: Where can I find information on services?

Answer:

The national directory of services is available from the:

National coordinator at:

National Department of Social Development
Telephone: 012 312 7568 or
Fax: 012 323 3733

Private Bag X901
Pretoria
0001

or

Provincial coordinator at:

Gauteng Department of Social Development
Telephone: 012 355 7718 or
Fax: 011 492 1094

Private Bag X35
Johannesburg
2000

3 Question: What is the procedure for the registration of a shelter for women?

Answer:

A Non-profit Organisation that wishes to register a facility must submit an application in the prescribed format to the closest Service Office of the Department.

An assessment will be done, together with other role-players (such as the local authority) to evaluate the suitability of the organization, physical structures, services, etcetera.

Guidance will be given to ensure the development and compliance with requirements, norms and standards.

4 Question: Why doesn't the Department have its own legislation?

Answer:

The partnerships between different stakeholders guides the responsibilities of the Department that is responsible for the implementation of specific issues included in different pieces of legislation pertaining to services related to Women and Gender, for example:

SERVICE	LEGISLATION	DELEGATION/RESPONSIBILITY
Shelters for Women	Domestic Violence Act, 116/1998	Registration of shelters Recommendation of funding Coordinated sheltered accommodation Policy on (domestic) violence and crisis intervention services Policy on socio-economic empowerment of women (poverty/sheltering) Appropriate therapy HIV/AIDS Possible long term support
Victim Empowerment	Domestic Violence Act, 116/1998 Sexual Offences Act, 23/57 Other applicable Acts	Victim support Counseling services Victim support groups Specialized therapy programmes Recommendation of funding Education Awareness Volunteers Networking and forums Staff development and management HIV/AIDS
Divorce and Mediation	Mediation in certain divorce matters Act, 24/89 Other applicable Acts	Assessment Social Work Reports Referrals Court attendance Volunteers Information and training

5 Question: What is the procedure for applying for a subsidy for a shelter?

Answer:

Applications for funding must be submitted by registered facilities to the Department in the form of a Service Plan. This format can be obtained from a Decentralised Service Office and applies to all categories of services, but can be adapted accordingly, where necessary.

6 Question: Who is eligible for this service?

Answer:

The Department of Social Development will target services to 58 280 (3%) of the population of women who are at risk (between the ages 18 59 in Gauteng). These services will include community based services, skills training, job creation, combating the effects of violence, provision of shelters, provision of developmental programmes, etc.

7 Question: What is the main aim of the strategy?

Answer:

The main aim is the administering and monitoring of policy to ensure the provision of preventive, early intervention, statutory services and a continuum of care in a caring and developmental manner to women.

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8 Question: When is Women's Month celebrated?

Answer:

Women's month is celebrated every year in August.