CHILDLINE KZN`S BACKGROUND

In 1985 the Addington hospital launched a Sexual Awareness Abuse Campaign with the help of the Sunday Tribune newspaper. The response from the public was said to be overwhelming and the idea of launching a Childline was born. The aim was to provide a specialized non-sectarian and non-racial help line for children and their families who had undergone any form of abuse. The response from various professionals was also positive and thus the idea was eventually out into practice.

In June 1986, Childline was launched as a telephone Crisis line for children and their families. Professionals such as social workers, teachers, nurses and psychologists gave up their spare time to assist and initially heeded the call or help. By 1990 many of these volunteers needed to take a well-earned break and the need to replenish the complement of voluntary crisis counselors increased.

In 1988 the treatment unit of Childline was initiated when a number of professionals expressed concern at the lack of specialized treatment services for abused children. These concerns were also reflected by the support of the general public for the development of a therapy centre. Childline Kwazulu Natal is a provincial, non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides essential preventative, educative, therapeutic and rehabilitative services to children and their families. It is an independent service, affiliated to Childline South Africa.

How is Childline KZN financed?

Childine KZN`s services are dependent on donations from private
Individuals, family trusts, funding and corporate organizations. Whilst the
Organisation has received incredible support over the years, it is always
in need of further assistance.

How is Childline KZN administered?

The Board which oversees the organization, is elected every year at the AGM. The general public may submit nominations for the Board. A Director, assisted by a small team of dedicated full-time staff manages the day - to - day operations.

Childline Central Office - Durban:
Social Workers are based at the following offices.
Most Admin staff, including Management and the Crisis
Line staff are based at the Head Office in Durban.
123 Percy Osborne Road, Morningside, Durban
031-312 0904

SUB OFFICE: Pietermaritzburg:383 Bulwer Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

SATELLITE OFFICE: Chatsworth, Umlazi, Ndwedwe, Umbumbulu, Maphumuluo, Inanda, Phoenix - Gandhi Hospital

WHERE IS CHILDLINE KWAZULU-NATAL LOCATED?

The Regional Childline offices are located at:

123 Percy Osborn Road, Morningside, Durban, 4001
Tel: 031-312 0904 / 031 312 0902
Fax: 031 312 6008
Email: childlin@global.co.za