The Homestead Projects for Street Children

The Homestead Projects for Street Children Our Mission is to ensure that there are no children living, working or begging on the streets of Cape Town.

The Homestead is a 44 year old organisation, established in 1982, that takes care of children who used to live, beg and work on the streets, also has Prevention and Early Intervention Programmes for children at risk of ending up on the streets. This is achieved through prevention, outreach, intake, residential therapy, family reunification and job creation projects. Donate to the Homestead and Help us to get and keep children off the street.

WE ARE HIRING!The Homestead Projects for Street Children successfully transitions neglected and traumatised children awa...
17/08/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

The Homestead Projects for Street Children successfully transitions neglected and traumatised children away from the street, back home, or onto successful independent living through a holistic
set of prevention, outreach, stabilisation, residential care, and family reunification and youth transition programmes.

The Homestead seeks to appoint a qualified Child & Youth Care Worker at our Child & Youth Care Centre (CYCC) in Observatory. The LaunchPad CYCC is a transitional residential care programme
for youth aged 15 to 21 who are preparing to leave care. The aim of the programme is to ensure that youth who leave the Homestead are well-prepared and ready to move out.

To apply for this position, please click on the link below:
https://forms.gle/sC5wyeTDyLKc3cr69

Closing date for applications: 25 August 2026

03/08/2026

The Homestead is so grateful to the Expresso team for allowing us to spotlight the essential services that we provide as well as to every individual that contributed towards another successful Mandela Month campaign this July.

We hope to continue inspiring change and receive the support that we need in order to keep caring for the vulnerable youth and children that we serve.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support we have received this Mandela Month!💚 Thank you so much to ...
24/07/2026

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support we have received this Mandela Month!💚 Thank you so much to each of the individuals who contributed towards our organisation, we hope that our connection continues to grow with each passing year.
A special thanks to:
Black Pen Recruitment
LASEC Group
Octave
WCED Interns
Leigh Le Riche
Standard Trust LTD
And the Thuthuzela Care Centres

We are deeply grateful for this support that allows us to keep providing much needed care to the vulnerable children and youth who access our services.

Thank you so much to each and every individual that contributed so generously towards The Homestead’s needs this Mandela...
20/07/2026

Thank you so much to each and every individual that contributed so generously towards The Homestead’s needs this Mandela Day. It is only with this kind of support that we can continue to provide the essential services that we do, at no cost to our beneficiaries.
Special thanks to:
Seeff Properties
Cape Town Productions
Möbius Digital
Alexander Forbes
Pedros
Ozow

We are truly grateful for your willingness to make a difference and hope that your connection with The Homestead continues to grow 💚

We are so grateful to the Seeff Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl teams for rolling up their sleeves in support of The Homes...
17/07/2026

We are so grateful to the Seeff Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl teams for rolling up their sleeves in support of The Homestead.

Your time, care, and 400 sandwiches remind us what Mandela Day is all about 💫

Thank you for making a difference with us. 💛

The Homestead Projects for Street Children successfully transitions neglected and traumatized children away from the str...
16/07/2026

The Homestead Projects for Street Children successfully transitions neglected and traumatized children away from the street, back home or onto successful independent living through a holistic set of prevention, outreach, stabilization, residential care and family reunification and youth transition programs.

The Homestead seeks to appoint 2 qualified Social Auxiliary Workers to our Prevention and Early Intervention Drop-In Centre in Woodstock and Site C, Khayelitsha.

Please see the advert attached for more details.

All interest applicants must use the Google link:
https://forms.gle/543PMiHjPTBvJp339
to apply.

Thank you Bitcube
14/07/2026

Thank you Bitcube

13/07/2026

This is how your 67 minutes with The Homestead can ensure impactful and lasting change!

With our diverse services there are multiple ways you can give back this Mandela Day.

Simply select the option that aligns the most with you and together we can create a future where every child has the opportunity to feel safe, valued and loved.

If you’d like to make a donation:
Account name: THE HOMESTEAD
Bank: ABSA
Branch Code: 632005
Account number: 4052958568

We are deeply grateful and thank you for your support💚

Looking for ideas on how you can give back 67 meaningful minutes this Mandela Month? At The Homestead we encourage 67 Ac...
08/07/2026

Looking for ideas on how you can give back 67 meaningful minutes this Mandela Month?

At The Homestead we encourage 67 Acts of Kindness that will create lasting impact and change.

Here are some ideas of how you can get involved with some 67 themed activities that will directly impact the lives of the children in our care💚

The Homestead is deeply grateful for every single contribution that directly impacts the lives of the children and famil...
07/07/2026

The Homestead is deeply grateful for every single contribution that directly impacts the lives of the children and families we serve. We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible staff from Bitcube for the generous donation of pantry items as well as warm blankets, toiletries, and other kitchen necessities during Mondela Month.

It is only with meaningful partnerships and support such as this that we can continue to provide care to the children and beneficiaries who access our services💚

Address

150 Strand St
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

+27214199763

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