We also spoke to Charmaine Lillie - a volunteer at Miracle Kidz Safe House speaking to us
about what they do. Miracle Kidz a safe house for abandoned and abused babies
and toddlers opened its doors in 2007 after founder Elsie du Plessis and her
handyman husband Ras decided to open their hearts and home to more children in
need of a safe place following the adoption of two siblings in 2004 and 2005. The
house is a dream come true for Elsie as she also wanted to look after children
since she was also abandoned at nine months old. Children are cared for a
maximum period of 6 months as the law allows for a child to be in safety care
before he or she needs to be re-united with their respective families or be
placed in foster care. They not only care for their physical needs but also
provide a loving temporary home to them and tend to their illnesses, broken
hearts and spirits. For further information you can contact Elsie on
072 761 9301 or send an email to strandmiraclekids@gmail.com
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