Child Welfare SA White River is situated in the scenic Lowveld of Mpumalanga, South Africa. The town of White River is surrounded by mountains, forests, waterfalls and other beautiful attractions which nature has to offer. Despite the beauty and serenity of this tourist hub, White River is not excluded from the social ills which plague communities all over our country. Social problems include the HIV / AIDS pandemic, child abuse, exploitation and neglect, unemployment, poverty, domestic violence, child trafficking and children made orphaned and vulnerable by HIV and AIDS and other diseases. It can undoubtedly be stated that South Africa is facing a national child protection crisis. Statistical data reflects an alarming increase in the incidence of child sexual abuse (34% ), physical abuse (64% ), neglect (51% ) and exploitation (37% ) . This crisis is further compounded by the continued increase in the HIV and AIDS prevalence in South Africa, resulting in children being left orphaned