Essential care and support services for young children

This policy brief defines the essential services, which young children need to survive and thrive.

The brief discusses the barriers preventing South Africa’s most vulnerable children in accessing these services, and makes policy recommendations to increase access.

Written by Lizette Berry, Children’s Institute, University of Cape Town. Published by Ilifa in September 2012.

• Developing the Essential Package of ECD services
• The Essential Package 2ed