Social Workers Seek Help For Neglected Child

The girl, together with her six months-old sibling are said to have been neglected by their mother in June. The baby has been accommodated by ChildLine Botswana, while the four-year-old resides at Good Hope Primary Hospital.

Good Hope social welfare officer, Gaone Kgaodi said the case was reported to them in September. They have been trying to find accommodation for the four-year-old, in vain, because institutions are saying there is no space. Kgaodi said Cheshire Foundation has promised to take the child so long as she has a place to stay during holidays. She said they have tried to hold talks with the child's immediate relatives but they are not willing to help.