CLEAN: The plight of South Africa's abandoned babies

The video discusses the challenges faced by abandoned and premature babies, highlighting cases where babies were found in dire situations. It attributes the rise in premature births to inadequate maternal care due to increased living costs. The video also notes a decline in foster care volunteers due to financial concerns. Social workers are actively engaging communities to raise awareness and encourage bringing children to organizations for help.

What are some of the extreme situations in which babies have been found?

• In a plastic bag under a bush

• In a luxury hotel

• In a shopping mall

• In a safe and warm home

What is a significant reason for the increase in premature births?

• Improved prenatal care

• Better medical facilities

• Mothers' inability to care for themselves due to high living costs

• Genetic factors

How has the cost of living affected pregnant mothers?

• It has made it difficult for them to maintain their usual care

• It has provided more resources

• It has improved their nutrition

• It has no effect

Why are fewer people coming forward to foster children?

• Lack of interest in fostering

• Increased financial burden

• Too many children available

• Strict fostering regulations

What role do social workers play in addressing the challenges of fostering?

• They adopt children themselves

• They raise awareness about available resources

• They create new fostering laws

• They provide financial aid