Community Projects
Parenting Support and Skills Development Program
Project Name: Empowered Parenting for Stronger Families
Objective: To strengthen family units by equipping parents with essential parenting skills and support mechanisms that foster healthy relationships and child development.
Target Group: Parents and caregivers of children attending Eland School and surrounding farms.
Facilitator: Letitea Molise – Community Service Facilitator (CSF)
Partnerships: In collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare for structure, protocol, and reporting.
Program Overview:
Originally launched in 2017 as a six-part workshop tailored for Eland School parents.
Ongoing delivery through small group sessions across six farming communities.
Includes house-to-house visits and individual counselling where needed.
Outcomes:
Improved parenting confidence and communication within families.
Strengthened parent-child relationships.
Increased community trust in support services.
Sustainability: Continued rollout as part of a regular community engagement plan. Integration with other wellbeing and education programs offered by the school.
Youth Life Skills and Personal Development Holiday Program
Project Name: Future Builders: Dream, Inspire, Implement.
Objective: To provide adolescents with life skills training, personal development support, and vision-building tools to help shape positive futures.
Target Group: Community Learners from Grades 8 to 12.
Frequency: Twice yearly during school holidays
Facilitator: Letitea Molise – CSF, with support from student teachers
Program Overview:
Workshops attended by 20–30 learners per session.
Focus on confidence-building, goal setting, and essential life skills.
Student teachers act as assistants, gaining valuable mentorship and facilitation experience.
Activities Include:
Personal goal planning
Communication and leadership skills
Emotional awareness and self-esteem building
Outcomes:
Youth gain confidence to envision and pursue better life paths.
Student teachers enhance their teaching and social engagement skills.
Community-wide inspiration through youth motivated to secure a future where the entire community benefits.
Community Support and Social Welfare Liaison
Project Name: Community Connections: Integrated Support Services
Objective: To provide a structured and accessible support system for families and individuals in the Eland School catchment area, ensuring timely assistance and stronger links to formal social services.
Target Group: All residents of the Eland School community, including vulnerable families.
Facilitator: Letitea Molise – Community Service Facilitator and Liaison Officer
Protocol Development:
A formalised structure was co-designed with the Department of Social Welfare to:
Define Ms Molise’s responsibilities
Establish clear communication routes
Enable regular reporting and accountability
Services Provided:
General community support
Referrals to government services
Counselling and informal support
Coordination of workshops and local resources
Outcomes:
Improved access to government welfare and social development programs.
Increased trust and participation in community services.
A responsive and coordinated approach to community challenges.
Impact Measurement: Ongoing feedback from community members and government stakeholders informs program improvements and ensures accountability.