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If you or a child is in danger, call our 24-hour emergency line:
This line is for emergencies only. For general enquiries, call 011 640 1343.
I am in DANGER or someone is hurting me
Call Impilo on 084 541 2058, or SAPS on 10111.
I am PREGNANT and need support
WhatsApp our Birthmother Helpline on 083 247 5708 (Gauteng only).
I am WORRIED about a child
Call Impilo on 084 541 2058 or Childline on 0800 055 555.
I want to adopt
Find out how adoption works and how to start.
Other helplines
- Impilo Child Protection (24 hours): 084 541 2058
- SAPS (Police): 10111
- GBV Command Centre: 0800 428 428 or dial *120*7867#
- GBV Command Centre SMS: SMS “Help” to 31531
- TEARS Foundation: 0800 083 277 or dial *134*7355#
- Crisis line: 0861 574 747
- Childline South Africa: 0800 055 555
- POWA – People Opposing Women Abuse: 011 642 4345/6
- Lifeline South Africa: 0861 322 322
- Department of Social Development: 012 312 7727
- SADAG: 0800 567 567
- Children’s Guardian Unit: 067 408 0499
Looking for your birth family?
If you were adopted and want to trace your origins, visit our Search for Origins page.
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