The document discusses the Displaced Persons Unit in Johannesburg which addresses homelessness through a multi-sectoral approach. Key areas of focus include identifying homeless populations, assessing their needs, and linking them to services. The unit works with various partners from government departments to NGOs. Programs implemented include outreach, family reunification, and operating shelters to assist the homeless.

1. HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE DISPLACED PERSONS UNIT WARD BASED APPROACH REGION B 18 NOVEMBER 2011

5. Stakeholder Management The Unit ensures that there is optimal buy-in, involvement and commitment of all relevant stakeholders (internal departments and external) for an integrated and multi-disciplinary intervention.

7. Possible Multi Sectoral Interventions Conduct Ward based profiling to understand the extent of the problem and Solutions required. Removal of the people in the hotspots is imminent as the areas have become an eyesore. Reclaim the hotspots by relevant stakeholders constant monitoring of the spots to prevent re-invasion. Provide soft and hard skills to those who are willing to participate. Partnership including surrounding communities and other relevant stakeholders should come up with a sustainable program that will keep the hotspots clean. PLEASE VOLUNTEER YOUR SERVICES/ RESOURCES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

9. City of Johannesburg Sanctuaries Wembley Sanctuary 106 Turfontein Road Turfontein (For Children under 18 years) Hospital Hill 52 Klein Street Hillbrow ( For Adults) Night Shelter 3 Kotze Street Opposite Constitutional Hill Hillbrow ( For Adults) Sanctuaries

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