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About Little Angels
Little Angels opened its doors on 3rd May 2005,
initially as a day-care facility for children with
special needs. Following a meeting in September 2005
with the Perpetual Care Trust, Thea Vermaas, the home’s
founder, proposed that Little Angels become a permanent
care facility managed by house parents.
The Trust agreed and approved funding allowing Little
Angels to take on children with mental
and physical
disabilities on a permanent basis. Little Angels
accepted its first three permanent residents on 1st
December that same year.
We now have 12 children living permanently in the house,
as well as three children who are cared for during the
day and after school.
While our children may be limited physically or
emotionally, we strive to do our best and make sure that
they receive the love and attention that will enable
them to enjoy a good quality of life and maximise their
potential.
Staff
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We have a dedicated staff committed to caring
for our children, headed up by project manager
Thea Vermaas and centre manager Sune Bester. We
also have a team of professionals who give our
Little Angels specialised care. |
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Project Manager: |
Thea
Vermaas |
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Centre Manger:
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Sune
Bester |
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Physiotherapy: |
Sue Fry & Rosemary Wordsworth |
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Reflexology: |
Nicolene Stemmet |
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Occupational therapy: |
Et-Al / Senecio |
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Aroma & Massage therapy: |
Isa Carstens Academy, Stellenbosch |
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Seating / Positioning Therapists: |
Shonaquip |
Vision
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Little Angels Village – a lifetime home for
people with special needs where they will be
cared
for with respect and dignity
Our vision is to create a haven for our Little
Angels by building a village-type environment to
nurture and care for residents of all ages. The
village will include cottages for children with
house parents
The village will provide:
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World-class
rehabilitation facilities and treatment for
individuals with brain injuries
causing severe
physical and/or mental disabilities
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Life-long care for
abandoned / abused children and adults with
special needs
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Respite care for
non-permanent residents
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Daycare and
treatment for people with disabilities from
within the local community
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Training in the
application of rehabilitation and stimulation
therapies for parents and
families of the disabled
from around the country
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Training and
support resources to parents / care-workers from
under-resourced
countries throughout Africa |
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Some of our Little Angels |
 Success is our greatest reward, read more about our little angels who are learning to fly.
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