Maternal and Early Child Support grant

Pregnancy can exacerbate pre-existing vulnerabilities in certain populations by lowering education and employment opportunities, increasing needs and heightening dependency. CHP is contributing research to offer maternity and early child support grants as a mechanism for giving children the best possible start in life, for reducing inequities stemming from pregnancy and for alleviating family poverty. This work provides a unique opportunity for interventions over a brief period which could have massive impacts and synergies beyond compare.

The lead researcher is Associate Professor Matthew Chersich: matthew.chersich@wits.ac.za

Publications and Reports

Van den Heever A, Blaauw D, Scorgie F, Chersich M. Investigating the potential impact of maternity and early child support in South Africa: An options assessment. Report produced for the Department of Social Development, August 2012.

Van den Heever A, Blaauw D, Scorgie F, Chersich M. Investigating the potential impact of maternity and early child support in South Africa: An options assessment. Annex 1: Situational Assessment, August 2012.

Van den Heever A, Blaauw D, Scorgie F, Chersich M. Investigating the potential impact of maternity and early child support in South Africa: An options assessment. Annex 2: Local Perspectives and International Experience, August 2012.

Van den Heever A, Blaauw D, Scorgie F, Chersich M.Investigating the potential impact of maternity and early child support in South Africa: An options assessment. Annex 3: Options Appraisal, August 2012.

Van den Heever A, Blaauw D, Scorgie F, Chersich M.Investigating the potential impact of maternity and early child support in South Africa: An options assessment. Policy Framework, August 2012.