Free State Residential Care Centre is a multi-racial centre, which was founded in 1981 and has for the past twenty-five years grown from strength to strength.  During these years the Centre has proven itself as a reliable and well-established organisation with an excellent infrastructure, providing an essential service in the care of one of the most destitute groups, the mentally challenged person.

Our clients are mentally challenged persons above the age of eighteen years.  The majority are from the Free State Province.  Because of their disability they are unable to function in the open labour market and they do not have the ability to support themselves.  They are dependent on constant care and support.  Mental disability can not be cured and therefore the service that we provide is a lifelong process.  many do not have any relatives to support them and a very large number of parents are of old age and thus cannot supply any support.  Many come from economic poor conditions and we can not expect any financial support from that quarter.

Attendance to the Centre allows them to develop to their fullest potential and enables them to meet and interact with people who have the same needs and interests but it also does not deprive them of making contact with members of the public.

The demand for accommodation for persons with disabilities increase on a daily basis.  We have a long waiting list of parents interested in residential facilities for their children or as day workers.  The fact that there is a very low turnover, usually only caused by death, proves that there is huge demand for this service and the low incidence of problems amongst the residents and the production of good quality products are also proof that the workers are happy and content in their work and living conditions.

The service that we provide, residential and protected workshops, are in accordance with a Service Plan, approved by the Department of Social Development.  The subsidy received is also based on compliance to requirements prescribed by the Department.