EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL CARE AND THE EXPRESSION OF CULTURAL IDENTITY OF ADOLESCENT BOYS AT A CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRE (CYCC) IN JOHANNESBURG

victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment in South Africa. However, professionals in these settings face a dilemma, as they often cannot accommodate every child’s cultural needs. This study explored the cultural challenges experienced by adolescent boys living at a CYCC in Ekurhuleni. Findings indicate that CYCCs are doing an excellent job at ensuring a nurturing environment for the children. However, it also emerged that there are challenges related to preserving the culture of children as a result of constraints of resources and limited staff diversity.