It is in this work where the focus on prevention and early intervention receives most attention. The emphasis of this programme is on mother and infant bonding and parent education and empowerment. Pre- and post-natal visiting is undertaken by community family support workers who work with the parents' strengths and provide emotional support in a structured programme that sensitises a mother to her infants needs and communications, shares parenting and child development information and link mothers with appropriate resources. They also pick up early signs of possible maternal depression, health difficulties, neglect or abuse and if necessary, refer the family to other resources for assistance and/or more particular intervention. The mother is assessed for appropriateness for the project and invited onto the project.

This work is done in the areas of Hanover Park; Khayelitsha(Site C, Town 2, Makhaza)Heideveld, Hout Bay Harbour Village,Imizamo Yethu(Hout Bay),Mitchell's Plain(Eastridge and Tafelsig), Retreat(Lavender HIll,Sea Winds) Lower Crossroads,Gugulethu and Philippi.

This is what two mothers had to say about the programm:

" I think if everyone here is on the programme, it will make a huge difference in Hanover Park because parents will learn to give their children love and support"

"Being in the programme is the best thing that happened to me. It has helped me understand my baby better"