care

care

in relation to a child, includes, where appropriate-

a)	within available means, providing the child with-

i)	a suitable place to live;

ii)	living conditions that are conducive to the child’s health, well-being and development; and

iii)	the necessary financial support;

b)	safeguarding and promoting the well-being of the child;

c)	protecting the child from maltreatment, abuse, neglect, degradation, discrimination, exploitation and any other physical, emotional or moral harm or hazards;

d)	respecting, protecting, promoting and securing the fulfilment of, and guarding against any infingement of the child’s rights set out in the Bill of Rights and the principles set out in Chapter 2 of this Act;

e)	guiding, directing and securing the child’s education and upbringing, including religious and cultural education and upbringing, in a manner appropriate to the child’s age, maturity and stage of development;

f)	guiding, advising and assisting the child in decisions to be taken by the child in a manner appropriate to the child’s age, maturity and stage of development;

g)	guiding the behaviour of the child in a humane manner;

h)	maintaining a sound relationship with the child;

i)	accommodating any special needs that the child may have; and

j)	generally, ensuring that the best interests of the child is the paramount concern in all matters affecting the child;