PRIMARY CARE
All at La Culla are totally committed to giving babies the right start to their lives.
ROLE OF LA CULLA
Babies, rightfully, demand attention at all times and La Culla responds.
A START BABIES DESERVE
From birth, babies begin to develop emotions. Love, caring, belonging and happiness is what they need.
La Culla offers protection, safety and love
the fundamental rights of babies, no matter the circumstances into which they are born.
PROTECTION
Protecion is a primary right for babies. Protection from harm, illness, cold and discomfort.
La Culla is their safe haven.
SAFETY
Entrenched in our constitution is the right to safety for all citizens. From birth, babies deserve a safe environment to develop.
LOVE
Without doubt, the commitment from La Culla to, unconditionally, love each and every baby.
La Culla developed from a family of love
About us care love protection family values
La Culla was born out of an excess of love from the Maritz family. Their desire to give this love to babies, abandoned for whatever reason, drove a passion to establish La Culla, a safe haven for babies.
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Donate hereOur Team
Each member of our management team and staff is committed to our core values, all centred around the love, protection and care for babies.
Janine Maritz
Director
Janine, driver of La Culla, is totally committed to seeing every baby gets the start they deserve in life.
Kurt Maritz
Director
Kurt’s love for children starts with his own. His unconditional commitment to the development of his children is inspirational.
Jackie Senzeni Sithole
House Mother
Jackie brings a wealth of experience to the team.
Her passion for the welfare of children knows no bounds.
Arlene Jacobs
Administration
Arlene has an impeccable record in administration and keeps our records in perfect order.
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La Culla – safe haven for babies cannot do it alone. Our donors are the most important part of our chief objective, which is to provide for abandoned babies. These[…]
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