Social work perspective of the achievements of the Fit Person (s) Program in Temeke, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania

Abstract

Like other countries in the developing world, Tanzania has faced more children needing protection and care. However, the available old and traditional alternative care systems have inadequately reduced the demand for protection and care for needy children. This study was undertaken to assess the achievements of the fit person program. Twenty (20) social workers employed at Temeke District Council were selected to participate and inform the study. Four focus group discussions of five members each and five key informants' interviews were used to generate information while observing the African-centred approach. This study was guided by Ubuntu theory, as it considers Africans' values, aspirations, beliefs and experiences in the efforts to protect and care for the children. The findings revealed that the Fit Person Program has achieved its obligations to protect and care for children to a large extent; as a result, it was scaled up to all Dar es Salaam region districts. The study recommends comprehensive research to explore the challenges faced by fit persons, social workers and children under the fit person's program.ent factors affecting access to Pre-Trial Diversion services by juvenile offenders from high density suburbs in Zimbabwe. How to cite this article using ASWNet style Buhori, J, A. (2023). Social work perspective of the achievements of the Fit Person (s) Program in Temeke, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania. People centred – The Journal of Development Administration (JDA), 8(4), 94-102. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jda.v8i4.1 Visit journal website: https://jda.africasocialwork.net