About Us

Our Kids are in Crisis

Children and teenagers have access to lots of information on the changes their bodies are going through but it is fraught with danger. KT Cares gives safe, truthful and supportive information to children, parents and teachers on their changing bodies, gender, sexuality, sexual health and relationships.

KT Cares is gently written and illustrated by a psychologist, with everything moderated by medical professionals.

Our children need less of this:

And more of this:

The KT Cares Team

Barbara Proudfoot has a BA and Post Grad Certificate in Education (University of Witwatersrand) with 20 years Special Educational Needs teaching experience and now works within the NGO space supporting organisations in education and welfare.

Karen Lindi completed a Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship from GIBs in 2018 and has recently been appointed as the Service Coordinator at Kingsmead College.

Saranne Meyersfeld holds a Master’s degree in Psychology (University of Roehampton) and is an author, illustrator and storyteller. Saranne has written numerous books for healthcare workers, caregivers and young people.

Acknowledgements:



Grateful thanks go to The Aids Foundation South Africa for resources to support comprehensive sexuality education for young people, caregivers, health and social workers, and educators.

KT Cares Authors and Illustrator



Tell Me About the Changes in My Body - Saranne Meyersfeld and Deborah Ewing https://www.aids.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tell-Me-About-the-Changes-low-res-2021.pdf

Pregnancy, Sexual Violence and STIs - Saranne Meyersfeld

Illustrations – SMART2021 (All rights reserved)