The Godfather Project
Every child deserves a chance
Through the Godfather Project, Baby Therapy Centre brings free therapy, expert assessments, and caregiver training to children in the most vulnerable communities - because a child's circumstances should never limit their potential.
Whether your child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, or another genetic syndrome - or is experiencing developmental delays, feeding challenges, sensory processing differences, or speech difficulties - we are here for you.
At BTC, therapy doesn't happen in isolation. Our specialists collaborate across disciplines to understand the whole child, then build a care plan that addresses their specific needs. From your first assessment through to ongoing sessions, we are with you every step of the way.
Where We Work
Places of Safety & Care Centres
BTC therapists visit places of safety, child care and training centres, and community organisations on a regular basis - providing developmental assessments, therapeutic interventions, and professional guidance for the children and staff in their care.
Families Who Cannot Afford Therapy
The Godfather Project also funds free therapy sessions for children in the wider community whose families are unable to meet the cost of care. By removing financial barriers, we ensure that early intervention remains accessible to those who need it most.
A story of change
When we first met Sipho, he was withdrawn, uncomfortable, and showed little engagement with the world around him. His body offered him no ease - stiffness, discomfort, and the daily challenges of his conditions made even the simplest moments a struggle.
Through the Godfather Project's outreach programme, he began receiving regular therapy - and the change, though gradual, has been profound. His comfort has improved, his engagement has grown, and there are now moments of connection and calm that his family once could not have imagined.
He is one of many. And behind every child like him is a donor who made it possible.
Our impact
Beginning
Children reached through outreach so far
Therapy sessions delivered
Communities served
How you can help
Sponsor a Child
Become a Godparent to a child receiving therapy or daycare through the Godfather Project. Your monthly support provides consistent, ongoing care - and you'll receive regular updates on your child's progress.
Contact us to find out how to become a sponsor.
Make a Donation
R450 funds one therapy session for a child who would otherwise go without.
R4,500 funds weekly outreach therapy for 10 children for a full week.
R7,000 covers one month of specialised daycare.
Or give any amount - every Rand goes directly to a child in need.
Volunteer
Join us in our Daycare or outreach programmes and contribute your time and skills where they're needed most. Contact us to express your interest and we'll match you with the right opportunity.
Spread the Word
Share our mission with your network. Every new supporter - whether a donor, volunteer, or partner organisation - brings us closer to reaching more children.
Want to support the Godfather Project?
Whether you'd like to make a donation, sponsor a child, or explore a partnership - we'd love to hear from you.