Sparrows CYCC has been operating in Tarkastad since 11 April 2000, primarily as a residential care centre for orphans and vulnerable children between 2 and 18 years old. It is registered to accommodate 42 children at any given time, but currently accommodates 21 children. Between April 2000 and July 2017, it has cared for 71 children. The centre has expanded its services to the community of Tarkastad with the aim of strengthening the support systems of children in the community.