The DSWD Adoption Program is an important program that helps children find homes and families. The program provides a number of services to both the children and the families who adopt them, including counseling, medical care, and financial assistance. The goal of the program is to ensure that every child has a safe and loving home. Also Read: DSWD Foster Care … Read more
The DSWD Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is a conditional cash transfer program of the Philippine government under the Department of Social Welfare and Development. The program aims to eradicate extreme poverty in the Philippines by investing in health and education, particularly for ages 0–18. The 4Ps program is one of the Philippine government’s most successful anti-poverty programs and has … Read more
The DSWD Foster Care Program provides temporary care to children who are not able to live with their families due to various reasons. The program seeks to provide a family environment for the child, where he or she can be given love and care, and eventually be reunified with his or her family. Currently, the DSWD is looking for families … Read more
Since its establishment, the DSWD Listahanan (National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction) has been one of the government’s key programs in reducing poverty. The system identifies and targets the poorest households in the country so that they can be given assistance through various social welfare programs. The DSWD Listahanan has been updated regularly to ensure that it accurately reflects … Read more
Filipino individuals who are in crisis situations can take advantage of the AICS program developed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development agency. The AICS is part of the national government’s strategy to provide immediate relief assistance to individuals and families who are affected by calamities and other emergency or crisis situations. The AICS provides financial assistance to help … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is a government department in the Philippines that is responsible for the administration of social welfare and development programs. The DSWD is headed by the Secretary of Social Welfare and Development, who is appointed by the President of the Philippines. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a government agency in the … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has several programs under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis (AICS) program, including the DSWD Medical Assistance Program (MAP), a cash aid financial assistance to qualified indigent individuals to cover their out-of-pocket medical expenses. Filipinos who are in need of financial assistance for their medical bills, hospital operation procedures, and/or therapy, can … Read more
When a disaster strikes and damages or destroys homes, the first order of business is always to ensure that families have a safe place to stay. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is providing housing materials assistance to calamity-stricken families who lost their homes due to recent typhoons or disasters. This program is part of the government’s continuing … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development or DSWD is the Philippines’ lead agency responsible for providing social protection and promoting human development. In times of calamities and disasters, the DSWD mobilizes its resources to provide relief assistance and rehabilitation support to affected communities. The department has helped families affected by calamities such as floods, typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions … Read more
DSWD eServices is a one-stop online portal that provides access to various social welfare and development services of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). It aims to provide an efficient and convenient way for the public to avail of DSWD programs and services. Some of the services that can be accessed through DSWD eServices include: Application for social … Read more