The DSWD Alternative Family Care Program provides care and protection to children who are orphaned, abandoned, or neglected, and puts them in foster families or group homes. The goal of the program is to provide these children with a loving and supportive family environment so that they can thrive and develop into healthy and successful adults. The Alternative Family Care … Read more
If you see or know someone who is abusing a child, it is important to tell the Department of Social Welfare and Development. This is the department that helps keep children safe from harm. They will investigate the situation and make sure the child is safe and well taken care of. No one wants to think about child abuse, but … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kalahi-CIDSS is a poverty alleviation program that uses a community-driven development (CDD) approach. The program focuses on the delivery of basic services such as water, sanitation, roads, health, education, and electrification. It also strengthens the capacity of local government units to identify and respond to the needs of their constituents. The overall … Read more
The DSWD International Social Welfare Services for Filipino (ISWSFN) provides assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. The services are free of charge, and include a range of programs that provide financial support, job placement advice, legal aid, repatriation assistance and social integration activities. ISWSFN also provides medical and psychological counseling to those in need. The Department of … Read more
DSWD Bahay Tuluyan ng mga Bata is a home for abandoned, abused, and neglected children. It provides a safe and nurturing environment for children to heal and grow. The home also offers educational and vocational programs to help the children reach their full potential. DSWD Bahay Tuluyan ng mga Bata is one of the many programs offered by the Department … Read more
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provides various services to distressed overseas Filipinos. These services include but are not limited to financial assistance, counseling, and legal assistance. Technically, the DSWD works with OWWA since OWWA is the Philippine counterpart abroad that directly takes care of the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers. The Philippines is known for being a … Read more
The DSWD Centenarian Program was established to give public recognition to Filipino citizens who have reached the age of 100 years old and above. It is also a way of promoting active aging and honoring the valuable contributions of the elderly in our society. Under the program, centenarians and their families will receive a visit from a representative of the … Read more
DSWD Quick Response Fund is a budget fund allocated by the Philippines government to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to help communities in times of calamities. The fund is used to provide immediate assistance to those affected by disasters and calamities, such as food, water, and shelter. It can also be used to help with the rehabilitation … Read more
The DSWD Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) is a 24-hour facility that provides temporary shelter, basic needs, and psycho-social interventions to abandoned, neglected, or abused children aged 0-6 years old. It also serves as a holding area for children in conflict with the law who are awaiting court disposition and provides temporary alternative family care to them. The … Read more
Are you a Filipino citizen looking for information on government social service programs? The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) offers a wide range of services to help Filipinos in need. This comprehensive list includes program descriptions, contact information, and other important details. DSWD is a government agency mandated to provide social protection services to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals … Read more