MSWD MAIN

Functional Statement

• Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the Mayor, implement the same particularly those which have to do with social welfare programs and projects which the Sanggunian is empowered to provide for;
• Identify the basic needs of the needy, the disadvantage and the impoverished and develop and implement measures to alleviate their problems and improve their living conditions;
• Provide relief and appropriate measures to defer further abuse and exploitation and recommend appropriate measures to deter further abuse and exploitation.
• Assists the Mayor in implementing the barangay level program for the total development and protection of children up to six  (6) years of age.
• Facilitate the implementation of welfare programs for the disabled, elderly and victims of drug addiction, the rehabilitation of prisoners and parolees, the prevention of juvenile delinquency and such other activities which would eliminate or minimize the ill-effect of poverty;
• Initiate and support youth welfare programs that will enhance the role of the youth in nation-building;
• Coordinate with the government agencies and non-governmental organizations which have for their purpose the promotion and the protection of all needy, disadvantaged, under-privileged or impoverished groups or individuals, particularly those identified to be vulnerable and high- risk to exploitation, abuse and neglect;
• Be in the frontline of service delivery, particularly those which have to do with immediate relief during and assistance in the aftermath of man-made and natural disaster and calamities.

Programs and Services

AICS - Assistance in Crisis Situation

• To facilitate signing of Social Case Study Report
• Log all record beneficiaries who were provided of assistance such as medical, financial, educational, shelter, burial/funeral assistance, and Petron loan

VAWC - Violence Against Women and Children (Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Economic Abuse)

• Assessment interview to victim

• Counseling
• Referral to appropriate agencies (Municipal Health Center, Philippine National Police, Public Attorney's Office, Child Protection Unit, Barangay Protection Order)
• Case conference for both parties if needed
• Filing of the case if necessary
• Birth certificate of minor needed for family support and filing of case.
• Close coordination to GO's and NGO'S for shelter if necessary to ensure safety and protection of the victim

Solo Parent Identification

To facilitate applications and issuance of ID of Solo Parent

Solo Parent Application Requirements

• Certification from the barangay being a solo parent
• 2 pieces 1x1 photo
• Birth certificate of minors

Rescue of Minor

• Assessment interview
• Counseling
• Close coordination with the PNP and C/MSWDO for appropriate acuO
• Ensure safety and protection of the minor

Adoption - Local and International Adoption

• Assessment interview
• Refer client / petitioner to the DSWD Region IV-A Alabang, Muntinlupa City for seminar/orientation to be acquainted on the adoption procedures and process of adoption at least (3) sessions.

Missing and Foundling Minor

• Intake interview and Assessment
• Posting of minor's picture in the PNP, all barangays, and other designated areas
• Close monitoring and follow-up of the barangays
• Termination

OSCA- Office of The Senior Citizen's Affairs

• To facilitate application of Senior Citizen for membership (issuance of Senior Citizen's ID and purchase booklet)
• To facilitate application for PhilHealth ID and MDR
• To facilitate application of Senior for Social Pension
• Home visitation
• Assist Senior Citizen pensioner during pay-out of cash assistance subsidy

Rehabilitation of Minor and Adult to the Custodian Facility

• Intake interview and assessment
• Prepare social case study report 
• Coordination to the custodial institution for placement
• Facilitate transfer to the institution 
• Cost of expenses from the client/family

Disaster Operation

• Close coordination with the partner agencies (LCE, MHO, MDRRC etc.) 
• Intake interview of families / victims for data needed to facilitate service delivery
• Distribution of foods and hygiene kit and other needs
• Observe cleanliness in the evacuation center

National Government Programs Tie Ups / Non-Government Organization

4Ps - Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program

- LGU counterpart to the program as focal person to assist DSWD 4P'S staffs in the implementation of their programs and services in the area

SPL-Sustainable Program for Livelihood

- Skils training

- Livelihood projects 

Social Pension Program

- To facilitate senior citizen application for social pension

- To assist the DSWD during pay-out of cash assistance subsidy

- Coordination to the focal person of the DSWD

UCT / Listahan Program- Unconditional Cash Transfer

- To facilitate activities and assist during pay-out of UCT beneficiaries 

Cash for Work and Climate Change Adoption and Mitigation

- Coordination and facilitate activities for cash for work like; cleaning of the canals

SM Foundation

- Coordination and assist their farming, gift giving, food provision program activities like; urban

CSO- Civil Society - Organization

- Coordination and tie-up programs of the MSWD for spiritual enrichment program for the rehabilitation of the drug surrenders

PDAO - Persons with Disability Affairs Office

1. Coordinate the implementation of the provisions of this Act, Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, otherwise known as the Accessibility Law, and other relevant laws at the local level;
2. Represent PWDs in meetings of local development councils and other special bodies;
3. Recommend and enjoin the participation of non-government organizations (NGOs) and people’S organizations (POs) in the implementation of all disability-related laws and policies;
4. Gather and compile relevant data on PWDs in their localities;
5. Disseminate information including, but not limited to, programs and activities for PWDs, statistics on PWDs, including children with disability, and training and employment opportunities for PWDs;
6. Submit reports to the office of the local chief executive on the implementation of programs and services for the promotion of the welfare of PWDs in their respective areas of jurisdiction;
7. Ensure that the policies, plans and programs for the promotion of the welfare of PWDs are funded by both the national and local government;
8. Monitor fundraising activities being conducted for the benefit of PWDs;
9. Seek donations in cash or in kind from local or foreign donors to implement an approved work plan for PWDs, in accordance with existing laws and regulations; and
10. Perform such other functions as may be necessary for the promotion and protection of the welfare of the PWDs.

Protective Service Unit

Children in Conflict with the Law

• Intake interview and Assessment
• Conduct Home Visit for the preparation of Discernment Report
• Assist minor for filing of case
• Prepare Social Case Study Report
• Assist minor during court hearing
• Facilitate Intervention/Diversion Program for CICL
• Facilitate minor placement to the custodial facility if necessary
• Turn-over of minor to his/her family as needed
• Preparation of Parenting Capability Assessment Report
• Counseling to minor and family
• Monitoring and follow-up of CICL status
• Termination if necessary

Child Abuse (Physical, Emotional, Neglect, Sexual Abuse)

• Intake information
• Assessment interview or counseling
• Assist or refer the client to CPU-PGH or MHO for Medico-Legal
• Assist to court hearing as needed
• Record keeping
• Preparation of Parent Capability Assessment if needed
• Monitoring  or supervision
• Termination if necessary

Child at Risk (Street Children & Delinquent)

• Intake information
• Assessment interview or counseling
• Assist or refer the client to CPU-PGH or MHO for Medico-Legal
• Assist to court hearing as needed
• Record keeping
• Preparation of Parent Capability Assessment if needed
• Monitoring  or supervision
• Termination if necessary

 WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION DESK

The PNP-WCPD shall have the following duties and functions:

1. Upon the receipt of complaint, the WCPD officer shall conduct appropriate investigation which includes, but is not limited to, taking the formal statement of the victim-survivor and collecting other evidence necessary for the filing of the case;
2. Immediately after taking the essential elements of information during the course of investigation, the WCPD officer shall refer the victim-survivor to the nearest PNP Crime Laboratory and/or hospital or any medical facilities for appropriate medico-legal examination. It shall be the WCPD officer’s duty to ensure that as far as possible, the examining physician must be of the same gender as the victim-survivor, especially in sexual violence cases;
3. Except in the case of a child who is a victim-survivor of the Act, by which other existing laws require immediate presence of the unoffending parent or guardian and social worker, only persons expressly authorized by the victim-survivor shall be allowed by the WCPD officer inside a room where police investigation as well as the medical/physical examination are being conducted in private;
4. Ensure the confidentiality of identity of the victim-survivor and all other parties directly involved with the case under investigation. For this purpose, the WCPD officer must maintain a separate blotter on crimes committed under the Act. Under no circumstances shall any police officer allow media access to information concerning VAWC reported to PNP;
5. After the conduct of police investigation, the WCPD officer shall refer the victim-survivor to the social worker of the LGU, any available DSWD shelters, NGO’s and other service providers for psychosocial intervention and other rehabilitation programs;
6. The WCPD officer shall forward complaint sheet or the investigation report, together with the relevant evidence, including the formal statements of witnesses and result of medico-legal examination, to the prosecutor for filing of appropriate criminal action;
7. If victim-survivor is found to have manifestations of the battered woman syndrome is validated by past police records and testimonies from witnesses in interest, the WCPD officer shall inform the punong barangay, the local social worker, or the concerned NGO’s, local professional or civic groups in the area for appropriate psychiatric and psychological evaluation which may form part of the evidence to be presented in court;
8. Respond, with the assistance of other police personnel, barangay officials, and other parties in interest, to a call for emergency assistance to ensure immediate protection of the victim-survivor by entering the dwelling if necessary whether or not a protection order has been issued;
9. In case where the perpetrator is armed or in possession of deadly weapon in plain view, cause the confiscation thereof with the assistance of other police personnel;
10. Effect the arrest of the perpetrator by virtue of a warrant issued by the court pursuant to existing laws. In the event that any crime under the Act has been committed, is being committed or about to be committed, or that any police officer has personal knowledge of the fact indicating the commission of such time, it shall be his or her provided the offender shall be proceeded in accordance with section 5, Rules 113 of the Rules of Court;
11. Except when the victim-survivor is deemed more secure to stay in their place of residence, in which case the perpetrator has been removed by virtue of protection order issued by the barangay or the court, the WCPD officer or any designated police officer shall provide assistance to help facilitate the transfer of the victim-survivor to a safe place of her own choice, including the removal of some of the victim-survivor’s personal belongings;
12. Monitor and follow up any case in violation of the Act that has been filed in court. In this regard, the WCPD officer must maintain a periodic assessment report of all cases reported to the police in violation of the Act; and
13. Participate in multidisciplinary mechanisms to help address the protection needs of the victim-survivor of VAWC.

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