The Home for Girls, a DSWD Field Office residential facility, hosted a pageant for its residents at its covered court on February 25, 2025, as the culmination of the Love Month celebration. The event served as a therapeutic activity to support young girls who are survivors of abuse, violence, and exploitation, helping them rebuild their continue reading : Home for Girls’ love month pageant tells stories of overcoming trauma
The Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) of the DSWD Field Office 7 celebrated its 42nd founding anniversary on February 21, 2025, with a thanksgiving ceremony and recognition of key partners. RSCC serves as a residential facility for abandoned, neglected, surrendered, and at-risk children aged 0 to 6 years old. It provides temporary care continue reading : RSCC celebrates 42 years of service, urges breaking the stigma surrounding adoption
“Kinalisoran gyud ang among kahimtang sa panahon nga wala pami sa programa kay nag abot gyud ang tulo namo ka anak sa pag eskwela sa college. Hasta pagpangita og sud-an maglisod mi tungod sa kawad-on (Our situation was challenging when we were not yet enrolled in the program, as all three of our children were continue reading : 4Ps: A lifebuoy to a family’s dream
The DSWD Field Office 7 – Central Visayas observed the National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Week) from February 3 to 7, 2025. This week-long observance aimed to raise awareness about the importance of protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation, empowering the public to continue reading : DSWD 7 raises awareness on OSAEC, CSAEM, child abuse prevention
Vulnerable residents and clients of the Centers and Residential Care Facilities of DSWD Field Office 7 will gain access to free healthcare services at the Saint Anthony Mother and Child Hospital (SAMCH). An agreement was officially signed on February 27, 2025, between the two institutions, formalizing a partnership that will provide free, quality healthcare services continue reading : SAMCH partners with DSWD 7, offers free healthcare to vulnerable clients
