The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI conducted an orientation on Child Custody, RA 8972 (Solo Parent Welfare Act), and RA 11861 (Expanded Solo Parent Welfare Act), through its Community-Based Services Section (CBSS), last July 29, 2022, at the World Palace Hotel, Davao City.

Social workers from CBSS, Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCF), and Davao City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) were in attendance at the activity.

Atty. Hannah Khiarra Linog and Atty. Darlene Marie S. Magabilen-Presto from the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Davao City was the resource people for the said activity.

DSWD XI Regional Director, Atty. Vanessa B. Goc-ong graced the activity to share inputs on the subject matter and to deliver words of inspiration to the participants.

The activity’s goal was to provide participants with the knowledge, attitude, and abilities necessary for their current roles and functions in dealing with child custody and solo parent concerns.

Furthermore, the activity aimed to deepen social workers’ understanding of relevant laws and policies, as well as to provide them with knowledge of the principles and guidelines they need to provide interventions to their clients.

DSWD, through community-based services, protects the rights of people, groups, families, and communities while looking out for the interests of society’s marginalized and vulnerable groups. ###