In line with adoption consciousness celebration and to raise their awareness and knowledge on the processing of alternative parental care, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) provided adoption orientation-forum to some 50 invited government health workers and medical practitioners in Metro Manila. Among the topics discussed during the orientation continue reading : Provision of adoption orientation-forum to government health workers and medical practitioners

Thousands of people including some residents of the Elsie Gaches Village (EGV) participated in the Happy Walk 2016 as part of the annual celebration of the National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month which carries the theme, “All for Down: A Day with Family and Friends” held at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City continue reading : Elsie Gaches Village joins Happy Walk 2016

February is the month when most of us celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving candy, chocolates, flowers, stuff toys, among others to people we love. Aside from this, the National Intellectual Disability Week and National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation are also being observed during this month. The Haven for continue reading : Haven for Children residents enjoy Valentine’s celebration

The National Vocational and Rehabilitation Center (NVRC) gave joys to its Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) trainees during the conduct of its first ever “Valentine’s Ball” which carried the theme, “A dance in the hearts of PWDs” on February 15, 2016. PWD trainees wore attractive gown and stunned everyone around. Also a group gracefully performed cotillion continue reading : “A dance in the hearts of PWDs”

Elsie Gaches Village, a residential care facility that serves mentally challenge persons with underlying medical problems, celebrated the Valentines Season by putting up recreational activities for its residents. Residents and staff joined the valentine cards making to express their love and appreciation to everyone. The cards were posted on the multi-purpose hall so anyone can continue reading : Elsie Gaches Village rejoices Valentine’s Season

In front of DSWD-NCR officials and staff today during the Department’s flag raising ceremony, Roquena Domingo, a licensed foster parent since July 2015 expressed how happy her family is after fostering “Kath Kath” which for her is both a privilege and an honor. “It is such an honor and privilege to help others through foster continue reading : Foster care: giving an opportunity to children one at a time

LOVE IS ALL AROUND. Two residents of Jose Fabella Center (JFC) pose in the heart-shaped booth during the celebration of its Valentine’s Day. JFC is a residential care facility located in Mandaluyong City which caters to individuals, groups and families who are mendicants, beggars, transients and adults with special needs. ###

What are you praying for? Some may want a beautiful house or modern gadgets that make their life more convenient. Others may want to travel around the world and experience different cultures and traditions. But for married couple namely Anthony Edward and Ella Garcia, all they asked for is to have a child. “We always continue reading : Anthony Edward : Adopting a child is our God’s greatest gift