1. Republic of the Philippines
CITY SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
City of Tarlac
POLICY
I. CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE
A. DAY CARE SERVICES
It is the provision of supplemental parental care by a Day Care Worker to a child 3 to 4
years old during part of the day when parents cannot attend to his needs.
Republic Act No. 6972 also known as the “Barangay-Level Total Development and
Protection of Children Act” provides for the establishment of Day Care Center in every
barangay and to carry out a program for the total development and protection of
children.
The Day Care Worker aside from conducting Early Childhood Enrichment Activities
serves even greater role by closely monitoring any signs of neglect or abuse among the
Day Care Children.
B. COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR STREET CHILDREN
Those below 17 years old who cannot benefit from structured rehabilitation in a
center to get them off the street.
II. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
A. RELIEF AND REHABILITATION
DISASTER RELIEF
Those who are victims of disaster and are in need of food, clothing, temporary shelter,
emotional and morale support through efficient and effective management of
evacuation center/institution.
B. REHABILITATION SERVICE
*PHILHEALTH (PARA SA MASA)

2. The office conducts assessment to qualified families within the city. This is crucial to
rank and prioritize indigent families who will benefit this program.
ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATION (AICS)
The assistance shall depend upon the professional assessment of the office’s Social
Worker. Assessment shall be based on the need of the client and resources of the
LGU.
III. SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (SEA)
The program inculcates the value of self reliance to the client/person.
IV. PERSONS WITH DISABILITY PROGRAM
Republic Act 9442 – Magna Carta for Disabled Persons of 1992 refers to services on
disability prevention, rehabilitation, and equalization of opportunities for physically,
mentally, and socially disabled persons.
A. DRUG REHABILITATION AND AFTER CARE PROGRAM
The client who had voluntarily surrendered for drug rehabilitation. The office will
interview and assess the financial capability of the family; and if the client is eligible to
avail of the service, the City Government will shoulder part of the rehabilitation
expenses of the client.
B. SENIOR CITIZENS
Republic Acts 9257 & 9994 – an Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to
Nation Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privileges and for other purposes 1992.
Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003 refers to person age 60 years of age and above.
V. WOMEN’S WELFARE PROGRAM
Refers to Social Welfare Services to disadvantaged women ages 18-59 years old.