Together with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) represented by Ms. Ma. Paula S Gallardo, RSW- LCPC Focal Person and the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office (DSWD) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office (DSWD)is implementing social services in the province of Surigao del Sur. On August 17, 2022, at Shacene Pension House and Restaurant, Mabua, Tandag City.

The goals of the aforementioned activity were to understand the recently passed laws, memorandum circulars, and recent issuances on adoption and foster care, to raise issues and concerns regarding their implementation, to classify roles and functions in accordance with RA 11642, and to address procedural issues that cross agency boundaries. The orientation also aims to ensure that service providers of alternative child care are familiar with and comprehend the Domestic Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act, Memorandum Circular 03 series of 2022, and other relevant issuances.

Hershe L. Nuñez, RSW, OIC-PSWDO, opened the event with a welcome speech and stated that handling adoption is difficult, especially since it is a long process. She encourages the participants to think about the wellbeing of the kids who are their primary client. The dialogs from RA 11642 by Thesa Joy B. Musa, RSW, RACC officer, came next. The conversations only center on in-depth discussions about RA 11642. She also goes over the specific paperwork that are required and how to complete them in accordance with the rules and regulations. The attendees were assured technical support whenever they required it by Ms. Musa.

Submitted by Junie A. Bapor Jr., RSW