Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances (WEDC) (Woman Welfare Program)

Special social services to women who are experiencing difficulties and needing social welfare interventions.

Client

• Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances

Maximum Duration

• N/A

Requirements

• Referrals
• Barangay Certificate

Step 1
Client/Applicant

• Approach CSWDO or being indorsed by barangay VAWC or PNP VAWC Desk Officer

Frontline Services Unit

• Intake interview

Step 2
Client/Applicant

• Undergoes initial counseling

Frontline Services Unit

• Assessment/counseling
• Consultation with /further counseling of CSWD Officer

Step 3
Client/Applicant

• Client waits to be home visited or taken for protective custody

Frontline Services Unit

• Conduct Home visitation/ collateral interview/protective custody if necessary, recommendation

Step 4
Client/Applicant

• Client gets the needed assistance

Frontline Services Unit

• Provision of needed assistance

Step 5
Client/Applicant

• Client goes to other agency for other needed services

Frontline Services Unit

• Referral to other agency, if necessary

Step 6
Client/Application

• If client remains in the community

Frontline Services Unit

• Monitoring/Supervision
• Termination if necessary