What we do
Formulate, develop, and/or revise policies and guidelines pertaining to Social Welfare and Development (SWD) standards implementation along with registration and licensing of SWDAs; accreditation of service providers, social welfare programs and services of SWDAs and CSOs implementing social welfare and development programs and projects seeking public funds ; and regulation of regional and national fund campaign, endorsement for duty free entry of foreign donations and handling of complaints.
Advocate the roles and regulatory functions by the Department to general public
Register agencies engaged in SWD programs and services operating in more than one region,
License Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) operating in more than one region.
Accredit SWD programs and services of SWAs and services providers
Accredit Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that would implement SWD programs and projects using public funds
Facilitate the endorsement of duty-free entry of foreign donations of qualified SWDAs.
Manage complaints against erring SWDAs and accredited service providers and individuals/organizations that are violating DSWD’s regulatory guidelines and related laws
Monitor the SWDAs compliance to set standards & requirements
Provide technical assistance and resource augmentation to FOs and intermediaries to ensure the sustainability of quality service delivery.
Manage information and maintain a databank of registered and licensed SWDAs, accredited service providers, programs and services of SWDAs , CSOs, individuals/organizations and SWDAs with complaints, and other relevant information to standards development, compliance, and monitoring.