Section 5November 23, 1990, Sec./Art. 5

Functions of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. – The Department shall:

(a) Formulate the criteria for the selection, qualifications, and training accreditation of barangay day care workers and the standards for the implementation of the total development and protection of children program;

(b) Coordinate activities of nongovernment organizations with the day care workers and other social workers of the Department in order that their services may be fully utilized for the attainment of the program goals; and

(c) Protect and assist abused, neglected or exploited children and secure proper government assistance for said children.