Amendments to Memorandum Circular No. 01, S. 2017 and Memorandum Circular No. 01, S. 2018

Category

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Salamat Po Award: Best Foster Parent

Proponent

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Protective Services Bureau (PSB)

Field Office

:

____________________________

Name of Nominee

:

____________________________

CRITERIA

MEANS OF VERIFICATION

WEIGHT

RATING

1. At least 6 years and above as active Foster Parent/s

1.1 Uninterrupted service of being a Foster Parent/s for 6 years at least with renewed Foster Care License once and renewed Foster Placement Authorities for 6 times (15%)

20%

1.2 Uninterrupted service of being a Foster Parent for more than 9 years with renewed Foster Care License for 3 or more times and more than 9 or more Foster Placement Authorities renewed (20%)

2. Provided quality care to foster child/children placed under the Foster Parents care

2.1 Safety Practices for children under care. Children are protected from harm or the threat from self or others (25%)

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ No incident report of abuse or any kind of exploitation of foster child during the duration of the foster care placement within household, neighbors, schools, church and community as shown in the following documents:

a. Clearances from Barangay, Police or NBI by the Foster Parents;

b. Home Study Reports and Supervisory Monitoring Reports documenting the adjustment and progress of the child and child caring plans of the Foster Parent/s; and

c. Collateral interview/s

50%

2.2 Over-all health and development of children is actively promoted (25%)

a. Children are maintaining good physical health during foster care placement as shown in the child's medical profile, and/or dental records, immunization records;

b. Regular check-up for children (dental/physical or regular attendance to psychological or therapy session, as necessary);

c. Learning or stimulating activities are done/provided to Foster Children through enrolling the child in school, academic tutorial, dance or swimming lessons among others as shown in school report cards, certificate of enrollment among others; and

d. Children have accurate, individual, secure and confidential records of their relevant history and progress in the home. The following records maybe considered, baby book, medical and dental, medicines and/or records of psychological sessions among others.

2.3 Other means of verification:

a. Home Study Reports

b. Supervisory Monitoring Reports documenting the child care plans of the Foster Parent/s and practices that nurtures the child's optimum development (Supervisory Reports with dates and pictures)

Grading System:

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Presence of all the indicators(50%)

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Absence of an indicator(40%)

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Absence of two (2) or more indicators (30%)

3. No disruption of foster care placement

3.1 Progress Reports or Report on Foster Placement Supervisory Visits where skills of Foster Parents in responding or addressing issues on adjustment of the foster child/children while in foster care is reported/documented;

3.2 No incident report of disruption during the whole duration of being a Foster Parent; and

3.3 Discharge or Closure Summary Report showing smooth transition of all the foster children under the care of the Foster Parent from foster care to permanent placement

Grading System:

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Presence of all the indicators (20%)

➢  Absence of one (1) or more indicators (0%)

20%

4. Maintained a good example of a law abiding citizen by demonstrating highest level of professionalism, right conduct and active involvement in spiritual/religious/civic/community organization/activities

1. Certifications from the organizations such as Barangay Certificates, Parents and Teachers Associations Certificate showing good moral character and good influence in the community and Church;

2. Three (3) Character References from unrelated person/s;

3. Not engaged in any kind of vices which may be verified thru collateral interviews and issuance of a certificate of good moral character by church; and

4. No report/record of involvement/incident of conflict with the neighbors, organizations like DSWD, LGU, CPAs among others through collateral interviews

Grading System:

➢  Presence of all the indicators(20%)

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Absence of one (1) or more indicators (0%)

5%

5. Initiated or perform Best/Good Practice as Foster Parent/s

Engages in advocacy activities of the DSWD on Foster Care with Certificate of Participation or Recognition or Appreciation

5%

TOTAL

100%

Note: Out of the 100% rating, an additional 5% points will be given to volunteer foster parents.

Rated by:

_______________________

Name, Position, and Signature

Confirmed by:

__________________________

Name, Position, and Signature

Category

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Salamat Po Award: Most Outstanding Volunteer in DSWD Centers/Residential Care Facilities

Proponent

:

Protective Services Bureau (PSB)

Field Office

:

______________________

Name of Nominee

:

______________________

CRITERIA

MEANS OF VERIFICATION

WEIGHT

RATING

1. Must have been a regular volunteer individual/group of the center/residential care facility for a period of:

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ 4-5 years (15%)

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ 2-3 years (5%)

1.1 Registry of Volunteer/s from the data base of Field Office-Community Based Services (CBS);

1.2 Evaluation; and

1.3 Certification of Completion of Volunteerism

20%

2. Must be under a Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/MOU) with the center/residential care facility. The volunteer should abide with the provision stipulated in the MOA/MOU and should be registered with any of the following DSWD data base:

➢ DSWD Bayanihang Bayan

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Field Offices

2.1 MOA/MOU;

2.2 Terms of Reference (TOR); and

2.3 Document/Record of registration

10%

3. Must abide to the policies and procedures of the center/residential care facilities and must not involved in any conflict/or any record of complaint with the staff and or client/residents.

3.1 Written complaint from the staff of the center/residential care facilities; and

3.2 Incident report

20%

4. Partnership/s with the center/residential care facility must have clearly produced an exemplary result such as any of the following:

a. Improvement/repair, establishment/construction of facilities/work stations or additional structures that contribute to the well-being of center residents and staff

b. Improvement in programs and services of the center

c. Financial Support/Additional Financial Resources

Any of the following documents:

1. Deed of Donation; or

2. Certificate of Turnover

20%

5. Partnership with the center/residential care facility must have resulted in the significant contribution in the workforce of staff (social service, homelife, medical, administrative in the implementation of programs and services.

Any of the following documents:

1. Report on the ratio of client: staff; or

2. Accomplishment Report

10%

6. Partnership with the center/residential care facility must have resulted in the significant increase of client empowerment as evidenced by any of the following:

a. Skills acquisition (i.e., Technical, Livelihood, Life, etc.)

b. Academic Improvement

c. Healing and Recovery (i.e., Trauma cases, etc.)

d. Increased Independence/Self-Reliance

Any of the following documents:

1. Accomplishment Report indicating most/highest number of rehabilitate clients;

2. List of clients who graduated in a specific course; or

3. School/Educational Service Report on Rehabilitated Clients/Discharged Clients with proof of after-care reports indicating continued productivity and client's ability to be self-reliant or contributing member of community

20%

TOTAL

100%

Rated by:

___________________________

Name, Position, and Signature

Confirmed by:

___________________________

Name, Position, and Signature

Category

:

Gawad sa Paglilingkod sa Sambayanan (GAPAS) Award: Local Government Unit (LGU) Implementing an Outstanding Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Microenterprise Development Model

Proponent

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SLP-NPMO

LGU

:

____________________

Field Office

:

____________________

MD Project Title

:

____________________

CRITERIA

MEANS OF VERIFICATION

WEIGHT

RATING

Representation and Participation

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Provided counterparts and aid such as financial assistance, facilities and infrastructures, technology, equipment, and other in-kind assistance for the implementation of SLP;

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Guided the SLP participants in planning and assisted in the program implementation; and

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Generated additional microenterprise opportunities and market linkages for the program participants

30%

Transparency and Accountability

Forwarded updated reports (accomplishment/ financial/progress) to the Field Offices or SLP-Regional Program Management Offices

15%

Civic Engagement

Facilitated various activities and initiatives to enable and promote participation, partnership, linkages, among SLP participants and stakeholders (e.g., bazaars, trade fairs, forum, conference, trainings, etc.)

10%

Effectiveness and Equity

The LGU, through its Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) conducted socio-economic profiling, livelihood assessments, technical assistance, monitoring support, among others for SLP participants

15%

Sustainability

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Developed comprehensive work and financial plans, annual investment plans, as well as multi-year strategic plans with particular consideration to SLP; and

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Put forward resolutions or ordinances in support of and for institutionalization of SLP endeavors and initiatives.

30%

TOTAL

100%

Rated by:

__________________________

Name, Position, and Signature

Confirmed by:

__________________________

Name, Position, and Signature

Category

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Gawad sa Paglilingkod sa Sambayanan (GAPAS) Award: Local Government Unit (LGU) Implementing an Outstanding Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Employment Facilitation Model

Proponent

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SLP-NPMO

LGU

:

______________

Field Office

:

______________

MD Project Title

:

______________

CRITERIA

MEANS OF VERIFICATION

WEIGHT

RATING

Representation and Participation

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Provided counterparts and aid such as financial assistance, facilities and infrastructures, technology, equipment, and other in-kind assistance for the implementation of SLP;

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Guided the SLP participants in planning and assisted in the program implementation; and

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Generated additional employment opportunities and employee-employer linkages for the program participants

30%

Transparency and Accountability

Forwarded updated reports (accomplishment/financial/progress) to the Field Offices or SLP-Regional Program Management Offices

15%

Civic Engagement

Facilitated various activities and initiatives to enable and promote participation, partnership, linkages, among SLP participants and stakeholders (e.g., career counselling, job fairs, special recruitment activities, etc.)

10%

Effectiveness and Equity

The LGU, through its Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) conducted socio-economic profiling, livelihood assessments, technical assistance, monitoring support, among others for SLP participants

15%

Sustainability

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Developed comprehensive work and financial plans, annual investment plans, as well as multi-year strategic plans with particular consideration to SLP; and

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Put forward resolutions or ordinances in support of and for institutionalization of SLP endeavors and initiatives

30%

TOTAL

100%

Rated by:

__________________________

Name, Position, and Signature

Confirmed by:

__________________________

Name, Position, and Signature

Category

:

GAWAD SA MAKABAGONG TEKNOLOHIYANG PANLIPUNAN

(Best New Social Technology by either LGU or NGO)

Proponent

:

Social Technology Bureau (STB)

LGU/NGO

:

_________________________

Field Office

:

_________________________

Name of Nominee

:

_________________________

KEY EVALUATION AREAS

MEANS OF VERIFICATION

GRADING SYSTEM/INDICATORS

WEIGHT

RATING

RESPONSIVENESS AND EFFECTIVENESS

Culture-Based

➢  Documentation report that shows recognition on the use of native or heritage language. The FAMILY & COMMUNITY are actively involved in the development and program implementation;

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Confirmation report or testimonial from the beneficiaries; and

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Certification from the partner implementers/barangay council stating that the program being implemented is culturally-sensitive

3 documents = 5%

2 documents = 3%

1 document = 2%

5%

Needs-Based

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Focused-Group Discussion Report with analysis and recommendations;

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Research Results with analysis and recommendations; and

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Consultation Report with analysis and recommendations

Any of the document may and get 5%

Without analysis recommendation = 3%

No documentation = 0

5%

Rights-Based

Documentation Report that stipulates the fulfillment of the rights of the target sector

With documentation = 5%

No documentation = 0

5%

Gender-Based

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Technical Report on the gender-sensitivity training conducted both for implementers and beneficiaries; and

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Technical Report targeting specific gender issue, making use of gender-fair languages and include sex and age disaggregated data

Presence of 2 documents = 5%

Presence of 1 document = 3%

No documentation = 0

5%

Area-Focused

Document that shows that targeting of the area is based on need

With document = 5%

No document = 0%

5%

INNOVATIVENESS

Innovativeness

Report on the Review on Related Literatures show that no same program is being implemented

With report = 25%

No report = 0

25%

TRANSPARENCY

Transparency

➢  Financial Report; and

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Feedback Report on the Financial Status presented during meetings/conferences/assemblies

Presence of 2 reports = 10%

Presence of 1 report = 5%

No report = 0

10%

SUSTAINABILITY

Institutional Sustainability

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Copy of Resolution adopting the program; and

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Capability-building Activity Report

Presence of 2 reports = 10%

Presence of 1 report = 5%

No report = 0

10%

Financial Sustainability

Copy of LGU's Annual Investment Plan indicating the program implementation with corresponding budget or similar document for NGO

With report = 10%

No report = 0

10%

REPLICABILITY

Replicability

➢  Documentation report stating the success story/good practices which may be considered for replicating the project by other areas; and

➢   ♦ ⌘ ⌘ Copy of Communication Plan for the replication of the project

Presence of 2 documents = 15%

Presence of 1 document = 10%

No documentation = 0

15%

DOCUMENTATION

Additional evidence to support your nomination (may not) be part of the criteria but will show evidence of LGU's leadership and good governance practices

Certificate of Recognition/Merit/Awards

Presence of 2 documents = 5%

Presence of 1 document = 3%

No document = 0

5%

Rated by:

__________________________

Name, Position, and Signature

Confirmed by:

__________________________

Name, Position, and Signature