DSWD launches Program SOLo to support lone parent families

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched Program SOLo, or Strengthening Opportunities for Lone Parents, designed to support solo parent-headed families.

Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao stated that the initiative aims to empower these families economically and through holistic psychosocial support, complementing Republic Act No. 11861.

Program SOLo targets solo parents with two to three children under 22 years old, focusing on those living in close proximity to each other.

The program's objectives include providing client-centered family case management, establishing parenting and emotional support systems, and ensuring developmental interventions for the children of solo parents.

Local government units will implement Program SOLo at the local level, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each community.

Dumlao emphasized that the initiative prioritizes the well-being of both solo parents and their children, recognizing the direct impact on child development.

Through this program, DSWD aims to build a supportive society for solo parents, enabling them to thrive rather than merely survive.