THE Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pag-abot Program has served a total of 10,570 vulnerable families and individuals in street situations (FISS) nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the government’s continuing efforts to protect street dwellers and guide them toward a safer and more stable living conditions.
“The Pag-Abot Program is proof that the DSWD is doing something to keep children, families, and individuals away from the dangers of the streets. It is not just rescue that is done here, but continuous support such as shelter, referral, and livelihood to have a better and safer new life,” said DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao.
The program provides beneficiaries with comprehensive interventions such as shelter in transitional facilities, referrals to DSWD residential care centers, transportation assistance for individuals and families returning to home provinces, and livelihood packages aimed at reducing the risk of returning to street life.
