CCDC and NACC-RACCO Hold Forum to Advance Adoption and Alternative Child Care

25 April 2024 | The Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) , in partnership with the National Authority for Child Care – Regional Alternative Child Care Office (NACC-RACCO) Cordillera, hosted the “Forum on Adoption and Alternative Child Care” on April 25, 2024 at the Tupay-ya Gymnasium, Buyagan, Poblacion, La Trinidad, Benguet.

A total of 274 participants—including students from Social Work, Health Education, and Criminal Justice Education, along with representatives from the 16 barangays of La Trinidad—attended and participated in the event, a testament to the community’s enduring commitment to childhood welfare.

The morning program commenced with the preliminaries then was followed by Ms. Felisa A. Singlan, Social Welfare Officer- V, introduced the National Authority for Child Care (NACC), framing the day’s discussions within the context of national priorities on child protection and care.

The main segments of the forum presented relevant laws and programs:

Ms. Eartha Rache B. Amboni, SWO III, discussed Domestic Administrative Adoption under Republic Act No. 11642, highlighting the simplified processes for families to create safe, permanent homes for children.

Ms. Jane B. Quizzagan, SWO III, provided an orientation on alternative child care and the Philippine Foster Care Program, emphasizing the importance of nurturing environments for children in need.

Ms. Ruby Lynn P. Huag, SWO III, addressed the Simulated Birth Rectification Act (RA 11222), clarifying how families can legally correct simulated birth records for the full benefit and protection of children.

Following the presentations, a lively open forum allowed participants to seek clarifications and discuss local child welfare concerns, fostering active dialogue and shared learning between agency officials, students, and barangay leaders. In recognition of participants’ enthusiasm and involvement, organizers also gave away prizes, contributing to an atmosphere of encouragement and celebration throughout the event.The event closed with the distribution of tokens and certificates and final acknowledgments from the organizing committee.

By bringing together multiple sectors in one forum, CCDC and NACC-RACCO provided a comprehensive, accessible avenue for legal literacy on child welfare issues and fostered a culture of both professional advocacy and community involvement in support of every child’s right to family and protection.

Consistent with its mission as a center of quality 21st-century education for culturally diverse and global learners, CCDC continues to champion programs that bridge knowledge, ethics, and active civic participation. Through such forums, the institution affirms its lasting commitment to lifelong learning, fostering future-ready social workers and allied professionals for the benefit of society and the nation.

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