BUTUAN CITY – In a bid to make government services more accessible to solo parents, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, in collaboration with various government agencies, launched a One-Stop Service Caravan at the SM City Butuan Events Center on April 22–23, 2025.

The two-day caravan aims to empower solo parents by bringing essential government programs and services under one roof, reducing barriers to access and fostering a more inclusive support system.

Participating agencies are offering a range of services, including the following:

DSWD Field Office Caraga and PSWDO-Agusan del Norte

– Technical assistance and consultations on social welfare programs

Department of Health (DOH)

– Distribution of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials

– Free medical consultations and health education

PhilHealth

– Membership registration and updating services

– Orientation on benefits and claims processing

National Housing Authority (NHA)

– Information on available housing programs

– Application assistance for housing support

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

– Skills training opportunities

– Scholarship orientations

– Assessment for program registration

City Social Welfare and Development Department (CSWDD) – Butuan

– Application and renewal of Solo Parent Identification Cards

– Additional social support services

Public Attorney’s Office (PAO)

– Free legal consultations

-Assistance with legal documentation and notary services

The initiative underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to uplifting the lives of solo parents by providing accessible, responsive, and comprehensive support services.