The 1st National Congress on Adoption and Alternative Child Care, themed โBuilding a LeaGUe of AMPON Heroes for Children,โ was successfully held at Harolds Evotel, Cebu City. This landmark event brought together the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) and Local Government Units (LGUs) from Visayas Regions VI, VII, and VIII, represented by their Local Chief Executives (LCEs) and heads of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Offices (LSWDOs).
The congress served as a vital platform for meeting, discussion, collaboration, and partnership formation between the NACC and LGUs. The primary focus was to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of adoption and alternative child care programs and services in local communities.
Among the esteemed attendees were ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ, ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ ๐ถ๐น๐ฎ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐ โ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐โ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ ๐ฆ๐ช๐๐ข ๐๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐น. Their participation is a proof of their commitment to advancing the welfare and protection of children in need of care.
Mayor Roberto Palomar remarked on the significance of the event, stating, “Through our collective efforts and shared vision, we are building a league of AMPON heroesโindividuals and institutions dedicated to the well-being and future of every child. The partnerships and strategies developed here will significantly enhance our capabilities to provide the highest standard of care and support to children awaiting adoption and those in alternative care.”
The congress highlighted the importance of strengthening local systems and fostering cooperation among various stakeholders to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for children. It emphasized the crucial role of LGUs in the successful implementation of child care programs, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a loving and nurturing environment.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment from all participants to continue their efforts in building a better future for children through effective adoption and alternative child care practices.
Photos: Maam Chay Palomar and MSWDO Josie Cambel
