VISION:
An empowered society where the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged sectors have immediate and equitable access to opportunities for an improved quality of life.
2028 Vision Base Camp:
DSWD is a leader in transformative social protection and social welfare systems in the Indo-Pacific region.
MISSION:
As the authority in the Social Welfare and Development sector, the DSWD develops, implements, enables, and coordinates SWD policies and programs for and with the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged.
CORE VALUES:
MAAGAP AT MAPAGKALINGA emphasizes empathy, understanding, and providing care to individuals, families, and communities in need. It reflects the DSWD’s recognition of the inherent worth and dignity of every person and their right to be treated with kindness, respect, and support.
MATAPAT upholds honest, ethical behavior, and a strong sense of moral principles within the organization. It involves adhering to a set of values and principles that guide the actions and decisions of the DSWD workforce, ensuring that they act with transparency, accountability and professionalism.
MAHUSAY provides high-quality, efficient, and effective services to individuals, families, and communities in need. It encompasses a dedication to delivering services anchored in social justice, while also striving for continuous improvement and innovation.
As the lead agency in Social Welfare and Development, the Department exercises the following functions:
• Formulates policies and plans which provide direction to intermediaries and other implementers in the development and delivery of social welfare and development services.
• Develops and enriches existing programs and services for specific groups, such as children and youth, women, family and communities, solo parents, older persons, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs);
• Registers, licenses, and accredits individuals, agencies, and organizations engaged in social welfare and development services, sets standards, and monitors the empowerment and compliance to these standards.
• Provides technical assistance and capability building to intermediaries; and
• Provides social protection of the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged sector, DSWD also gives augmentation funds to local government units so these could deliver SWD services to depressed municipalities and barangays and provide protective services to individuals, families, and communities in a crisis situation.
Organizational Outcomes:
Organizational Outcome 1: Well-being of poor families improved
Organizational Outcome 2: Rights of the poor and vulnerable sectors promoted and protected
Organizational Outcome 3: Immediate relief and recovery of disaster victims/ survivors ensured.
Organizational Outcome 4: Continuing compliance of Social Welfare and Development (SWD) agencies to standards in the delivery of social welfare services ensured.
Organizational Outcome 5: Deliver of Social Welfare and Development (SWD) Programs by Local Government Units (LGUs), through Local Social Welfare and Development Offices (LSWDOs), improved.
