Our social welfare office is responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals and families in need. It helps people access services such as financial aid, healthcare support, food assistance, housing programs, child and family services, and employment resources. The office works to improve the well-being and quality of life of vulnerable members of society by ensuring they receive the help and guidance they need.
LIST OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Facilitate and monitor Leap cash out transfer to leap beneficiaries
Enrolling indigents and persons with Disabilities on to the National Health Insurance Scheme
Provide Child protection services
Handle Family tribunal and Juvenile cases in the court
Handles child custody, maintenance and access cases in the office
Promotes Village savings and loan scheme(VSLA) among groups to improve their income levels
Facilitates community Self-help projects to improve the living standards of the people
Assist to maintain specialized residential services in the Municipality
Facilitate training of individuals and community groups in employable skills to improve their income levels
Teach deprived women in home management and child care
Mobilise and train voluntary leaders and community-based organisations as change agents in the communities
Support extension services to governmental and non-governmental organisations,etc
