List of Solo Parents Benefits Mandated by Law in PH
SOLO PARENTS BENEFITS – Here are the privileges mandated under the Republic Act 8972 for individuals who are raising their child alone.
Are you one of the solo parents in the Philippines? The state recognizes the doubled challenged in playing both the father and the mother of your child/children. Thus, it has crafted a law that entails the privileges of individuals who do parenting all by themselves.
To provide financially for your child as well as to ensure that you have a time for him/her could really be a very challenging task to manage. Thus, There is the presence of the Solo Parent’s Welfare Act and Parental Leave or the Republic Act No. 8972.
Before checking on the list of the solo parents benefits under RA 8972, it is important to know first the benefit under the DSWD Solo Parent Cash Assistance offer. According to the social welfare department, under its program, a solo parent is entitled to receive Php 1,000.00 as a monthly stipend .
With regards to the solo parents benefits under the Republic Act 8972, here is a guide for you:
- Solo Parent ID — The solo parent identification card is given to solo parents in the Philippines by the DSWD. It serves as a proof of your status and it is also a key to avail several benefits and privileges intended under the Solo Parent’s Welfare Act and Parental Leave or the R.A. 8972.
- Flexible Work Schedule — Under the law, solo parents who have been employed for at least one (1) year may request for a flexible work schedule. It is a privilege for solo parents to help them in managing their time between work as well as their parental duties as they serve as both father and mother to their children.
- Parental Leave — Also one of the Solo Parents benefits under the RA 8972, aside from the leave from work prescribed by the employment laws and the company employers, solo parents have an additional seven (7) days leave annually. This leave is paid and is intended for various family-related reasons.
- Educational Aid — The government may also provide educational assistance for the children of solo parents. It can be in the form of scholarship grants or financial assistance to help support the education of the child of a solo parent. In the case of the social welfare department, it has the DSWD Educational Cash Assistance offer for financially-underprivileged students who want to finish their studies.
- Health Services — Also mandated by the RA 8972 as part of the solo parents benefits is medical assistance and priority access to health programs for solo parents and their children.
- House Benefits — Housing benefits or assistance may also be provided by local government units or LGUs to ensure suitable living conditions for solo parents and their children.
- Livelihood Assistance — The RA 8972 also mandates the possible provision of livelihood programs and training to boost the skills of solo parents to help them improve their economic situation.
- Crisis Intervention — In times of crisis, solo parents may seek immediate assistance from the social welfare department or the DSWD.
Are you interested to avail the aforementioned solo parents benefits? You need to apply for the offer and an important step to make is to check on the DSWD Solo Parent Assistance requirements for application.