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A 24-hour (toll free) nationwide helpline provides immediate response to cases of child
abuse through a rescue team, on-line counseling and referrals handled by trained counselors and
social workers. The Helpline validates the report, assesses the risks to the child and activates
the rescue operations unit.
Aside from telephone counseling for both parents and children, Helpline 1-6-3 provides proper
channeling of child-oriented concerns to government and private institutions.
To facilitate communication, Helpline 1-6-3 has call-takers who are not only fluent in Pilipino and English, but also in major Philippine dialects.
To report child abuse, dial 1-6-3; Or report on-line and fill-up the
Child abuse form or *text bb163<space>feedback<space>/tip or message
and send to 700163
* This is open to Smart and Talk 'n Text subscribers
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Removes the child below 15 years old from a situation of imminent danger/ high risk whether
due to physical and sexual abuse. In order to provide special protection, Bantay Bata assumes
temporary parental authority over the child as licensed by the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD).
Currently, rescue operations are available in the National Capital Region, Bicol, Pangasinan, Cebu, Iloilo, Negros, Davao City and Zamboanga
Bantay Bata is the only non government office (NGO) accredited by DSWD to conduct rescue
operations.
Social workers handle the case management of children towards reintegration with family , transfer
to a suitable institution or placement for adoption
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Among the services of Bantay Bata 163 is providing medical assistance to indigent children age
ranging from 0 -12 years old, and suffering from various critical illnesses.
For expensive medical procedures such as surgeries and long-term / prohibitive medical
treatment, Bantay Bata 163 produces TV plugs to appeal for donor support.
The medical assistance service is available in all Bantay Bata 163 branches.
Requirements for medical assistance
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When the case of abuse is not life threatening and the family crisis can still be resolved, social
workers monitor the children and provide the whole family with intensive counseling and constant
monitoring until the crisis period has passed.
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Established in May 2003 by the ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.,the Bantay Bata 163 Children's Village
serves as a shelter for children rescued by Bantay Bata, whether needing short, medium or long
term care and rehabilitation as a result of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment by their
parents or guardians.
Located in a 2.5 hectare piece of land in Norzagaray, Bulacan donated by Meralco, the Children's
Village houses an average of 60 children in its cottages and well-maintained facilities, making the
area a conducive dwelling and rehabilitation place for the abused and neglected. With a staff of
trained caregivers and house parents, teachers, licensed social workers and professional
therapist / psychologists, the Village nurtures children with the best possible care, which includes
basic needs, therapies, medical assistance, educational and psychological services, arts and
recreation.
The Village has 6 cottages, an Administration Building, a Multi-purpose Hall, a Seminar Hall, a
Library, a Meditation Room, a Therapy Room and a small dorm for male and female staff. It has
its own Kindergarten play school for children 6 years old and below and a Preparatory School for
7 - 8 years old. Spaces for learning, play and meditation, gardens and pet animals, and organic
vegetable farm create a gentle atmosphere essential to the healing of the child.
The Village prepares children to move on with their lives whether reintegrated with their own
families, in new adoptive families or in other institutions more suited to their needs.
Bantay Bata Davao similarly has a Children's Home with an average of 35 children.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Living conditions for the children in the Village simulate the loving and caring environment of
a real family with houseparents, providing adult day to day supervision.
Taught to treat each other as siblings, the children develop bonds and values through a
variety of shared activities such as cottage cooking on weekends, household chores, family
outings, prayers and playtime.
Provides education for children 4 to 6 years old through an in-house kindergarten play school and
a preparatory school to get them ready for mainstream. Older children aged 7-12 are also enrolled
in nearby public or private schools. Children with special needs are sent to special schools.
Tutorial sessions are conducted to help children cope with their studies.
Provides individual health and wellness plans for each child corresponding to their specific
health and nutritional needs. Routine and emergency medical services are given to children
combining the use of conventional and alternative medicine. Occupational and physical therapy
is also provided as necessary.
Provides various psychological services such as intelligence tests, individual and group play
therapy sessions, behavior modification programs, counselling, social skills therapy and self -
esteem activities, among these. These services aim to evaluate the child's cognitive, emotional,
spiritual and social areas to ensure the treatment plan, tailored for each child, will bring about
healing and resolution of conflicts and trauma and allow growth and positive changes to take
place.
In cases, the children cannot be reintegrated with their families or relatives, social workers in
coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Inter Country
Adoption Board (ICAB) would prepare the necessary requirements to place the children for
foster care or adoption.
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The Legal Desk provides counseling services and preparation of legal documents for children
17 years old and below. Bantay Bata volunteer lawyers meet clients every Saturday 9 am to 12
noon on child and family related cases such as: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, emotional
abuse, custody, support, sexual exploitation etc.
Call 1-6-3 to set an appointment with a lawyer.
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This program provides multi-year assistance to all Bantay Bata clients through a scholarship
program for elementary,high school or college. The scholarship provides for daily food and
transport allowance, school uniforms, books, school supplies and school project allowance.
Aside from financial assistance, Bantay Bata constantly monitors the scholars status
and welfare, as well as that of his or her parents through
- Counselling and Family Therapy
- Monthly Values Formation Meetings
- Tutorials and group activities for the scholars
- Refresher courses on parenting, family relations and communication skills for
parents / guardians
- Regular home and school visits
- Referrals to agencies for livelihood and medical assistance among others
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One-on-one meetings of social workers and psychologists with the client child and family. This
service helps abused children and their families cope with the traumatic experience as well as
provide a venue to ventilate their feelings on their situation.
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Alongside providing response and rescue services to cases of child abuse, Bantay Bata
focuses on preventing child abuse, through:
A proactive intervention that aims to effect holistic participation of institutions concerned in
child welfare. This is a half-day event to learn vital information on the scope of child abuse
and proper case management. The participants are composed of local law enforcement units,
municipal social service department, heath offices and schools.
A medical and dental outreach program given to various municipalities and barangays,
which also aims to increase the level of awareness of parents and children on the
various rights of children and proper child rearing.
Aims to strengthen families and communities to address malnutrition and prevent child abuse in communities. It mobilizes community efforts for protecting children in their own communities and provides education on parenting. This program runs in the community for 6 months.
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