The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office provide direct assistance to individuals and families in crisis situations. Citizens in need can access various forms of aid and support services.

Sub-Services:

Medical Assistance

  • Description: Direct financial and material assistance for hospital bills, medicines, laboratory procedures, and medical treatment for indigent individuals and families.
  • Who Can Avail: Indigent individuals and families with medical emergencies
  • Requirements:
    • Barangay Certificate of Indigency
    • Valid ID
    • Medical certificate or hospital bill
    • Clinical abstract or doctor’s certificate
  • Cost: FREE
  • Email: pswdo@abra.gov.ph

Burial Assistance

  • Description: Direct financial assistance for funeral expenses to indigent families.
  • Who Can Avail: Indigent families experiencing death
  • Requirements:
    • Barangay Certificate of Indigency
    • Valid ID
    • Funeral contract and bill
    • Death certificate
  • Cost: FREE

Educational Assistance

  • Description: Direct assistance for school fees and educational supplies for indigent students.
  • Who Can Avail: Indigent students
  • Requirements:
    • Certificate of Indigency
    • Valid ID
    • Certificate of Enrolment or Enrollment Assessment Form
    • School ID
  • Cost: FREE

Transportation Assistance

  • Description: Assistance for travel expenses for medical appointments, legal proceedings, and other essential needs.
  • Who Can Avail: Indigent individuals needing to travel
  • Requirements:
    • Barangay Certificate of Indigency
    • Valid ID
    • Notice of hearing or medical appointment schedule
  • Cost: FREE

Food Assistance

  • Description: Provision of food packs and meals for families in immediate need.
  • Who Can Avail: Indigent families
  • Requirements:
    • Barangay Certificate of Indigency
    • Valid ID
  • Cost: FREE

Cash Assistance

  • Description: Direct cash aid for emergency needs and crisis situations.
  • Who Can Avail: Indigent individuals and families in crisis
  • Requirements:
    • Barangay Certificate of Indigency
    • Valid ID
  • Cost: FREE

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