1. To strengthen partnerships and encourage the growth of the network
2. To follow-up status of Registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission
3. To ensure functional and clean network
Functions
1. Formulate and review membership policies of the network
2. Screen all applicants to the network based on membership criteria and policies
and recommend qualified ones
3. Maintain harmonious and functional relationship among and between old and new
members as well as with all partner organizations
4. Regularly review functions of Network Officers and members
5. Present nominees for the Annual Elections
6. Present and review electoral guidelines for the annual Elections and serve as
the Electoral Committee
7. Plan and implement action concerning disapproved behavior, such as violation
of children’s rights committed by agency staff, etc.
RESOURCE GENERATION AND MOBILIZATION
We are an organized and active network with a wealth of human and financial resources
that sustains the effective and efficient delivery of services for the benefit of
all its stakeholders.
Strategies
1. Conceptualize and implement cluster-wide resource generation scheme
2. Continue raising support by tapping corporate donors
3. Develop database on the expertise of each member and partner agencies for future mobilization
4. Encourage and challenge internal resource generation activities
2.1 Only the treasurer or the assistant treasurer, in the absence of the Treasurer,
is authorized to issue Official Receipts.
2.2 The Treasurer is accountable in the disbursement of funds and liquidation of
such to funding agencies. He / She is also responsible in ensuring proper observance
of policies concerning financial and / or accounting and auditing system
2.3 The Committee In-Charge of a particular project / activity is accountable to the
treasurer for liquidation of all finances disbursed to them.
2.4 The Treasurer and all Committee In-Charge shall use standard forms in all
financial transactions.
2.5 All Disbursements shall be properly documented
2.6 The Treasurer shall prepare quarterly and annual Financial Report of the Network
and provide each member agency with the same.
3. Relationship with Funding Agencies and Supporters
3.1 The Committee, under the leadership of it’s Head, shall prepare and send “thank you”
and “appreciation letters” to all the funding agencies and supporters of the Network
INFORMATION RESOURCE COMMITTEE
We are organized network with clear VMG, well-defined systems and procedures, established
program thrusts, with responsibilities and tasks shared by the member PO’s,
NGO’s and partner GO’s.
Strategies
1. Strengthen collaboration and partnership among and between member and partner
organizations/agencies
2. Work on the registration and recognition of the cluster as a legal body/entity
3. Formulate, document and communicate the cluster’s VMG, organizational structure
as well as its operating systems and procedures
4. Regularly conduct training , seminars, for a, conferences and other continuing
education activities to upgrade knowledge, skills and attitude (KAS) of service
providers in handling CNSP
5. Conduct stress and conflict management training and sessions for all levels of
service providers for children
6. Conduct regular informal meeting s and fellowships among service providers for
camaraderie, friendship, socialization and mutual support
7. Develop database of highly skilled and trained service providers to become pool
of trainers and resource persons in various training and other human resource
development undertakings of the cluster
General Objective:
* To serve as the source of pertinent data and relevant information on the network and
on children’s issues and concerns.
Specific Objectives / Functions:
1. To document cluster best practices both cluster-wide activities undertaken and
contributions / participations of all member and partner agencies;
2. To develop resource materials for promotion and fund raising
3. To create and maintain MWN e-group for a more efficient communication and
information and resource sharing;
4. To update existing information concerning children (in general) and CNSP
(in particular) as well as concerning MWN agency members and partners;
5. To come-up with a regular newsletter highlighting the CRC, children’s stories
and concerns and activities of member agencies and partners.
Guidelines
1. Request information, data and other materials as well as supporting pictures, etc. from the MWN officers,
specifically from the Secretary, all pertinent data / information for use in the preparation of necessary information
resource materials such as newsletter and directory.
2. Conduct regular information resource Committee Meeting to coincide with MWN
Meeting.
3. Request, thru MWN Leadership, Quarterly Accomplishment Report or Activity / Program
Highlights from member- agencies.
4. Annually update directory of member and partner-agencies.
5. Submit quarterly financial projection to the Resource Generation Committee for
fund sourcing
6. Committee Head must keep all documents.
7. All materials submitted shall be owned / the property of the Information
Resource Committee.
8. Sources and authors must be properly indicated in all articles / materials
published.
9. Request government’s PIA to become a partner of the Network and a member of the
Information Resource Committee.
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
We promote the rights of children through a proactive stance for a comprehensive and
integrated response.
Strategies
1. Continue conducting advocacy training sessions to various sectors in ralation to
CRC and in handling CNSP
2. Review existing City and Municipal Ordinances and lobby/work for its
implementation for the best interest of children
3. Provide technical assistance to member-agencies in the formation and strengthening
of local mechanisms for the protection of children
4. Continue and strengthen coordination and partnership with LGU’s
5. Develop strategic mechanism in involving agency heads
6. Create cluster full-time secretariat and raise support for its sustainability
Objectives
1. To ensure proper implementation of the CRC by the member- agencies;
2. To prevent further occurrence of abuse, promote implementation of laws and fair
administration of justice both to victims and violators;
Functions
1. Monitor CRC implementation of its member agencies
2. Provide continuous education of service providers and general public on CRC
3. Provide legal action / intervention to victims of child abuse and other
violations against the rights of children
Guidelines
1. Monitoring Component
1.1 Receives complaint filed by the member-agencies
1.2 Verify complaints
1.3 Arrange dialogue / meeting with parties involved
1.4 Present cases of abuse / alleged abuse to the Officers of the Board
1.5 Recommend Appropriate Actions and Sanctions such as:
1.5.1 Termination of membership
1.5.2 Endorsement of Case to DSWD
1.5.3 Follow-up the case to court
1.5.4 Observe DSWD action
1.6 Tools
1.6.1 Focus Group Discussion with children and staff
1.6.2 Area Visitation and Conduct of Survey through Questionnaire
2. Education Component
2.1 Conduct Consultation on Issues concerning the Children as well as the Network.
2.2 Conduct training on CRC and BCPC at the Barangay / Community Level
2.3 Conduct CRC Orientation and Intensive Training to caregivers / service providers
and other concerned individuals and groups as well as on proper handling of children
2.4 Lobby on passage and implementation of National Laws and other City/ Municipal Ordinances for Children and Families
2.5 Regularly conduct Orientation Session to Agency heads on existing City / Municipal Ordinances
2.6 Tools
2.6.1 Consultation
2.6.2 Networking
2.6.3 Formulation of Project Proposals
2.6.4 Submission of Project Proposals to Resource Generation and Mobilization Committee
3. Legal Action Component
3.1 Filing of written complaint
3.2 Refer to proper authority
3.3 Monitor and follow-up cases
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE
As a network, we work with commitment towards human development through well-organized
training and continuing education.
Objective
* To enhance and strengthen capabilities of agency staff/ service providers and
volunteers for effective and responsive delivery of services to CNSP.
Functions
1. Conduct training needs assessment of Network members in coordination with the
Program Support and Development Committee
2. Prepare Training Design in response to assessed needs
3. Make arrangements for training such as venue, accommodation, invitation of
resource persons and purchase of needed supplies and materials
4. Send out all necessary communication concerning seminars, training, and
conferences initiated by the Network
5. Implement training as scheduled and planned
6. Coordinate with the Advocacy and Program Support and Development Committees on
CNSP issues and concerns
7. Provide feedback reports to the Chairperson and the General membership on
Training and other HRD activities conducted / implemented by the Committee
8. Monitor and evaluate training and other HRD activities conducted by the committee
9. Coordinate with Resource Generation and Mobilization Committee for availability
of funds on needed activities / training
Guidelines
1. The HRD Committee Head shall conduct quarterly Training Needs Assessment (TNA)
among the members and partners of the MWN.
2. The Committee shall prioritize identified training needs and submit
recommendation to the Board for deliberation and approval
3. The Committee shall implement approved and funded activities upon “go signal”
5. The Committee shall identify trained / expert resource person from within the
Network.
6. The Committee shall prepare Project Proposals for submission to funding / partner
agencies.
7. The Committee shall update the General membership on proposed activities vis-à-vis
conducted.
PROGRAM SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT
We are a network strongly promoting and supporting the efficient and effective delivery
of programs and services of member agencies and partners for the development,
survival, protection and participation of children towards building a happy home and
a dynamic community.
Strategies
1. Development and implement cluster-wide skills training and livelihood program for
out-of-school youth Continue and expand conduct of cluster-wide developmental
activities for children
2. Participate in inter-cluster, regional and national mainstreaming and
developmental activities for children
3. Provide technical support to member-agencies in the implementation of programs,
projects, specific strategies and intervention to families of CNSP and CICL
4. Create/organize core of child advocates
5. Provide specific assistance to member-agencies in developing and expanding
health and education-related programs and services for CNSP, their families and their
communities
6. Work in partnership with churches, church and religious leaders and other
para-church organizations for expanding and complementing existing programs,
projects and services for children, their families and their communities
Objectives
Functions
1. Conduct an inventory of needs and resources of member agencies
2. Prioritize needs vis-à-vis resources for effective network response on
children’s issues
3. Recommend and implement responsive and relevant network programs and services
for collective participation of member-agencies
4. Review project proposals submitted to the Committee for specific project / program
funding and make necessary and endorsement to the Chairperson
5. Act as Project Management Team in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of projects / grants endorsed by the Network
6. Review Program policies and guidelines regularly and provide orientation to
member-agencies
7. Coordinate with NCSD’s Committee on Program Development
Guidelines
The Committee shall:
1. Submit on going programs and services of all member and partner agencies
2. Submit needs and resources
3. Be In-charge of formulation and dissemination of proposal guidelines for
cluster-wide activities
4. Pre-validate all proposals submitted to the Network for funding
5. Refer all proposals to the Board of approval
6. Formulate and implement project monitoring, assessment and evaluation scheme for
