Approach
Towards the Future
DCAR is supporting the Jatiyo Protibondhi Unnayan Foundation (JPUF) in adding new Disability Service Centers (DSCs) to an existing Government program, upgrading technical facilities, providing assistive devices to the disabled, enhancing outreach to remote areas of the country, and institutionalizing specialist training for service providers. The project also aims to improve and expand the network of services for children at risk and strengthen the institutional capacity of the Department of Social Services (DSS). Integrated Child Protection Service (ICPS) Centers have been established in seven divisional cities, including crisis management services, referral services, psychosocial counselling, skills training and development, reintegration services, case management, and health and education. The project also seeks to strengthen the Ministry of Social Welfare (MoSW), by supporting the development and roll-out of a management information system for key programs of the MoSW, including the DSCs, child protection services, and several large social pension programs.
Given the delayed start in implementation and subsequent cost savings, the project will be restructured in the first quarter of FY 2014 to provide for a greater emphasis on outreach services.
Results in Numbers
37,000 persons- with-disabilities receiving services.
1,400 children-at-risk receiving services. 20 Disability Service Centers (DSCs) established in various district headquarters.
7 Integrated Child Protection Service Centers
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(ICPSCs) established in divisional cities.
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