Caloocan City has opened a new center aimed at providing services for children with special needs and their families.
The facility, called Hope and Play: A Pod for Every Ability, will be open Mondays through Fridays and will offer psychoeducational screening, language programs, behavior management, learning support, and training for parents and guardians.
Mayor Dale Gonzalo ‘Along’ Malapitan said the city government recognizes the challenges of raising children with special needs and committed to protecting the interests of children and other vulnerable members of the community.
‘Ang katotohanan ngayon, mahal ang gastusin kapag may anak ka na may espesyal na pangangailangan, at hindi lahat kayang gumastos para sa therapy at iba pang medical needs,’ Malapitan said.
‘Dito papasok ang Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Caloocan sa pamamagitan ng Hope and Play: A Pod for Every Ability upang matiyak na mabibigyan ng karampatang pag-aalaga ang mga batang may special needs,’ he added.