Upper West Akim
District Assembly

Social Welfare & Community Development

This Department coordinates and promotes social development programmes and policies to improve the welfare of people and communities in the Service.

The department represents the MMDAs and the regional planning units on issues pertaining to social and community development.

It plans, initiates and coordinates community-based projects, day care centres and services for the rehabilitation of the physically challenged.

Services

  • Child Custody Cases: Social enquiry reports for court
  • Child Maintenance Support: Enforcement of parental responsibilities
  • Pregnancy Neglect Cases: Intervention and DNA testing if necessary
  • Child Labor Prevention: Quarterly education on worst forms of child labor
  • Regular inspections for child welfare and safety
  • Environment and facility checks
  • Food and drinking water quality verification
  • Furniture and equipment safety assessment

2% Common Fund for Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD)

Application Process

  • Register with Assembly (provide 2 full-size photos)
  • Submit application letter through District Chief Executive
  • Social investigation conducted by department
  • Vetting by Disability Fund Management Committee
  • Quarterly disbursement to approved applicants  

Note: Applications are vetted according to life situation and verified disability status.

LEAP Programme

  • Support for vulnerable persons in the district
  • Ministry-supported cash transfer program

NGO Registration & Supervision

  • Register new NGOs in the district
  • Visit and supervise NGO activities

Guidance & Counseling

  • Psychological support services
  • Marriage conflict resolution and reconciliation
  • Family counseling

Justice Administration

  • Represent Assembly in all Juvenile cases
  • Panel member at District/Magistrate Family Tribunals

Support for Stranded Persons

  • Assistance for persons unable to pay hospital bills
  • Support for stranded individuals in the district

Adult Education

  • HIV/AIDS sensitization in churches and schools
  • Education on deadly diseases
  • Teenage pregnancy awareness programs (quarterly, targeting JHS and primary pupils)

Income Generating Activities Training

  • Dettol making
  • Liquid soap production
  • Power zone manufacturing
  • Quarterly community training programs

PROCESSING TIMES

ServiceTimeline
Disability FundQuarterly disbursements
Family DisputesWithin 2 weekly sittings
Child MaintenanceWithin 2 weekly sittings

CONTACT: Social Welfare & Community Development Department

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