Technical Assistance or TA consists of non-monetary interventions in the following forms, e.g.:
training
training of trainers
orientation
demonstration session
workshop
forum
consultation or sharing session
conference
coaching
mentoring
which are designed to enhance the capability of LSWDOs based on needs assessment, for the effective implementation of SWD programs, projects and services.
The guidelines contained herein are issued to implement the TARA DSWD Program for LGUs, through LSWDs;
that is in support of the functionality of LSWDOs as frontline service providers of
Social Welfare and Development (SWD) programs and services.
Local Social Welfare and Development Offices.
Offices of LGUs for Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities and other Vulnerable and Marginalized Sectors whether or not directly under the supervision of the LSWDOs.
To identify areas for improvement of LSWDOs using needs and capacity assessment strategies and tools;
To enhance capacity of LSWDOs in policy development, program/project development and management, social technology model adaption or replication, service delivery, administration and organization, case management, residential care and center/non-residential care facility operation, disaster risk reduction and management, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability practices;
To help develop competencies of the personnel of LSWDOs through the assistance of sectoral and functional specialists or experts, conduct of capability building activities, sharing of studies/researches/evaluations and provision of similar opportunities;
To augment resources of LGUs, through LSWDOs, to respond to the needs of their constituents, i.e. for disaster response and early recovery, and implementation of other LSWDO-led programs and projects as mandate by existing laws.