On September 6, speaking with a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Trinh Duc Tai - Director of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Binh Duong province - said that affiliated units are checking the operation of shelters and child protection facilities across the province.
The leader of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Binh Duong province said that from August 19, the department sent documents to the People's Committees of districts and cities, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of districts and cities to inspect the operation of social assistance facilities in Binh Duong province.
The Department requested the District People's Committee to direct the District Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs to coordinate with relevant units to inspect the organizational structure, staffing standards, ethical and professional standards in the field of care and nurturing at shelters and social assistance facilities, both public and private, located in the management area.
At the same time, check the process of care, nurturing, education, and implementation of children's rights according to regulations. Correct the situation of care and nurturing of special subjects, especially female children, in facilities if any.
In addition, check the situation of receiving aid and using humanitarian aid to ensure standards and operating conditions according to regulations.
During the inspection process, if any problems arise or regulations are not implemented properly, the district People's Committee is requested to have a timely handling plan. Localities shall report the inspection results to the provincial Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs before October 15.
The leader of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Binh Duong province said that the inspection work is currently being carried out. Initially, no violations were detected in the province.
According to records, in Binh Duong there are about 10 shelters and social protection facilities that take in orphans. There are about 1,000 children being cared for, with some facilities caring for about 200-300 children. Many of these facilities are privately established. The funding for the care of the children comes from individuals and from social mobilization.
