Solo Parent ID ... so what about it?

I was talking to FM earlier today about the benefits I can get about the solo parent ID and it seemed that he wasn't fully aware of what it really gives. He also told me that it seems a lot of solo parent are not really aware of what benefits they should be getting.

I decided to blog about this to help other solo parents know more about what they should get. Here are some key notes that I believe you should know.

WHAT IS PARENTAL LEAVE?

Parental Leave refers to leave benefits granted to a solo parent to enable said parent to perform parental duties and responsibilities where physical presence is required as provided under Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 08, series 2004.

WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING PARENTAL LEAVE TO SOLO PARENTS?

The parental leave of seven (7) days shall be granted to any Solo Parent employee subject to the following conditions:

1. The solo parent must have rendered government service for a least one (1) year, whether continuous or broken, reckoned at the time of the effectivity of the law on September 22, 2002, regardless of the employment status.

2. The solo parent employee may avail of parental leave under any of the following circumstances:

a. Attend to personal milestones of a child such as birthday, communion, graduation and other similar events;

b. Perform parental obligations such as enrollment and attendance in school programs, PTA meetings and the like;

c. Attend to medical social, spiritual and recreational needs of the child;

d. Other similar circumstances necessary in the performance of parental duties and responsibilities, where physical presence of the parent is required.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO AVAIL OF THE PACKAGE OF SERVICES?

A solo parent shall apply for a Solo Parent Identification Card (Solo Parent ID) from the City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development (C/MSWD) Office. Once the C/MSWD Office issues the Solo Parent ID, a solo parent can apply for services he/she needs from the C/MSWD Office or to specific agencies providing such assistance/services.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS IN SECURING A SOLO PARENT ID?

1. Barangay certificate residency in the area;

2. Documents/Evidence that the applicant is a solo parent (e.g. death certificate of spouse, declaration of nullity of marriage, medical certificate – if incapacitated); and

3. Income Tax Return (ITR) or certification from the barangay/municipal treasurer. 

WHAT DOCUMENT/PROOF WILL A SOLO PARENT PRESENT IF HE/SHE HAS CHILD OR IS DE FACTO SEPARATED FROM HUSBAND/WIFE?

A Certificate issued by the Barangay Captain indicating the circumstances on one’s being a solo parent.

To know more, read here.