How to Apply For Solo Parent Id Application Form 2023

A government-issued identification card that recognizes a single parent as the head of their household is known as a solo parent identification card. The card could offer benefits such as reduced public transportation rates, access to solo parent discounts at various businesses, and priority enrollment in school program. For single parents who are struggling to make ends meet, obtaining a solo parent identification card can be beneficial.

The SOLO PARENT WELFARE ACT (2000), also known as Republic Act 8972, provides specific benefits to single parents in the Philippines. This includes further vacation time, a more flexible work schedule, and even financial assistance for their children’s education.

According to a WHO-funded study conducted by the Department of Health and the University of the Philippines-National Institute for Health, the Philippines currently has 14 million single parents. This could be because of abandonment, death, or simply not being married. Solo parents come from all walks of life and face a variety of difficulties.

If you are a single parent, we appreciate you! You are completely deserving of the government support. To take advantage of these benefits, however, you must first apply for a Solo Parent ID.

Let us look at the qualifications, benefits, requirements, and application process for Solo Parent Id.

Table of Contents

• Solo Parent ID Qualifications:
• Solo Parent ID Benefits
• Additional Benefits
• Requirements For Solo Parent ID
• How to Apply for Solo Parent Id Application
• How do I register for solo parent online?
• Video Guide
• People also ask

Solo Parent ID Qualifications:

A Solo Parent must meet the following qualifications, according to RA 8972:

1. A woman who gives birth as a result of rape and other crimes against chastity even without a final conviction of the offender, provided that mother keeps and raises the child.
2. Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to the following circumstances:
   • Due to death of spouse.
   • Spouse is detained or is serving sentence for a criminal conviction for at least one (1) year.
   • Physical and/or mental incapacity of spouse as certified by a public medical practitioner.
   • Legal separation or de facto separation from spouse for at least one (1) year, as long as he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children.
   • Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage as decreed by a court or by a church as long as he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children.
3. Unmarried mother/father who has preferred to keep and rear her/his child/children instead of having others care for them or give them up to a welfare institution.
4. Any other person who solely provides parental care and support to a child or children.
5. Any family member who assumes the responsibility of head of family as a result of the death, abandonment, disappearance or prolonged absence of the parents or solo parent.

Solo Parent ID Benefits

The benefits and privileges of solo parents are developed in collaboration with local government units by the DSWD, DOH, DECS, CHED, TESDA, DOLE, NHA, and DILG. The privileges include:

1. Livelihood Development
   • Livelihood training;
   • Basic business management training;
   • Value orientation;
   • Provision of seed capital; and
   • Job Placement.
2. Counseling Services
3. Parent Effectiveness Services
   • early childhood development;
   • behavior management;
   • health care;
   • rights and duties of parents and children
4. Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing
5. Special Projects for Individuals in Need of Protection
   • temporary shelter;
   • legal assistance;
   • medical care, etc:
6. Educational benefits
   • Scholarship Programs; and
   • Nonformal education program;
7. Housing benefits
8. Medical assistance

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Additional Benefits

Any single parent whose income falls below the National Economic and Development Authority’s (NEDA) poverty line and is subject to the assessment of the DSWD worker in the area is eligible for assistance. A single parent can contact the following organizations directly to inquire about their services:

• Health Care Services (DOH)
• Educational Services (CHED, TESDA)
• Housing Services (NHA)
• Parental Leave of Absence (Employer, DOLE, CSC) Note: A single parent whose income exceeds the poverty line will receive only limited benefits such as flexible work schedules, parental leave, and others as determined by the DSWD

Requirements For Solo Parent ID

The requirements to Apply for Solo Parent Id are:

• Barangay certification confirming Solo Parents’ residency in the barangay for the previous six months.
• Birth certificates of children, death certificates for spouses, and other appropriate documentary support.
• Income tax return or any other document establishing the income level of the sole parent
• Please keep in mind that your local government may require you to provide additional documents such as a house sketch or a sworn affidavit.

How to Apply for Solo Parent Id Application

Apply for Solo Parent Id in Philippines in 3 easy steps

1. Solo parent ID applicants must bring the following documents to the City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office:
   • Barangay certification confirming Solo Parent’s residency in the barangay for the previous six months
   • Certificates, such as children’s birth certificates, a spouse’s death certificate, and other appropriate documentary support
   • Income tax return or any other document validating the income level of the sole parent
2. The social worker receives all documents and ensures that they are complete before entering them into the log-book Registry of Solo Parents.
3. Please keep in mind that the ID will be issued after 30 days of filing. The ID is valid for one year and is renewable.

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How do I register for solo parent online?

1. Using your personal email address, register at qceservices.quezoncity.gov.ph. To register and submit, fill out the form properly.
2. Fill out the form properly to register and submit
3. Accomplish Sectoral Information. Make sure to fill-out all the details in this section.
4. Documentation Requirements for Single Parents
5. Solo Parent approvers/social workers will review the application.
6. Wait for an email with information about the Solo Parent ID Application. An email will be sent to the applicant to set up an appointment for the social worker’s interview and assessment.
7. Make an appointment online at qceservices.quezoncity.gov.ph, SSDD page. Present the reference number for schedule verification.
8. Come to SSDD (2nd Floor), Solo Parent Section on your scheduled interview and assessment date and time.
9. Install the QCitizen Application in the Playstore / Appstore once the application has been approved to to get the Digital ID.
10. You can get the Solo Parent ID Application Form Here

Video Guide

People also ask

The following are the most frequently asked questions about the advantages of being a solo parent and Solo Parent ID: