DOLE Family Welfare Program Services Directive

Family Welfare Program (FWP) is the DOLE-promoted program that provides family welfare services.
FWP activities are conducted in the workplace by the employer through a Family Welfare Committee (FWC) or a similar special body.
The FWC is composed of representatives from labor, management, and the plant clinic if available.
Family Health Program Services refer to the Department of Health (DOH) package of health-related services for families, collectively termed as such.

DOLE Regional Offices and Field Offices must establish and strengthen FWCs in establishments with 200 or more workers and in unionized establishments.
Target is to have 100% of such establishments with FWCs by end of 2010.
Assistance is also extended to establishments with fewer than 100 workers or without unions if they are willing to form FWCs.
These offices shall encourage the formation of federations of FWCs to promote the program within their areas.
Income Generation or Livelihood components under the FWP are supported through the promotion of the Workers' Income Augmentation Program (WINAP).

Implementation of the FWP is continuously guided by Administrative Order No. 209 of 2004.
A Checklist of Priority Activities is used to promote and monitor program activities.
Regional Offices must keep accomplished checklists on file for reference in statistical performance reporting.
The Bureau of Women and Young Workers is tasked with monitoring and guiding the FWP implementers.

FWP implementers must coordinate with the DOH via the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control (NCDPC) and the Centers for Health Development (CHD).
CHD personnel are responsible for DOH Family Health Program implementation and monitoring for workers and their families.
Coordination extends to activities such as information dissemination on nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and promotion of a drug-free workplace.
Collaboration strengthens program delivery and compliance across government health and labor channels.