About Tahanan Mapagkalinga ni Madre Rita

In preparation for my donation project for TMMR (“Tahanan Mapagkalinga ni Madre Rita, Inc.”), I have prepared the documentation of  information about their community, vision and mission statement and the programs and services of TMMR. Through the help of my best friend Sis. Marilou Dumalag, O.S.A., she has helped me communicate with their community to find out the best donation that they need.

Tahanan Mapagkalinga ni Madre Rita is a home for Children-in-need of Special Protection. It is a gift to children by the Augustinian Sisters of our lady of Consolation. The community started year 2001 and they have celebrated their 10th year Anniversary last May 15, 2011.

 Vision Statement

In the spirit of Mother Rita and Mother Consuelo, the Tahanan Mapagkalinga ni Madre Rita (TMMR) Inc. envisions to empower children-in-need of special protection to realize their self worth, to grow towards Christian maturity and to be integrated in a child friendly social environment.

Mission Statement

In solidarity with the less fortunate Filipino families, who are victims of poverty and abuse, we provide an alternative home for children that offers basic needs and holistic formation as they journey back to their family or new home and community. We advocate the rights and responsibilities of children and establish linkages with different welfare agencies, both local and international.

Programs and Services of TMMR

1. Alternative Home Program
a. Rescue children from the streets
b. Home Management
c. Provision of basic needs (shelter, food, clothing)
d. Health and hygiene

2. Christian Formation Program
a. Bible stories, especially the Jesus narrative
b. Formation of prayer life
c. Christian values

3. Personhood Development Program
a. Individual and group counselling
b. Psychological testing
c. Psychotherapy
d. Group Dynamics on self-discovery

4. Formal education program
a. Basic education
b. Educational assistance

5. Informal Education Program
a. Vocation Skills
b. Tutorial on 3 R’s etc.
c. Art skills
d.  Music: Singing, playing, musical instruments
e. Sports/ recreational activities
f. Theater arts
g. Alternative education on social consciousness

6. Case Management Program
a. Documentation
b. Case conference
c. Treatment plan
d. Home Visitation

7. Family/ Community Support Outreach Program
a. Reconciliation with family
b. Preventive Measures: Community – Based Extension Services
i. Street – based education
ii. Community-based education
iii. Referrals

8. Networking Program
a. Placement of children in other centers
b. Scholarships Grants for education of Children
c. Tapping Volunteers
d. Linkages with other Organizations and affiliations
e. Resource Generation

9. Advocacy Program
a. Consciousness raising on street children in ASAS schools
b. Mass Mobilization for public support on problems of Street Children

10. Staff/ Personnel Development Program
a. In-Service Trainings
b. Formal Education
c. Supervisory and administrative meetings
d. Retreats/ Recollection/ Theological Reflections
e. Socialization