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White Cross, Inc.
"A Home for Every Child"
Our Mission
Quality care and protection of children in preparation for their reunification with their families and placement in alternative homes, formation of parents for responsible Christian parenthood, and meaningful community building and participation.
Our Vision
A community of Christian healers promoting the rights and development of children, thus enabling them to attain success and be responsible and contributing members of society.
About WHITE CROSS, INC.
Our History
White Cross, Inc., commonly referred to as White Cross Children’s Home, was established in 1936 in response to the tuberculosis epidemic that disproportionately impacted marginalized communities. A dedicated Catholic group of women, led by Mrs. Victoria Lopez de Araneta, founded the corporation White Cross, Inc. and has since played a vital role in caring for children in need.
On April 19, 1938, the management of this White Cross, Inc. was entrusted to the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, following the request of Mrs. Mercedes Zobel de McMicking, one of the founders.
After several decades, on April 28, 2004, the Daughters of Charity returned the management to the Board of Trustees, led by Mrs. Consuelo Rufino-Lopez, and the institution began to be managed by Lay Coordinators.
White Cross Inc., is licensed and accredited by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, achieving Level 2 accreditation as a child caring agency. It provides temporary care for children aged 0-6 years who require immediate shelter and facilitates the permanent placement of abandoned and surrendered children through adoption.
Objectives
a. Residential Care Program
1. To offer temporary substitute parental care for children whose parents are unable to care for them due to illness, death, socio-economic and other personal family and societal situations detrimental to the integral development and administration.
2. To enhance the technical and administrative competence of the staff to hasten early reunification of children back to their families and other alternative parental care;
3. To strengthen linkages and networking with government, faith-based groups, and other NGOs to enrich partnerships in referral and other support systems.
b. Community Extension Services
1. To provide support services for the promotion of women's development and responsible parenting in communities:
2. To develop a comprehensive program for the early childhood care and development of Preschool children.
3. To organize parents as facilitators of social responsibility in community building in the spirit of Christian discipleship.
Core Values
The officers and employees of White Cross, Inc., shall serve with the highest degree of: · Integrity: · Teamwork · Efficiency · Commitment.
CLIENTELE
1. Residential Care
0-6 years old children in need of temporary shelter at the White Cross orphanage, known for its compassionate environment.
2. Day Care
3-4 years old children from Residential care and communities nearby.
SERVICES
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WCI provides home
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educates . . .
WCI provides home
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develop talents
WCI provides home
provides spiritual needs
provides spiritual needs
provides health & homelife
provides spiritual needs
provides health & homelife
provides health & homelife
provides health & homelife
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provides health & homelife
provides health & homelife