LGU-Sogod is one of the one hundred twenty eight (128) local government units (LGUs) in Central Visayas who were recognized and conferred the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) last October 17,2018 at the Capitol Social Hall, Cebu Capitol here by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). (Minerva BC Newman, “128 Central Visayas LGUs cited for child-friendly programs, initiatives”,Manila Bulletin)

The Council for the Welfare of Children launched last October 8, 2014 the “Child-Friendly Philippines: A Caring and Protective Society for, by, and with the Children”. It is the advocacy and programming framework adopted by the CWC in response to both national (Child 21 and 2nd National Plan of Action for Children) and international commitments. It is consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN CRC) and it requires the involvement of different stakeholders at various levels. (cwc.gov.ph)

The 128 LGUs passed the annual mandatory Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) based on the 12 criteria that uplifts the welfare and status of the children.