The Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Area-Based Standards Network (ABSNet) held its first quarter meeting on March 14, 2024, at Ima's Home for Children, Inc. Ms. Sheenie Hesite, Executive Director of Ima’s Home for Children, Inc. and President of ABSNet Pampanga Cluster, led the program. Representatives from their member organizations, including Hann Foundation, Inc., Send the Light Ministries for the Filipino Children Foundation, Inc., Children's Joy Foundation, Inc., Munting Tahanan ng Nazareth, CONCERN Inc., Fresh Hope for Families Philippines, Inc., Shine Ph Ministry Group, Inc., and Children's Better Life Program, Inc.

Part of the program is a discussion of social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs) without registration/license to operate or renewal for CY 2024, as well as an overview of the new regulatory guidelines. [Not yet approved]. Ms. Nimfa Infante, DSWD Standards Unit Field Office III, provided assistance during the discussion.

La Rose Noire Foundation, Inc. also had the chance to present its programs and services during the event.