Continue from FLOWCHART A

Note: Before end of 8 hours from initial contact with child,

FLOWCHART B-2 Child is above 15 yrs old but acted
(where child is found to be above without discernment as assessed by LSWDO
turn over physical custody to parents unless the answer
15 yrs old but acted without
to any of the following questions is NO.
discernment)
For use of LEO and
LSWDO

Is the child dependent, In best interest of child to

abandoned, neglected, be placed in youth care facility? Voluntary commitment by
YES
or abused? (upon LSWDO recommendation and after parents
(determined by LSWDO) consultation during intervention
proceedings)

If parents do not authorize

voluntary commitment
NO

INTENSIVE COMMUNITY-BASED CENTER-BASED

Petition for Involuntary
NO Intervention Program Commitment Intervention Program
(child to be placed in Bahay Pag-Asa)

Encourage temporary
Child committed to youth
Is the safety of child in danger? custody (Voluntary
YES home facility, NGO, govt
(determined by LSWDO) Commitment)* with
facility
DSWD or NGOs

If parents do not authorize

temporary custody
NO

Petition for Involuntary

Release child to parents/ Commitment
guardian/relatives

COMMUNITY-BASED
Intervention Program