Social Welfare Services

About This Service

The Department of Social Welfare and Community Development provides essential support to vulnerable individuals, families, and persons with disabilities within the Ningo-Prampram District.

The department works to protect the rights and welfare of children, support persons with disabilities, strengthen families through counselling, and administer social intervention programmes that improve the livelihoods of the most vulnerable members of the community.

Key Services Offered

Child Protection: Custody arrangements, child maintenance, and safeguarding of children's rights

Disability Rehabilitation: Support and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities

Family Counselling: Mediation and counselling for families in distress

NGO / CBO Registration: Registration of Non-Governmental Organisations and Community-Based Organisations

Daycare Centre Licensing: Registration and oversight of daycare centres within the district

Residential Children's Homes: Oversight and management of residential homes for children

LEAP Programme: Management of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) social intervention

Who Needs This Service?

Families and individuals seeking child custody or maintenance support

Persons with disabilities requiring rehabilitation assistance

Families in need of counselling and conflict resolution

NGOs and CBOs applying for district registration

Operators of daycare centres or children's homes

Vulnerable households enrolled or seeking enrolment in the LEAP programme

Steps to Access Services

Visit the Assembly Office

Come to the Ningo-Prampram District Assembly office and ask to be directed to the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development.

Explain Your Situation or Request

Speak with a social welfare officer who will assess your needs and guide you to the appropriate service or programme.

Submit Required Documents

Provide the relevant documents for your specific request — such as identification, birth certificates, or organisational registration papers.

Receive Support or Documentation

Receive the appropriate support, referral, certificate, or official documentation based on your application or case.

Service Information

Service Hours Mon–Fri, 8AM–5PM

Processing Time Varies by service type

Location Prampram, Greater Accra

Need Help?

020-0532-788

info@nipda.gov.gh

Prampram, Greater Accra