The target of this program will initially focus on home-bound mothers residing in QC, who will apply and meet the requirements set by the Office of the Mayor selection committee.

The prize package will include a variety of goods that can earnestly start a small home-bound business for the family.

Goals:           

1. Social Support – to provide viable economic activities for target clients that will enable them to generate additional income and address their family’s basic needs
2. Self-Advancement – to recognize home-bound mothers as valued wage-earners in the family and to enhance their capacity that liberates them from economic slavery

Program Components:

1. Screening and selection of recipients
2. Awarding of “Tindahan ni Ate Joy” prize package
3. Monitoring
4. Passing on the gifts and benefits to family members

Eligible Recipients:

1. Mothers aged 30 – 60 years old
2. Mothers with at least 2 children (school age child/children must be enrolled in a public school)
3. Mothers who will agree to comply with the conditions set by the program

Initial Requirements for Application and Screening:

1. Accomplished application form
2. Birth certificates of children
3. Photocopy of school report card if enrolled
4. Husband’s certification of employment (or company ID with contact details of the employer); or proof of husband’s sickness (medical certificate)
5. Affidavit of good moral character from three neighbors

Co-responsibilities of Selected Recipients:

1. Must undergo basic training on entrepreneurship

2. Must be a member of PhilHealth Insurance after a month
3. Must submit quarterly report indicating the following:
   • Height and weight of children to be certified by the barangay health center
   • Copy of PhilHealth monthly contributions
   • Monthly savings