CONTACT INFORMATION

QC Center for Children with Disabilities (KABAHAGI)

  • KABAHAGI
  • Kabahagi Center for Children with Disabilities, Serbisyong Bayan Park, Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City
  • 8246-2350 local 103 / 106 / 107
  • [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/KabahagiCenter/

Office Hours:
Mondays – Fridays
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

ABOUT US

Description

Kabahagi Center for Children with Disabilities (KABAHAGI) promotes the rights of Children with Disabilities who are aged younger than 18 years old and residing in Quezon City with their families, to achieve their holistic and inclusive development through their participation in projects that are responsive to their needs in the areas of education, health, livelihood, social empowerment.

Mission

To recognize the rights of all children through its commitment to improving their quality of life through community empowerment, provision of services, and creation of equal access to health, education, livelihood, and social opportunities.

Vision

Kabahagi envisions a city that is inclusive, sustainable, empowering, and participatory where Persons with Disabilities have equal access to opportunities, rights, and privileges.

Legal Bases

  • Section 6 (8) of Ordinance No. SP-1915, S-2009 (The Special Children’s Ordinance of Quezon City) which states that the City shall provide easy access to educational and rehabilitation services to special children and their families;
  • Section 17 of Ordinance No. SP-2180, S-2012, as amended (The Quezon City Children’s Code of 2012) which states that the Quezon City Government shall provide an integrated health service for children with disabilities which shall include early detection of disability and timely intervention;
  • Quezon City Ordinance No. SP-2617, S-2017, as amended by City Ordinance No. SP-2718, S-2018 – An Ordinance Institutionalizing A Comprehensive Program for Children with Disabilities (CWDs), Thereby Establishing A Center and Providing Funds Thereof and for Other Purposes.

Service Pledge:

  • Quezon City Kabahagi Center for Children with Disability is committed to upholding the rights of children with disabilities. 
  • We shall strengthen advocacy for an inclusive society where children with disabilities may develop their full potential.
  • We shall provide quality and prompt delivery of service specific to the disability needs of the children. 
  • We shall ensure that qualified staff is available to provide supportive services. 
  • We shall strengthen our advocacy efforts towards the development of policies and practices that are for and by the Children with Disability and their families. 
  • We are dedicated to forging partnerships with relevant stakeholders that embrace the same thrust for inclusive development.

Services

Disability Assessment and Diagnosis

Free check-ups from Specialized Doctors (Developmental Pediatrician and Rehabilitation Physician) to diagnose the children’s condition based on age and development.

Telecoaching Therapy Program  

Therapists (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and  Speech-Language Pathology) use various methods to train the parents or primary caregivers of children with disability. This is initiated with free individualized assessment, followed by training of parents on strategies for child handling in 10 sessions, along with the Child with Disability.  This way, parents or primary caregivers can sustain the application of these strategies at home.

Inclusive Arts for Children with Disability (CWDs)

Free Art Class to develop children’s skills and talent in art and boost their confidence in expressing their feelings in a creative way.

Livelihood Program for the family of Children with Disability 

Free vocational skills training like dressmaking, hilot wellness, pastry making, bread making, investment capacity building, and other livelihood programs.   

Free Group Training and Seminars for families, teachers of the Children with Disability, together with other disability-inclusive stakeholders in the City like Barangay Council for the Protection of Children

Guides

How to apply for all individual Services in QC Kabahagi Center for Children with Disabilities (Disability Assessment, Telecoaching and Inclusive Arts)

Requirements:

  1. QCitizen ID (Parents and CWD)
  2. Original Copy of Barangay Certificate of Indigency (Medical Assistance)
  3. (1) 2×2 ID photo
  4. Completed and Signed the QC Kabahagi Center Application Form
  5. Doctor`s Assessment (at least 6 months) (Optional)

Steps:

Process for the Online Application for all individual QC Kabahagi Services

  1. Register for the QCitizen ID at http://qceservices.quezoncity.gov.ph/
  2. Go to the quezoncity.gov.ph website or the official Facebook page of Kabahagi Center. 
  3. Download and fill-up the QC Kabahagi Center Application Form and scan or take a  photo of the requirements and send it to [email protected].
  4. You will receive a message in (1) hour regarding the status of your application.
  5. If the application is approved, you will receive a message for your appointment based on the needed services.

 Process for the Offline/Walk-in Application for all individual QC Kabahagi Services

  1. Get and fill up the QC ID Application form and QC Kabahagi Center Application form at the QC Kabahagi Center office and submit the other requirements.
  2. If the application is approved, you will receive a message for your appointment based on the needed services.

Department Directory

Karen S. Sagun, MRS, MSOT
City Government Assistant Department Head III
Director I
8246-2350 local 103 / 106 / 107
[email protected]

PROGRAMS DIVISION

Office Address
Quezon City Center for Children with Disabilities (Kabahagi) , Serbisyong Bayan Park, Brgy. Batasan Hills, Quezon City		Contact Information
8246-2350 local 103 / 106 / 107
[email protected]
Staff Name
Mr. John Ray Lucas
Ms. Edel Anne Asuzano
Ms. Korinne Bea Castano
Mr. Adrian Joseph Estrella
Dr. Agnes Falcotelo
Dr. Mitchelle Gabuya
Ms. Elaine Pacheco
Ms. Suselyn Pascual
Ms. Michelle Ann Yebra

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

Office Address
Quezon City Center for Children with Disabilities (Kabahagi) , Serbisyong Bayan Park, Brgy. Batasan Hills, Quezon City		Contact Information

8246-2350 local 103 / 106 / 107
[email protected]
Staff Name
Ms. Chrisha Bayhonan
Ms. Alexandria Catherine Batoon
Ms. Joan Minette Muyrong
Ms. Samantha Octubre
Ms. Ma. Lady May Perez
Ms. Joy Sitjar
Mr. Rizal Suguitan, Jr.
Mr. John Carlo Tapit
Mr. Michael Tubeo
Mr. Gabriel Tugbo

Spotlight

Galing Pook Awards 2021

The QC Kabahagi Center for Children with Disabilities Community-based Rehabilitation for Children with Disability is one of the finalists of the prestigious Galing Pook Awards.

THREE PROGRAMS OF QC GOV FOR GALING POOK RECOGNITION

ABS-CBN News featured Kabahagi Center for Children with Disabilities

Kabahagi Center featured by the ABS-CBN news for Tele-coaching program for continuing to serve children with disabilities amidst pandemic.

ABS-CBN Featuring Kabahagi Center Clip

Therapists Conference 2020: Resilience and Solidarity Amidst this Pandemic.

Mayor Joy Belmonte discussed the tele-coaching program of the city’s Kabahagi Center for Children with Disability as a model to ensure the continuity of therapy even during the pandemic.

Therapists Conference 2020: Resilience and Solidarity Amidst this Pandemic

Theracon Conference Video 2020

Downloadable Forms

QC Kabahagi Application Form Application

e-Service Links

For QC ID Online Application

Resources

QC Kabahagi Center Citizen's Charter 2022
QC Kabahagi Center Citizen's Charter 2023

Last updated on October 15th, 2023