Modified Social Stress Model (MSSM)

A global framework for understanding the nature of the street children recovering from substance use and abuse. In DSWD, it is used as a tool in assessing the specific needs of children recovering from substance used and abused in residential care facilities.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Improve management of children in need of special protection by using the MSSM framework in the DSWD centers/ residential facilities and other LGUs and NGOs operating residential care facilities

COMPONENTS

PILOT AREAS

• Improved assessment of clients

• Developed responsive intervention plans

• Improved movement of cases

• Sustained development of cases