Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation
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Empowering Communities Through Rehabilitation
Providing tools and opportunities for those in need to rebuild their lives
Protecting and Nurturing Children
Ensuring the welfare of children through support, education, and care programs.
Simplified Adoption Processes
Ensuring the welfare of children through support, education, and care programs.
Our Core Services
Social Rehabilitation
We offer support programs aimed at rehabilitating individuals and families facing social challenges. Through vocational training, counseling, and reintegration services, we empower people to rebuild their lives and become self-reliant.
Child Welfare Service
We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children across Rivers State. Our programs provide protection, education, and support for vulnerable children, helping them grow in a nurturing environment
Adoption and Fostering
Our streamlined adoption process makes it easier for families to welcome children into their homes. We guide prospective parents through each step, ensuring a smooth, secure, and transparent process
Mr. Ilamu Arugu
Honourable Commissioner
Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Rivers State
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a society that enables abilities using the family perceptive, supporting and consolidating policies affecting social partnership and creating strength in family values
Our Vision
To achieve a society where everyone is capable of functioning and achieving practical opportunities in the face of any disadvantage
Our Mandate
The mandate of the ministry is to provide social services to families, juvenile, children, orphans, the physically challenged and indigent poor
Our Impact: Transforming Lives Across Rivers State
See how our services have helped thousands of families, children, and individuals overcome adversity and thrive
Children Safeguarded
10,000+
Children Protected
Over 10,000 children have been protected and supported through our Child Welfare programs. From providing safe homes to offering educational resources, we are committed to ensuring every child’s well-being
Families Reunited and Supported
Over 2500
Families Supported
We’ve helped over 2,500 families reunite and strengthen through our rehabilitation and family support programs. Our team offers counseling, social services, and practical assistance to help families rebuild stronger bonds.
Successful Adoption
1200+
Children Adopted
More than 1,200 children have found loving homes through our adoption services. We’re proud to be part of each family's journey, ensuring a smooth, safe, and successful adoption process.
“The ministry has given me a new life through their rehabilitation program. I’m now employed and can care for my family.” — Rehabilitation Program Beneficiary
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