The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through the Department of Social Welfare, has organised a two-day workshop on the Social Welfare Information Management System (SWIMS) Residential Homes for Children (RHC) Registry, aimed at enhancing data management and case documentation within Ghana’s child protection system.
The workshop brought together key stakeholders to deepen their understanding of the SWIMS RHC Registry, its functionalities, and its role in supporting the documentation and management of child welfare cases. The initiative forms part of efforts to maintain a reliable and up-to-date database of children in Residential Homes for Children, in line with the National Care Reform Roadmap (2024–2028).
Delivering welcome remarks on behalf of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Director of the Department of Social Welfare, Dr. Prince Boamah Abrah, underscored the importance of the SWIMS platform in strengthening data management and improving coordination in child protection services. He explained that the system provides a structured platform for documenting cases and managing information on children in residential care, which is essential for effective planning, monitoring, and decision-making.
Dr. Abrah emphasized that the success of the system depends on the commitment of social welfare officers and stakeholders to consistently document cases and maintain accurate data. He commended officers at the regional and district levels for their dedication to supporting vulnerable children and encouraged participants to make effective use of the system to enhance service delivery nationwide.
Development partners, including UNICEF, participated in the workshop and highlighted the importance of accurate data management and collaborative efforts in ensuring the protection and care of children. Their contributions reinforced the collective commitment to strengthening child welfare systems and supporting the effective implementation of the SWIMS platform.
Over the two-day engagement, participants received presentations and demonstrations on the SWIMS platform and the RHC Registry, covering data entry processes and data quality management. Discussions also focused on foster care services, their role in advancing care reform, and residential homes management to improve operational standards.
The programme further featured the reintroduction and dissemination of the SWIMS Training Manual, designed to support the effective use of the system across the child protection sector.
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