Because No OFW Family
Stands Alone
Supportive groups and thoughtful reads gathered in one place
to help your family feel guided, wherever you are.
Explore OFW Support Groups
Explore organizations dedicated to assisting OFW families with emotional, legal, and
social resources for every step of your journey.
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)
The DMW is the executive department of the Philippines that is mandated to protect the rights and promote the welfare of all OFWs and their families throughout their employment cycle.
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
OWWA is the welfare arm of the DMW that provides social, financial, and legal services to its OFW members and their families; the OWWA OFW Children’s Circle (OCC) specifically supports the children of active OFW members.
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)
The CFO is an agency under the Office of the President dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of Filipinos who have permanently settled abroad, strengthening their social, economic, and cultural ties with the home country.
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People
The CBCP-ECMI is the Catholic Church’s commission that provides pastoral and spiritual support, advocacy, and counseling to Filipino migrants and their families, addressing the moral and social challenges of migration.
Helpful Reads for Growing Together
Discover helpful reads created for OFW parents to support understanding your child’s emotions, nurturing meaningful connections, and encouraging open communication through shared stories and reflective moments.
From “Okay Lang” to Heart-to-Heart: Why Every Call Counts
You work hard miles away, but even harder is the emotional balancing act of staying close to your child. The good news? Connections don’t need grand gestures, and short calls don’t have to feel routine or empty. With a few thoughtful words, a shared story, or a spark of curiosity, every call can become a heart-to-heart moment that truly matters for life.
Someone To Support Me: The Importance of Celebrating Birthdays, Milestones, and Everyday Wins
If work requires you to stay in a country miles away from your family with only brief windows to visit them now and again, it’s almost inevitable that you won’t be there for some of the important milestones in your child’s life. While it may be easy to dismiss these moments as being not as important compared to their overall well-being, the truth is that your presence, even if not directly physical, can have an immense impact in your child’s eyes that means so much more to them than you think.
The good thing is that, even though you may not be fully able to be present, there are many other ways to celebrate and let your child know that you recognize their achievements that will get across to them just as much.
Share a Memory from a Distance: Document Daily Life and Milestones into a Creative Medium
It is normal to feel guilty or have fear of missing out on your child’s important milestones, or even simply your frequent video calls you had to pass on due to work and busy schedules. There is no doubt that your child genuinely understands your reasons for missing out on your calls.
Catching up or simply sharing a day in your life together still matters and will matter for the rest of their life, even if it is just a few seconds off of each other’s side of the world. While video calls and chat messages can sometimes feel dull or like a routine, there can be a fun and creative way to spice up your daily updates with your child.