VCCPC Medical Services Unit

10/06/2026

📢 REMINDER TO ALL CPC CLIENTS! 🩷

The Valenzuela City Child Protection Center (VCCPC) Medical Services Unit, in collaboration with the Cancer Prevention Team, Adolescent Health and Development Program Team, and Gender-Based Violence Awareness Team, will be conducting a program on "Babaeng Valenzuelano, Protektado!" specially designed for 30-65 years old women and 9-14 years old girls of Valenzuela City.

📅 Date: June 19, 2026
📍Venue: 3rd floor, 3S Center Paso de Blas Multipurpose Hall

✨ FREE Services and Activities:
✔️ Breast Cancer Screening
✔️ Cervical Cancer Screening
✔️ HPV Vaccination
✔️ Gender-Based Violence Awareness Booth

For those who have already registered or scheduled an appointment, we encourage you to come and take advantage of these FREE health and protection services.

🌸 Interested but not yet registered? We would be delighted to have you join us! Limited slots are still available for interested participants.

How to register?
If you would like to register or have any questions before saying "YES!" to the activity, please do not hesitate to contact us at our FB Page "VCCPC Medical Services Unit" or message us at our number 📞 0927-612-3666. Our team will be happy to assist you!

Together, let's protect and empower the women and girls in our City of Valenzuela. We look forward to seeing you there! 🩷🌸

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

We must all work together to ensure the safety the safety of all children in Trinidad and Tobago.

09/06/2026

It Takes a Village to Raise a Child ❤️

We often hear the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child."

A child needs more than just parents. They need caring grandparents, supportive teachers, trusted friends, loving neighbors, mentors, coaches, and people who show up when life gets hard.

No one is meant to do this alone.

A strong village helps children feel safe, valued, and loved. It gives them different people to learn from, different shoulders to lean on, and different voices reminding them that they matter.

And sometimes, the village isn't the one you're born into. It's the one you build with people who genuinely care.

Children thrive when they are surrounded by love, guidance, and community.

❤️ Every child deserves a village. ❤️ Every parent deserves support. ❤️ We were never meant to do this alone.

06/06/2026

Character Matters More Than Grades

Good grades can open doors, but good character determines what happens once you're inside.

As parents, it's easy to focus on report cards, test scores, and academic achievements. But while grades measure what a child knows, character reflects who they are.

Teach your child to be honest when no one is watching. Teach them to be kind to people who can do nothing for them. Teach them to take responsibility for their mistakes and to treat others with respect.

A child who learns integrity, compassion, perseverance, and humility is gaining lessons that will serve them for life.

Celebrate the A's, but don't forget to celebrate the moments when your child chooses kindness, tells the truth, helps someone in need, or does the right thing even when it's difficult.

Because at the end of the day, the world needs more good people—not just smart people.

❤️ Character may not appear on a report card, but it will shape your child's future.

06/06/2026

Speak Life Into Your Child ❤️

The words we speak to our children become the voice they carry inside themselves.

A child who constantly hears criticism may grow up doubting their worth.

A child who hears encouragement learns to believe in their abilities.

Your words have power.

Instead of saying: ❌ "You never do anything right."

Try: ✅ "Mistakes help us learn. I know you can do better next time."

Instead of saying: ❌ "Why can't you be more like your brother/sister?"

Try: ✅ "You are uniquely you, and that is something to be proud of."

Instead of saying: ❌ "You're so difficult."

Try: ✅ "I know you're having a hard time. Let's work through it together."

Children need correction, but they also need encouragement.

They need to hear:

❤️ "I believe in you." ❤️ "I'm proud of your effort." ❤️ "You are loved." ❤️ "You matter." ❤️ "You can learn from this." ❤️ "I enjoy being your parent."

Years from now, your child may not remember every lesson you taught them, but they will remember how your words made them feel.

Speak life. Speak hope. Speak confidence. Speak love.

Those words can stay with them for a lifetime.

03/06/2026

The Valenzuela City Child Protection Center successfully conducted its Basic Life Support (BLS) Training with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use on June 03, 2026 at the Multipurpose Hall, 3S Maysan-Malabo.

Facilitated by Kelvin Jhon C. De Guzman and Paul Michael J. Anastacio of the Valenzuela City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (VCDRRMO), the training provided CPC staff with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in recognizing emergencies, performing CPR, using the AED, and coordinating immediate response while waiting for rescue support.

This activity served as an important reminder that knowing how to respond during critical situations can help save lives. It also forms part of VCCPC’s continuing commitment to staff capacity building, emergency preparedness, and the safety of the children, families, visitors, and fellow staff we serve.

Thank you to the CPC staff who attended and supported this learning activity, and to our resource speakers/trainers for generously sharing their knowledge and practical experience. 💙

02/06/2026

All human beings are born FREE and EQUAL in dignity and rights (Article 1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

29/05/2026

Basic Life Support (BLS) Training with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use | Learning Series

As part of the Valenzuela City Child Protection Center’s commitment to continuous learning and capacity building, staff will participate in an upcoming Basic Life Support (BLS) Training with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use.

The session will be conducted by Kelvin Jhon C. De Guzman and Paul Michael J. Anastacio of the Valenzuela City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (VCDRRMO).

This training aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of CPC personnel in providing immediate and effective emergency response during critical situations, including the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

We look forward to this valuable learning opportunity that will further strengthen our readiness to respond to medical emergencies and support the safety and well-being of the children, families, and communities we serve.

📅 June 03, 2026
📍 Multipurpose Hall 3S, Maysan-Malabo

25/05/2026

Last May 23, 2026, the Valenzuela City Child Protection Center successfully conducted another session of its Psychoeducation Series focused on Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health.

Through a youth-friendly and interactive discussion, adolescents learned about the male and female reproductive system, proper body terms, personal boundaries, body safety, and self-care. The session also included awareness on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, highlighting preventionand informed decision-making.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Nurse Ruru and the VCCPC team -- Intervention Social Worker Ma'am Julie and Doc Sandy -- for making the activity engaging and meaningful. We would also like to thank Ma'am Ely, Ma'am Tel, and Ma'am Marj for their support in facilitating the participation of the clients. 💙

This activity is part of the VCCPC Medical Team's continued commitment to promoting adolescent health education and empowerment.

📸 Photos were captured and shared with permission. Children's faces were omitted to protect their privacy when consent for public posting was not granted.