October 04, Colombo (LNW): The Department of Probation and Child Care Services has introduced a new initiative to ensure that children without registered births can obtain birth certificates. The programme, in collaboration with the Registrar General’s Department, aims to assist children facing challenges due to the lack of proper documentation, particularly in school admissions.
Officers from the Department are working closely with district child protection officers to identify these children and offer support. Despite these efforts, a significant number of children remain without birth certificates, continuing to face various difficulties.
Parents and guardians of such children are encouraged to seek assistance from child protection officers at their local district secretariats. The services provided under this initiative are free of charge, as confirmed by the Department of Government Information.
