Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Population and Family Development\n(Kemendukbangga)\/BKKBN is committed to continuously strengthening the\nchild protection system in response to problematic childcare facility\n(TPA) or daycare cases that occurred in Yogyakarta, and most recently in\nAceh.<\/p>\n
The Secretary of Kemendukbangga\/BKKBN, Budi Setiyono, stated that\nKemendukbangga\/BKKBN has the Taman Asuh Sayang Anak (Tamasya) Programme\nto strengthen the child care ecosystem in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat programme emphasises a holistic approach based on family and\ncommunity, covering aspects of childcare, nutrition, health, and child\ngrowth and development stimulation,\u201d he said in Jakarta on\nWednesday.<\/p>\n
Budi expressed deep concern over the violence cases that occurred at\nthose daycares, which have become a serious concern as well as an\nimportant momentum to accelerate the strengthening of the child\nprotection system in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cNevertheless, it must be emphasised that this case is not a general\nreflection of all daycare services in Indonesia. In fact, this incident\nshows that the supervision and law enforcement systems are functioning,\nso violations can be uncovered and addressed firmly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Budi added that the government continues to ensure that the legal\nprocess is proceeding transparently and fairly.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn addition, we are also continuing to encourage improvements in\ndaycare service quality through the development of national standards\nfor early childhood care, enhancing the capacity and training for\ncaregivers, strengthening cross-ministry and regional government\ncoordination, as well as expanding access to safe and affordable daycare\nservices,\u201d Budi stated.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Yogyakarta Special Region Local Government (Pemda DIY)\nhas ensured optimal handling for the children as well as the parents of\nvictims in the violence and neglect case at Daycare Little Aresha in\nYogyakarta City.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe handling must be as optimal as possible for both the children\nwho are victims and their parents,\u201d said the Head of the Women\u2019s\nEmpowerment, Child Protection, and Population Control Agency (DP3AP2) of\nDIY, Erlina Hidayati Sumardi, in Yogyakarta on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
According to her, this is in line with the instructions from the\nGovernor of DIY, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, who directed the handling\nand protection for the 53 victim children from the daycare. It not only\ntargets the children\u2019s physical condition but also the mental state of\nthe affected parents.<\/p>\n
In particular, the parents of the daycare case victims are certainly\nexperiencing psychological pressures, feelings of guilt, and concerns\nabout their children\u2019s growth, development, and physical health.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/problematic-daycare-tamasya-programme-strengthens-child-protection-1777477913", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }