With local welfare officer, children's committee

Volunteers commissioned by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare to support the lives of residents.
People who are well versed in the actual situation of the local community are engaged in consultation and support activities regarding problems in daily life, welfare for the elderly and people with disabilities, etc.
In addition, as a child commissioner under the Child Welfare Law, we also provide consultations on child welfare, and are a consultation partner for all aspects of life, from infants to the elderly.

Main activities

Counseling/support/monitoring activities

Please feel free to contact us about even the slightest thing, such as problems in your daily life, nursing care for your family, or worries about your disability.
It also plays a role as a mediator by collaborating with related organizations according to the content of the consultation.

elderly survey

From April to June every year in Nakano Ward, a local welfare officer conducts a visit survey to inquire about single-person households aged 75 or over, or households consisting of only persons aged 75 or over.
Depending on the situation, we will work with related organizations to provide necessary support, so please feel free to contact us.
We will also guide you on how to create an “Emergency Contact Card”.
Regarding measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, welfare officers will wear masks and disinfect their hands. Visits will be made at a distance of about 15 minutes. Please help us by wearing a mask.
In addition, the local welfare officer always carries a "public welfare children's commission certificate".

Participation in community activities

We carry out various activities in cooperation with local people and related organizations.
・Activities to call out to prevent bank transfer scams ・Activities to watch over elementary school students on their way to and from school ・Assistance at salons and cafes run by community activity centers, etc.

What is a chief children's committee member?

In order to promote activities related to child welfare, a "Chief Children's Commissioner" has been assigned.
In cooperation with Child Guidance Centers, schools, and Healthy Welfare Centers, we provide support for concerns during pregnancy and concerns about raising children.
It also serves as a link with related organizations, such as introducing welfare systems and child-rearing support services.

Main activities

Counseling/support/monitoring activities

We watch over local children so that they can live healthily and safely, and provide consultation and support for any problems or worries about children and the child-rearing environment.

Information exchange with Child Guidance Centers, school visits

We are cooperating with Child Guidance Centers to ascertain the current situation in the areas we are responsible for.
We will visit nursery schools, kindergartens, elementary schools and junior high schools in Nakano Ward and share information with teachers.

Efforts for dissemination, enlightenment and cooperation

As the Nakano Ward Council of Children's Committee Members, in order to broaden awareness of the activities of community welfare volunteers and children's committee members and to expand cooperation, in addition to dissemination and awareness-raising activities such as panel exhibitions and consultation meetings, we also conduct a campaign to ensure that no one is overlooked in the event of a disaster. ”, “District liaison councils with relevant organizations such as schools, child consultation centers, and children and families support centers”.
As for the main approach, please see " activities of public welfare children's committee " of related file.
Details, dates, venues, etc. of the dissemination and enlightenment activities will be announced in the ward bulletin or on the ward website.

keep secrets

Welfare commissioners and children's commissioners have a confidentiality obligation, so the content you want to consult will not be leaked to others.
Please contact us with confidence.

Please contact us first

Nakano Ward has a fixed number of 311 local welfare officers and children's commissioners, each with their own areas of responsibility.
If you need consultation or support, please contact the Community Support Activities Support Section.
If necessary, we will inform you of the contact information of the local welfare officer, children's commissioner, and chief children's commissioner who are in charge of your area.

Tsushin No. 65 has been issued

We publish "tsuushin" which published activity of local welfare officer, children's committee four times a year.
In No. 65, we introduce the state of the retirement ceremony accompanying the simultaneous election and the winners of each commendation.
Please see the related files for past back issues.
Tsushin No. 65 (PDF format: 6,306KB)