The Ministry must be ready to respond in new and practical ways and "if a policy is not working, we must speak up and improve it".
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran highlighted this during the two-day Mid-Term Review Workshop.
Kiran says working in social services is a special responsibility and they are in a position to help those who need them the most.
The Minister says that social welfare work has changed in recent years where communities are facing serious challenges, including rising drug use among children and young people, increasing mental health cases, neglect of older persons and complex child protection cases.
She stressed the importance of teamwork across all divisions.
She also encouraged stronger partnerships with other government agencies, community groups, faith-based organisations and the private sector, especially when addressing homelessness, elder neglect and child rehabilitation.
Kiran urged staff to use available counselling and support services and to take care of their own wellbeing.
The workshop provides an opportunity to review progress, discuss challenges and plan improvements.
The Minister adds that they must continue to improve reiterating the need to work together to ensure no child, woman, older person or vulnerable person is left behind.
