IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM KESEJAHTERAAN SOSIAL ANAK TERLANTAR (PKSA) DI DINAS SOSIAL KOTA PALU

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation ofsocialwelfare program of children, especially negleted childredin Social offices of Palu Cityand to determineobstaclesfound in the implementation of this program. The research method used is qualitative. Informants were selected by purposive sampling and acquired as many as nine people. The results of the study have shown thatfrom 4 (four) variables studied on the theory ofpolicy implementation George Edward III, the all has not worked as that was expected between the facts and the theory.It could be showed: First, variable of communication, there were still familiesuninformed about the PKSA especially aboutnegleted childredso that the lack of understanding about the program targetin process of implementingPKSA program for negleted children. Second, the variable of resources, it was not running optimally becausethe terms of the financing are still not motivated entirely by the existing policy. Third, variable of disposition, it was not running wellbecause there were still parties not being honest, especially for fund donation for negleted childred. Fourth, variable ofbureaucracy structure, it was not running properly because the Social Offices of Palu Citywas less involving other parties both outside and inside of the bureaucracy and also lack ofmentorsof the programincompatible with their main tasks and functionsas a mentorof children. One of thesupporting factors of Social Welfare Program of Negleted Childred wasmentors' (sakti peksos) educational background social welfare understanding and knowinggoal of the programPKSA for negleted children. While the inhibiting factors were limited financial resources and the lack of cooperation Social Officeswith nonbureaucracy party.