Has spent nine years of successful teaching as a professor in social work and civic welfare training service course in several universities in Manila City, Philippines.  Trained in social work, he worked for many years as a program supervisor and consultant of a child welfare agency, Father Simpliciano Foundation Inc.  He even led the organizational management of the agency until granted by a license to operate. 

Chrisler completed his Master of Science in Social Work degree at Asian Social Institute in 2015 and his undergraduate study with honors at Universidad de Manila.  He became a licensed social worker in 2006. 

He received the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award for his remarkable professional achievement in social work.  Later, he spent three inspiring years as a co-founder and served as board president of the social work alumni association.  He even joined the US Peace Corps Philippines as a technical and cross cultural facilitator to expand his volunteer role and advance in volunteer management. 

Now, Chrisler feels proud to work in a child welfare setting.  He is strongly committed to bring leadership and integrity as the Executive Director of Concordia Children’s Services.  He believes that every child deserves to realize his or her potentials by finding a permanent loving family and grow having the spirit of service to help the others. 

Is a Music Major graduate at the All Asian Bible and Music College. She served as a Librarian and School Secretary to her alma mater for five years before she became a Resource Development Assistant in CCS. Her experience as a Sunday School and Music Teacher to international children made her transition to the NGO world a lot easier. She is a doting aunt to her two adorable nephews so with one look at the precious little ones at CCS, her heart was sold. She believes that every child deserves to be loved and cared for. Working at CCS gave her a renewed passion in life — to make a change in the lives of the children in their care. Ann earnestly shared that, “I only have a lifetime to live. I vow to make a change to these little angel’s lives.” As an RDP Assistant, Ann is tasked to conduct fundraising and marketing initiatives, as well as deal with volunteers, donors and visitors of CCS. Give the CCS a call and she will cheerfully arrange a fitting schedule for your visit. 

Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Universidad De Manila. During his time as a student, Dan worked with Street Children along Baclaran. It is then that Dan identified that working with children is his niche. After graduating, he placed 9th in the 2011 Social Work Licensure Examinations. He then worked as a Social Worker providing Psychosocial Interventions to hospitalized children with cancer and chronic illnesses before joining CCS. Currently, he is also a part-time professor, teaching Social Work subjects at his alma matter. He has been in-charge of fourth year Social Work students’ Field Instruction. Dan believes that working with them will pave a path to the change that he wanted to see in society. He also want to help instill the perspectives and values of his profession to his students. Dan is in-charge of CCS’ Receiving Home Program. He is very determined to utilize his skills and knowledge of Social Work to help place children in the permanent care of a loving family. It is his personal mission to embed Social Work values, perspectives and skills to the succeeding generations. 

Is a graduate of BS Social Work at the University of the Philippines. As the Social Worker of the Edward A. Strohschein Program, she ensures the holistic development of children through services which includes casework and group work. As a Resource Development Officer, she manages and implements fundraising, networking and publicity efforts. She is also a volunteer teacher at Victory Alabang. It is a humbling privilege for Cess to have her first job in an organization that is committed to give love and hope to children. Her experience in CCS allowed her to have a deeper understanding of the plight of the disadvantaged and of the essence of Social Work in their lives. This all the more kindled her heart for the children. She knows that challenges and setbacks are inevitable, but to witness how lives transform is beyond priceless. For Cess, working in CCS is not just a profession, but a mission where passion and purpose meet. It has been years when she decided pursue Social Work and since then, life has never been this rewarding. With a mission to impart God's light to people, she can only look forward to more lives and communities that are yet to be changed. 

Is a Certified Public Accountant who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration major in Accounting at the Philippine School of Business Administration. Her 38 years of extensive experience in the field of Accountancy has helped computerize, hasten and improve the accounting system, not only of CCS but of other institutions where she has contributed her knowledge and skills. At present, she is also an evaluator at PCNC and a Finance Officer/Consultant of two other NGOs. Carie believes that children are indeed our future. She dreams of a brighter future, not only for the children under the care of CCS, but for all, especially our grandchildren and the generations to come. With this, Carie commits not only to impart good values and virtues with them, but also assure them of a continuous support in their growth and development through sustainable programs that cater to the underprivileged children. It is her mission to serve the children to the highest degree of integrity, excellence and compassion, and to uphold a firm standard of transparency and accountability in the field of finance. 

Attended Catanduanes Colleges, now Catanduanes State University, where she finished Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After graduating, worked at Alfonso Ma. Fusco Children’s Home for almost two years. She went to Manila to seek a better job and it was then that she was employed at CCS. In 2012, she resigned to pursue a different work. But she realized that she truly love working for and serving the less fortunate children. Jhean expressed that she may not have a partner in life yet but these children, as well as her niece and nephews, make her life complete. She is a guardian, a protector and a mother to them in absence of their mothers. At times, she is a teacher to them who instills good moral and values. She guides them on the right track and teaches them what is right and wrong. Their accomplishments in school and at home makes her happy and proud. Jhean’s commitment is to mold the children to be good, God-fearing and responsible citizens for them to have a bright future. She believes that, “There are always reasons why we work and exist in this beautiful world. It is a call from God. He is the reason why we are destined to be what we will become.” 

Graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Quezon City with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Development. She has been working in CCS since 2000. At present, she works as a Community Development Worker. Her duties include identifying children who can qualify to the program,monitoring academic performance in coordination with the school teachers, ensuring good health of the children and assisting in the recruitment of sponsors. Hazel has been working in CCS for 17 years and for her, CCS is very special because of its commitment to “give the children hope for a better future” and the selfless love the staff gives to the children. She also shared that she loves to witness children’s development from the time they came in CCS until the day they finally reach their dreams and help other children in CCS who also have their own goals and dreams in life. For Hazel, it is a blessing and a privilege to work with the children because their smiles are truly priceless and inspiring. It motivates her to continue guiding and helping them with the best that she can to shape their future. 

Graduated from the Theological Seminary in 2005 with a bachelors degree in Theology.  In 2012, she was designated as the Administration and Program Assistant, and Cashier. Her job includes revolving fund management and replenishment, handling of outgoing and incoming communication and donations, renewal of all government permits and legal documents, preparing memos and communication to the staff, and preparing check voucher and checks for monthly dues, etc. Tess truly fell in love with the children at CCS, seeing their innocent faces with a smile on their lips easily takes off all her worries. “They laugh as if there is no tomorrow, a melody that makes everybody continue to dream,” she expressed. For her, the joy of being part of these little angels’ lives is priceless. Their life stories inspire her to become stronger than yesterday and to be thankful in every situation. There may be a lot of struggles and failures in this world, but CCS' mission and vision teach her that “life is beautiful” no matter what.