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International Year of the Family

Singapore Celebrates Families

2014 is the International Year of the Family. We invite all to join us in the spirit of love and respect, commitment and big-heartedness. Find out more >>

Early Childhood Development Agency

Early Childhood Development Agency

The newly launched Early Childhood Development Agency oversees the regulation and development of kindergarten and child/ infant care programmes for children below the age of 6. Find out more>

MSF Budget 2013

MSF Budget 2013

Developing Families, and Enhancing Social Services and Social Safety Nets remain the key focus of MSF's budget. Find out more about the various plans and initiatives that will bring us closer to our mission. Find out more>

Getting to the heart of business

Getting to the heart of business

Read the success stories of 10 accomplished social enterprises in Singapore. Through the insightful sharing by their founders, we hope you will support their good work and even be inspired to start your own social enterprise one day. Read more>>

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27 Jan 2014

Government Selects Three New Pre-School Anchor Operators

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) appointed three new Pre-School Anchor Operators today.

20 Jan 2014

Female representation in boards of listed companies

Minister answers question by Er Dr Lee Bee Wah, MP for Nee Soon GRC on female representation in boards of listed companies

20 Jan 2014

Homeless families who camp by the beach

Minister answers question by Mr Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap, MP for Aljunied GRC on homeless families who camp by the beach

20 Jan 2014

Laws to protect rights of persons with disabilities

Minister answers question by Mr Laurence Lien, Nominated Member of Parliament on laws to protect rights of persons with disabilities

20 Jan 2014

Staff-child ratios in childcare and infant care centres

Minister answers question by Ms Lee Li Lian, MP for Punggol East SMC on staff-child ratios in childcare and infant care centres.

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Assistance Schemes


ComCare Child Care Fees Assistance


If you need to place your child in a child care centre but have difficulties paying the fees, you may apply for help under ComCare.

Home Ownership Plus Education (HOPE) Scheme


Provides comprehensive benefits to young, low-income families who choose to keep their family small so they can invest in their children's future and break out of the poverty cycle.

Child Care / Infant Care Subsidy


The child care and infant care subsidy is to help parents to defray some of the cost of child care fees and to ensure affordability and accessibility of child care services to all that require the services.

Government-Paid Child Care Leave Scheme


Under this scheme, parents can take up to 6 days of paid childcare leave every year until their children turn 7 years old.

ComCare Assistance for those Permanently Unable to Work


Are you unable to work due to old age, illness or disability? And you can't get help from family members? Get cash grants, medical assistance and education assistance under ComCare.

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