We are responsible for the rehabilitation, protection and reintegration of youth placed in secure care at the Singapore Boys’ Home and Singapore Girls’ Home.
What We Do
We provide stability and safety for the youths placed in residential care. Our programmes and services focus on enhancing their lives and consequently, those of their families.
Assessment and Individualised Care Plans
We provide rigorous risk and needs assessment to all youths placed in our care. Based on this assessment, an Individualised Care Plan is developed for each youth which details the targeted intervention that they would receive while they are in care. The progress of each youth is monitored through regular reviews.
Residential Programme
The youths have structured daily routines, undergo programmes for their holistic development, and are taught habits and skills to help them lead better lives. Family and community engagements are also harnessed to support their rehabilitation.
The residential programme consists of:
- Individual sessions
- Family work
- Education (comprises academic education or vocational training)
- Group activities
- Religious classes, where applicable
- Casework and therapeutic programmes
- Recreation activities (e.g. sports, visual art, music, etc.)
- Enrichment activities (e.g. learning journeys, community service, etc.)
Our Staff
For each youth, there are three key groups of staff who work closely with them:
- Youth Guidance Officers – work with the youths to improve their daily living habits and self management skills
- Caseworkers – build and strengthen their socio-emotional development, and relationships with family or significant others; and
- Teachers (Ministry of Education-trained or industry-qualified instructors) – equip youth with educational preparation and/or relevant certification for their future learning pursuits.
With progress, restored relationships and small successes experienced in their lives, we believe these youth will be better equipped and prepared to re-integrate into the community and lead meaningful lives.
Who We Help
Singapore Boys' Home
- Children and young persons, between 10 and 19 years old, who may be at risk or in conflict with the law, or requiring care and protection.
Singapore Girls' Home
- Children and young persons, between 10 and 19 years old, who may be at risk or in conflict with the law, or requiring care and protection.
- Girls and women, below 21 years old, who require to reside in a place of safety for reasons such as ill treatment or moral danger.
Our Team
Director
Mr Lee Chin Soon
Head of Home (SBH) / Deputy Director
Mr Chiam Jia Fong
Head of Home (SGH) / Deputy Director
Ms Cheng Chai Kiew Irene
Senior Assistant Director, Intelligence & Change Management
Ms Lum Lai Meng Agnes
Senior Assistant Director, Operations & Security
Mr Phandeyan s/o Thangavellu
Deputy Director, Education
Mr Chan Yew Heng Edwin
Assistant Director, Therapeutic Casework
Mr Chelliah Ken Kulendran
Senior Assistant Director, Planning, Development & Partnership
Mr Neo Beng Seng
Senior Assistant Director, Corporate Service
Ms Leong Yim Peng Kathleen
Senior Assistant Director, Youth Guidance & Management (SBH)
Mr Soh Ming Koon Frederick
Assistant Director, Youth Guidance & Management (SGH)
Ms Rodziah Binte Ahmad
Contact details and team members