Caregivers/Social Workers
Caregivers and social workers need knowledge and skills to take care of the physiological and socio-emotional needs of the disabled and elderly that they care for. MSF supports and develops caregivers and social workers.
Foreign Domestic Worker Levy Concession for Persons with Disabilities
The Foreign Domestic Worker Levy Concession for Persons with Disabilities enables families to pay a lower monthly levy when employing foreign domestic workers as full-time caregivers of their loved ones with disabilities.
Foreign Domestic Worker Grant
The Foreign Domestic Worker Grant provides support to families who hire foreign domestic workers to care for their loved ones with moderate to severe disabilities.
Caregivers Training Grant
The Caregivers Training Grant (CTG) helps caregivers to enhance their capabilities in caring for the physical and socio-emotional needs of persons with disabilities or the elderly.
Residential Care Services at Adult Disability Homes
Long-term residential care for adults with disabilities with no alternative accommodation. Short-term care is also available to give respite to caregivers.
Sabbatical Leave Scheme
The Sabbatical Leave Scheme aims to provide social workers the opportunity to recharge and refresh themselves. The scheme also provides social workers the opportunity to engage in activities for professional advancement.
MSF's Pilot Project with MINDS
MSF initiated a pilot in March 2015 with the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled in Singapore (MINDS) to simplify the process to apply for deputyship for young adults with severe intellectual disability.