​The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will bring the first set of amendments to the Children and Young Persons Act (CYPA) into effect in Q2 2020, to strengthen Government and community support for children aged below 18 years, up from below 16 years today.

​​Opening Speech by Mr Desmond Lee at the Committee of Supply 2020

Speech by Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim at the Committee of Supply 2020

​Closing Speech by Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim at the Committee of Supply 2019

​Speech by Mr Sam Tan Chin Siong at the Committee of Supply 2019

To better support low-income and vulnerable families, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will increase the assistance provided by ComCare schemes. MSF will also strengthen social service delivery in partnership with government agencies and community organisations, so as to provide more Comprehensive, Convenient and Coordinated support for these families. 

​The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) announced initiatives to enhance support for parents of preschoolers and the early childhood sector.

​MSF announces the pilot of two key initiatives to better support at-risk children and youths (i) a Localised Community Network pilot and (ii) a lengthening of Post-Care Supprot for youths discharged from MSF Youth Homes.