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$116 million disbursed under ComCare in 2014
Dec 17, 2015
About $116 million in ComCare assistance was provided in Financial Year 2014 (FY14) from 1 Apr 2014 to 31 Mar 2015. According to the latest ComCare Annual Report published by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), this is an increase of more than 10% in ComCare assistance disbursed compared to $102 million in the previous FY.
Foster Family Tea Party 2015
Nov 29, 2015
The MSF Fostering Services (FS) organises the annual foster parent appreciation event as a gesture of recognition for the many contributions made by foster parents in caring for children in need.
Family remains key source of support for elderly as aged households evolve
Nov 25, 2015
The elderly in Singapore are generally well-supported and play an important role in their families. This is reflected in the observations made in the latest report on Ageing Families in Singapore by the Ministry of Social and Family Development.
Assault on MSF officer at Social Service Office
Nov 17, 2015
On 6 November 2015, a member of the public visited our SSO@Toa Payoh to apply for financial assistance. Our officer was assaulted when she was interviewing him to understand his financial situation better. MSF has reported to the Police about the assault.
Speech by Mr Tan Chuan-Jin at Credit Suisse Philanthropists Forum 2015
Nov 17, 2015
Speech by Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Minister for Social and Family Development at the Credit Suisse Philanthropists Forum 2015 on 17 November 2015
Opening Remarks by Mr Desmond Lee at ACT Conference on At-Risk Youths
Nov 4, 2015
Opening remarks by Mr Desmond Lee, Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development, at the ACT! Conference on At-Risk Youths on Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Keynote Address by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon at ACT! Conference on At-Risk Youths
Nov 3, 2015
Keynote Address by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon at ACT! Conference on At-Risk Youths, 3 November 2015 at The Star Performing Arts Centre.
Opening Address by Mr Tan Chuan-Jin at ACT! Conference on At-Risk Youths
Nov 3, 2015
Keynote Address by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon at ACT! Conference on At-Risk Youths, 3 November 2015 at The Star Performing Arts Centre.
Country Statement by Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim at 2nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women
Oct 23, 2015
Country Statement by Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development at the 2nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women in Manila, the Philippines on 23 October 2015
Opening Remarks by Mr Tan Chuan-Jin at the ECDA Scholarships and Awards Presentation Ceremony 2015
Oct 19, 2015
Opening Remarks by Mr Tan Chuan-Jin at the ECDA Scholarships and Awards Ceremony on 19 October 2015, 3.30pm at Community Hall, Ministry of Social and Family Development