help for low-income/needy

​Minister answers question by Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC, on clarifications on shelter placement

​Minister answers question by Dr Lim Wee Kiak, MP for Sembawang GRC, on clarifications on Comcare trends

​Minister answers question by Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, MP for Potong Pasir and Mr Low Thia Khiang, MP for Aljunied, on assistance with infant formula expenses for low income families

​Minister answers question by Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, MP for Potong Pasir SMC, on social welfare for Singaporeans below 35

​KidSTART is a pilot programme by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) for young children from low-income and vulnerable families to enable them to have a good start in life. KidSTART is made up of the following key components: KidSTART Home Visitation, KidSTART Groups (Supported Playgroups), KidSTART Enhanced Support to Pre-schools.

​Minister answers question from MP for Marine Parade GRC Mr Seah Kian Peng regarding additional ComCare support measures. 

Minister answers question by MP for Bukit Batok SMC, Mr Murali Pillai regarding the number of destitute persons in Welfare Homes and steps taken to encourage reintegration.

​Minister answers question by Non-Constituency Member of Parliament, Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong regarding the number and profile of persons who attempted suicide.

​The Government’s ComCare schemes disbursed $130 million to about 87,000 beneficiaries in FY2015. This was 10% higher than the previous year. The Ministry of Social and Family Development released these figures today (9 Dec) in its ComCare Annual Report and Trends Report.

​The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) invites members of the public to give their views on the draft Vulnerable Adults Bill. The public consultation will be hosted on the Government e-consultation portal, REACH from 27 July to 23 August 2016.