Parents

​This publication provides an overview on the child protection system in Singapore. 

To map out the financial, physical and social health of senior citizens in Singapore, then-Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports* (MCYS) commissioned NSCC 2011. It was conducted at an important time when the first baby boomers (born between 1947-1964) began reaching retirement age. Households with at least one person aged 55 and above were surveyed with a total of 5,000 senior citizens being successfully interviewed.

The Survey on Informal Caregiving, commissioned by then-Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) is the first national population-based survey from Singapore on informal caregiving for community-dwelling older adults aged 75 and over who require human assistance with at least one Activity of Daily Living (ADL).

​What happens when a juvenile commits an offence? Is he or she put in jail? Learn more about how we help juvenile delinquents.

This programme helps parents who have children with special needs find suitable child care centres and also subsidises the cost of child care fees.
Integrated Childcare Programme

Sending your child to child care for the first time? Learn more about how your child might react, common misconceptions about child care centres and the benefits of sending your child to child care.
Guidelines for First-Timers

What are child care centres? Do they provide education or only care? Are care givers trained? These are some of the common questions parents ask themselves. Get the answers.
More Than Just Babysitting

To be a great grandparent these days is about being understanding and supportive. These grandparenting tips will help you to nurture closer, healthier ties with your children and their children.
Grandparenting Tips, 2000

Growing old is part and parcel of life. Enjoy your golden years more fully by planning ahead and preparing yourself to grow old graciously.
Growing Old Graciously, 2000 (English)
Growing Old Graciously, 2000 (Malay)
Growing Old Graciously, 2000 (Mandarin)
Growing Old Graciously, 2000 (Tamil)

What is the role of child care centres? What is the role of parents? Learn more about the different roles to foster strong parent-centre relationships for the benefit of your children.
Guide for Parents with Children in Child Care Centres - English