Parents

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 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

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.

​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

Tips for younger or older persons on nurturing relationships with older/younger family members.

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)

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