Residents in Sheltered Homes

Residents in Government Welfare Homes by Gender

​Number of Users of Programmes for Persons with Disabilities.

This study aims to understand the needs of families in Singapore and examine the impact of work pressure, various socio-economic factors and the perception of family-related policies on family relationships.

MCYS commissions surveys to understand senior citizens, their needs, household characteristics, health status, etc.

A Family Guidance Order (FGO) is issued to Children or Young Persons (CYPs) who are below 16 years of age and display serious behavioural challenges that parents might apply for the Youth Court's assistance.

The MSF Youth Homes (i.e. Singapore Boys’ Home and Singapore Girls’ Home) function as a Place of Detention and a Juvenile Rehabilitation Centre for youths who are in conflict with the law, as well as a Place of Safety for youths who are beyond parental control or in need of care and protection.

MSF Youth Homes cater to juveniles who are at risk, or have gotten into trouble with the law, but whose behaviour and circumstances render community-based options inappropriate or unsuitable.

​Probation is a community-based rehabilitation programme that aims to bring about positive changes in offenders through targeted interventions and working with the families.