A strong and lasting marriage needs a good foundation and requires commitment, effort and good communications. FAM provides marriage preparation and support programmes for couples who may face challenges in their marriage when they marry early, or due to language or cultural differences.

Currently, two Strengthening Families Programme Centres (FAM centres) offer marriage programmes for the following groups of couples:

• Minor couples, where at least one party is aged 18 years to below 21 years at the point of marriage registered with the Registry of Marriages: Click here for details on programmes for minor couples


• Young couples, where the groom is aged 21 years to below 25 years, and the bride is aged 21 years and above at the point of marriage registered with the Registry of Marriages: Click here for details on programmes for young couples (PDF)


• Transnational couples, i.e. a Singaporean marrying a non-PR foreigner: Click here to view programme details for transnational couples

Other couples are also encouraged to attend marriage preparation programmes. Find a suitable marriage preparation programme

Married couples are also welcome to approach participating FAM centres for marital counselling.

Divorce support comprises specialised programmes and services that provide support and care for divorcing and divorced families through a child-centric approach. Divorce support is delivered by FAM centres.

Find out more about the programmes and services offered.

If you are facing challenges in your marriage and wish to speak to someone, click here to seek assistance from FAM family counsellors.

MSF has launched an online portal to better support couples who may be contemplating divorce. Couples who wish to work on their marriage can also find relevant information and resources in the portal. Couples who decide to proceed with divorce can also access information and services to help them make informed decisions. Click here to go to the Family Assist portal.

FAM offers family counselling for individuals, couples and families facing challenges in their relationships. Family counselling can help with the following:

• Understanding the issues causing conflict in the relationship


• Working through issues to resolve the conflict


• Strengthening communication within the relationship


• Working through the emotions relating to family or marital stress/conflicts

Who Is It For?

Counselling can help anyone who is experiencing stress due to family-related issues, including marriage, divorce, parent-child relationships or issues among siblings or extended family.

If you wish to find out more about the Family Counselling service, you may contact the centre nearest to you.

FAM also offers online counselling.

Evidence-Based Parenting Programmes

MSF offers evidence-based parenting programmes through schools and community touchpoints.

KidSTART

KidSTART specialises in supporting families in early childhood development. The early years set the foundation for future life outcomes. Upstream intervention can counter the impact of adverse experiences on child development.