Stories and Media
#70Storiesfor70Years
For 70 years, fostering has provided children and youths in need with a safe and nurturing home. As we mark this milestone, we celebrate the foster parents who opened their hearts and homes, the children and youths whose lives have been touched by fostering, the foster care workers who have walked alongside families, and the wider community that has supported fostering along the way.
To honour this milestone, we are collecting 70 stories that reflect the many faces of fostering today — stories of compassion, resilience, belonging, and hope. Together, they offer a glimpse into the lives touched by fostering and celebrate the people who continue to make a difference for children and youths in need of care and protection.
As you read these stories, we hope they inspire you to consider how you can play a part in supporting children and youths in need of care and protection.
2 July 2026
#9 Lepak Conversations: interview with Foster Parents Mr Osman and Mdm Raihanna
Source: Lepak Conversations
19 Jun 2026
#7 Having To Leave Home At 9 Years Old
Former Foster Youth, Nabila shares her story of being placed with foster family at 9 years old.
Source: The Chic Code
25 May 2026
#5 This Singaporean young couple left one room open for people in need
When Renfred and Monica first moved into their new home, the young Singaporean couple made a conscious decision to keep one room open – for people in need. What started as opening their home to youths at risk eventually led them into fostering.
Source: Thir.st
10 Apr 2026
Mdm Anitha reflects on her fostering journey of 23 years caring for over 28 children.
Source: BBC
9 Apr 2026
#3 The Joys and Struggles of Fostering
Foster mother Mdm Far'ain open up about the joys and struggles of being a foster parent.
Source: The Chic Code
25 Mar 2026
#2 Dulu dengan kucing peliharaan, kini buka mata dengan pengalaman selaku ibu bapa titipan
Source: Berita Harian
2 Mar 2026
#1 How to Let Go of Someone You Love
Mdm Thila and Mr Vicknesh share their personal journey as foster parents of over 6 years.
Source: The Daily Ketchup Podcast
For media-related opportunities, please email fostering@msf.gov.sg
Books and Stories About Fostering
Children's Storybook: Support for Lisa
Support for Lisa narrates the journey of a foster child learning about her support network to help ensure her safety and well-being. This storybook is suitable for children from ages 5 to 9.
Children's Storybook: Home Away from Home
Epworth Community Services developed this children's storybook narrating what foster care in Singapore is like, from the perspective of a foster child. This storybook is suitable for children 6 years old and above.