Ministry of Social and Family Development

From 2 years to 6 months: Families see shorter waits for early intervention support

Fatin Fatihah said it took only one month for her son Zeyn Idris to enroll in a subsidised early intervention programme.

New guide to help early childhood educators and parents work together

Nithiyasri Subramaniam and her husband Daeshar reading the guide on July 18.

MSF explores using tech to keep closer watch on abused children after they return home

An independent review into the death of four-year-old Megan Khung had identified multiple lapses across agencies and prompted a series of reforms to strengthen Singapore’s child protection system.

$500 Child LifeSG Credits for Singaporean kids aged 12 and below to be given out from July 14

The credits can be used to defray household expenses such as groceries, utilities and pharmacy items.

‘The ground is not ready’: PWDs, caregivers raise concerns over finding jobs and staying employed

Cindy Soh learnt about SG Enable in her last year at Republic Polytechnic. She found her first job as a media intern through the national agency.

More seniors in S’pore living alone in 2025, though most still live with spouse or children

Seniors aged 65 and above who are living alone make up 11.5 per cent of all senior residents in households.

More fathers take paternity leave; access to flexible work options remains high despite slight dip

The proportion of fathers who took Government-paid paternity leave increased from 47 per cent for children born in 2016 to 61 per cent for those born in 2024.

Marriages in Singapore fall further in 2025, but most people say they are happily married: MSF

A total of 24,688 marriages were registered in 2025, a 6.2 per cent drop from 2024.

MSF to spend $15m on new tech solutions like using AI to analyse at-risk families

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that one of the ministry’s goals is to use data to identify those at risk and reach families earlier.

Singapore to ramp up efforts against illegal and problem gambling during World Cup 2026

These efforts were announced by MHA and the Ministry of Social and Family Development in a statement on June 9, ahead of the World Cup from June 11 to July 19.

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