A “new mum” at the age of 60?
 
That’s what this elderly mum decided on when she embarked on her fostering journey to open her heart and home to a 3-month-old baby👶🏻. Watch to find out how she experiences the joy of parenting all over again. (Credit: Gov.sg)
 
👉🏻 Find out more about fostering here: https://bit.ly/2P5sMQH

Have you heard of Tech Able? Designed to enable persons with disabilities in their daily lives, this integrated assistive technology space showcases a variety of interesting devices such as height-adjustable kitchen countertops, smart walking canes with obstacle avoidance vibrations and even an interactive humanoid NAO Robot!🤖

👉🏻 Find out more at: https://bit.ly/2shU9Of

Planning some family time? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦We have great ideas for you, discover fun-filled activities here: https://bit.ly/2YD2bO2 to celebrate family time in the most special ways this school holidays!

We have a festive gathering tip for #MustShareFridays today! 🍽

Still looking for a spot for your year-end gathering? Here’s a suggestion: how about dining and supporting the special needs community at the same time, at the Professor Brawn café?

👉🏻 Menu here: https://www.profbrawn.com.sg

How can persons with disabilities seek help in purchasing assistive technology devices? 🤔

Well, let us share with you more about the Assistive Technology Fund here: https://bit.ly/2RU0dr1!

ICYMI, throwback to the night when we gave back to 185 volunteers and partners, to thank them for contributing selflessly to the community.💞#SGCares

#LetsMeet Ms Jean Tan and Mr Xie Yao Quan, board members of SG Enable. They initiated the set-up of the i’mable Collective, bringing our community together to provide differently abled artists with more opportunities to hone and showcase their skills in art, design and handicrafts.🎨

Let’s build an inclusive Singapore together and embrace the uniqueness of every individual! #SGCares #SGTogether

You never know when a simple thank you can make someone’s day.
 
It’s that time of the year when we look back and reflect. As you do that, how about taking a moment to thank those who made a difference in your life? 🙏🏻#MustShareFridays

What’s the best gift you’ve ever received from your kids? 🎁

This holiday season, watch how our little ones celebrate the joy of giving and surprise their parents with priceless, unique gifts. Let’s also thank all our early childhood educators for making these gifts possible!

Looking for some last-minute gift ideas? @personalisedlove has got
you covered with an array of beautiful leathercraft goods at their Tangs Orchard pop-up today and tomorrow (20 - 21 Dec). What’s more, you can get your gifts personalised with embossing service by deaf artisans to support a good cause. See you there! 👋🏻

Travelling with Grab this festive season? 🚗 Here are some tips that will help to make your ride safer and smoother if you get paired with a deaf driver. #SeeTheTrueMe #InclusiveSG #MSFCares

Happy holidays everyone! Sharing this beautiful artwork 🖼 by Grace Lim, a special artist from TOUCH Community Services’ SpecialCraft programme, which helps to polish the talents and skills in visual arts of adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Through training and exposure to different art forms, Grace can better express her emotions with every stroke and colour. 🎨

#TGIF EVERYONE! 🤗

As we enter the last weekend of 2019, let’s spend some time to reflect on our achievements 🏆 before we start penning down new resolutions and making our 2020 dream board. #MustShareFridays

[INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY] 🎁 What are your greatest accomplishments or most memorable experiences this year? Share them with us on our Instagram channel @msfcares from now till Monday, 30 Dec, and stand a chance to win an exclusive goodie bag filled with artisanal gifts from various social enterprises!

“Through Songwriting for Hope, I have seen usually quiet and reserved youths open up so much more and express themselves in more positive and vocal ways. Songwriting for Hope can be a life-changing experience for these youths.” 

#LetsMeet Zoe Lim, Youth Guidance Officer at the Singapore Girls’ Home (SGH), who sees vulnerable youths through the Songwriting for Hope programme, a collaboration between the SGH and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay which allows the youths to express their thoughts and emotions through songwriting. For Zoe, it is fulfilling to be able to forge closer bonds with the youths and witness how music has empowered them to overcome challenges and discover their talents and inner voices through this programme. 🎵🎶

What are the secrets to a lifelong marriage? 💑 Let’s hear from Golden Jubilee couples as they look back at their marriage with great joy and pride. 
 
If your parents or grandparents are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, come join us at our Golden Jubilee Wedding Celebrations next year!
 
📆: 11 April 2020, Saturday
⏰: 12pm to 2:30pm
📍: Raffles City Convention Centre
👉🏻 Sign up at go.gov.sg/gjwc from now till 31 January 2020 

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year filled with good health and success! 🎇 Together, let’s continue to build a more caring and inclusive community for all. #MSFCares

Meet Ms Valerie Phua and Mr Yeo Qin-Liang, undergrads from the National University of Singapore (NUS) who are passionate about social issues. Together with their fellow NUS’ Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre volunteers, they came up with a host of interesting programmes to better support vulnerable families with children under the Community Link initiative, led by our Social Service Offices and community partners. Let’s give 3 cheers for them! 🥳

👉🏻 Check out our interview with them here: https://bit.ly/2sD4DIA

Ready for our first #MustShareFridays of 2020? Let’s begin the year by showing more love and care to those around us, and it might just make a difference in someone’s life. 💞✨

#LetsMeet Dr Lim Hong Huay from Rophi Clinic, a caregiver who led a team of 13 to organise the inaugural Care Carnival, in hopes of connecting and empowering caregivers of children with special needs by working together with various community partners. Kudos 👏🏻 to Dr Lim and team for their efforts in growing our community of caregiver support! #SGTogether #SGCares #MSFCares