We know many of you have been asking about the status of your COVID-19 Support Grant applications. Here are the responses to some of your FAQs. For more queries, please visit: go.gov.sg/msf-csg-faqs
2 years ago, Adam (not his real name) was placed on 18 months’ probation for criminal intimidation and voluntarily causing hurt. While on probation, he struggled to break free from drug use and had a son whom he was denied access to by his ex-girlfriend.
Adam’s turning point came when he decided to take probation seriously and did community service at a faith-based agency, where he was guided and counselled by a religious teacher. He also landed a full-time job with supportive supervisors and colleagues who made him feel included.
Gradually, Adam found a sense of direction in his life, and went on to excel at both work and National Service. Today, he has successfully completed his Probation Order.
Want to make a difference in the lives of probationers, youths and others that we work with? Come volunteer with us at: http://go.gov.sg/volunteerwithmsf
Adam’s turning point came when he decided to take probation seriously and did community service at a faith-based agency, where he was guided and counselled by a religious teacher. He also landed a full-time job with supportive supervisors and colleagues who made him feel included.
Gradually, Adam found a sense of direction in his life, and went on to excel at both work and National Service. Today, he has successfully completed his Probation Order.
Want to make a difference in the lives of probationers, youths and others that we work with? Come volunteer with us at: http://go.gov.sg/volunteerwithmsf
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#LetsMeet brothers Estovan, 10 and Estian, 6 as they share with us how they missed their friends during circuit breaker and how to stay safe in school with our #BacktoSchoolABCs.
Find out more at www.go.gov.sg/backtoschoolabcs
Find out more at www.go.gov.sg/backtoschoolabcs
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Watch how these cute preschoolers at various centres are having fun learning our #BacktoSchoolABCs. Let's continue to keep our preschool community COVID-Safe!
#SGUnited #SingaporeTogether #SGPreschoolsUnited
#SGUnited #SingaporeTogether #SGPreschoolsUnited
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Let’s do our part to keep a lookout for vulnerable seniors around us, who may not know how to ask for help or are unaware that they are victims of abuse.
Here’s what you need to know about elder abuse and how you can step in to break the silence against it. Find out more at: www.msf.gov.sg/breakthesilence
#SGUnited #SingaporeTogether
Here’s what you need to know about elder abuse and how you can step in to break the silence against it. Find out more at: www.msf.gov.sg/breakthesilence
#SGUnited #SingaporeTogether
#LetsMeet Yuki Lim, an Arts Educator and active volunteer with Families for Life.
“I am passionate in designing educational and arts-related programmes that focus on child development and nurturing self-confidence in children. My goal is to create an inclusive culture where people of different generations, walks of life and abilities can come together to participate in the Arts. As an Arts Educator, I want to play a part in supporting these families through my initiatives, as we adjust to a new normal together.”
Find out more about Yuki’s arts initiatives at KiD-DO EduCare and share them with your family and friends.
#FFLShareTheCare #FamilyStaySafe #StrongerAsOneSG
“I am passionate in designing educational and arts-related programmes that focus on child development and nurturing self-confidence in children. My goal is to create an inclusive culture where people of different generations, walks of life and abilities can come together to participate in the Arts. As an Arts Educator, I want to play a part in supporting these families through my initiatives, as we adjust to a new normal together.”
Find out more about Yuki’s arts initiatives at KiD-DO EduCare and share them with your family and friends.
#FFLShareTheCare #FamilyStaySafe #StrongerAsOneSG
From keeping fit to adventures in the kitchen, here’s how you can plan an unforgettable day for your dad on Father’s Day, even if you choose to stay home.
Check out https://go.gov.sg/fflbestfathersdayfor5typesofdads
for more fun activities.
#SingaporeTogether #StrongerAsOneSG #IChooseFamilyTime
Check out https://go.gov.sg/fflbestfathersdayfor5typesofdads
for more fun activities.
#SingaporeTogether #StrongerAsOneSG #IChooseFamilyTime
It’s Father’s Day today, #LetsMeet Ian Lee, 39, a financial advisor and father of a 5-year-old son.
"During the circuit breaker, being with my son all day – instead of the usual three to four hours a day – had its bittersweet moments, but this was definitely more sweet than bitter.
My wife and I initially didn’t understand why he would throw tantrums over trivial issues, so we attended an online parenting workshop which taught us to ask him questions after he calms down. Now, we understand why he gets worked up, and can help him to communicate his feelings better.
We want to be good friends and parents that he can confide in when he's in trouble or when he feels down. I love being a hands-on father, and spending more time with him has actually made me want to have more kids!"
Wishing all Dads a Happy Father’s Day today! For tips and resources to keep your dad game strong, visit www.family.org.sg/StrongerwithDad.
"During the circuit breaker, being with my son all day – instead of the usual three to four hours a day – had its bittersweet moments, but this was definitely more sweet than bitter.
My wife and I initially didn’t understand why he would throw tantrums over trivial issues, so we attended an online parenting workshop which taught us to ask him questions after he calms down. Now, we understand why he gets worked up, and can help him to communicate his feelings better.
We want to be good friends and parents that he can confide in when he's in trouble or when he feels down. I love being a hands-on father, and spending more time with him has actually made me want to have more kids!"
Wishing all Dads a Happy Father’s Day today! For tips and resources to keep your dad game strong, visit www.family.org.sg/StrongerwithDad.
Visit mindline.sg if you are looking to improve your mental wellbeing or looking to find support for someone you care about.
Together with MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation (MOHT), NCSS and Institute of Mental Health Singapore, mindline.sg is an interactive website that aims to improve mental wellbeing of people in Singapore. Do share this with your family and friends.
Together with MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation (MOHT), NCSS and Institute of Mental Health Singapore, mindline.sg is an interactive website that aims to improve mental wellbeing of people in Singapore. Do share this with your family and friends.
#LetsMeet Choo Li Ying, 25, Chief Operating Officer at Hatch, a social enterprise that runs job training and matching programmes in digital and design fields.
“We work with young adults from many walks of life, and one of the groups with enormous potential are probationers referred through MSF. Building trust and rapport with them has been a consistent challenge, as many have been scarred from past instances where others have betrayed their trust. To get around this, we invest a lot of time and energy to connect with them, and understand their interests to match them to suitable companies.
It is really heartening to journey through life with our students and alumni. For us, success rehabilitation is measured by attitude, progress, and the effort they put into their work.”
Check out Hatch at https://www.hatch.sg
“We work with young adults from many walks of life, and one of the groups with enormous potential are probationers referred through MSF. Building trust and rapport with them has been a consistent challenge, as many have been scarred from past instances where others have betrayed their trust. To get around this, we invest a lot of time and energy to connect with them, and understand their interests to match them to suitable companies.
It is really heartening to journey through life with our students and alumni. For us, success rehabilitation is measured by attitude, progress, and the effort they put into their work.”
Check out Hatch at https://www.hatch.sg
COVID-19 may have created new challenges for Persons with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities. Precautionary measures such as staying home, wearing masks and practising safe distancing may seem foreign to them, particularly if it breaks their sense of routine and familiarity. They may also struggle to understand and observe such measures while outdoors.
Let’s do our part to look out for our Persons with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities friends during this time. For more tips and information on how:
http://go.gov.sg/circularonpersonswithdisabilities
Let’s do our part to look out for our Persons with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities friends during this time. For more tips and information on how:
http://go.gov.sg/circularonpersonswithdisabilities
#LetsMeet Jayaprakash Krishna Prasad, an operations manager and foster father of a 4-year-old girl.
"Being around my family during the circuit breaker period made me realise that I have to wear multiple hats at home and at work.
My foster daughter and I also got to spend more time together. In between my work, she would sit beside me and ask me to play “Mr Bean” or “Peppa Pig” for her on my phone. We shared moments of laughter, funny conversations and everything in between. Our relationship has definitely grown stronger."
If you are interested to find out more about MSF’s Fostering Scheme, visit www.msf.gov.sg/fostering or get in touch with us at 9645 8231.
"Being around my family during the circuit breaker period made me realise that I have to wear multiple hats at home and at work.
My foster daughter and I also got to spend more time together. In between my work, she would sit beside me and ask me to play “Mr Bean” or “Peppa Pig” for her on my phone. We shared moments of laughter, funny conversations and everything in between. Our relationship has definitely grown stronger."
If you are interested to find out more about MSF’s Fostering Scheme, visit www.msf.gov.sg/fostering or get in touch with us at 9645 8231.
#LetsMeet Benny Ng, founder and designer of Independent Market, which makes see-through face masks to help the deaf community.
“I connected with SG Enable after learning from them about the difficulties in communication that the deaf community faces while wearing masks. Inspired by similar initiatives overseas, my team and I decided to make see-through masks to help locally.
For the deaf community, being able to see more of each other’s faces makes communication easier. We are heartened to hear that this initiative also helped educators, speech therapists and others, who reached out to us for these masks."
#InclusiveSG
“I connected with SG Enable after learning from them about the difficulties in communication that the deaf community faces while wearing masks. Inspired by similar initiatives overseas, my team and I decided to make see-through masks to help locally.
For the deaf community, being able to see more of each other’s faces makes communication easier. We are heartened to hear that this initiative also helped educators, speech therapists and others, who reached out to us for these masks."
#InclusiveSG