Methodist Welfare Services (MWS)
Family Development Programme
MWS Family Development Programme provides debt and savings matching, alongside casework and financial literacy, to help families clear debts and build sustainable savings. It aims to reduce financial stress and foster long-term financial stability.
Overview
MWS Family Development Programme
An asset-building intervention for families facing:
- Debt
- Relationship breakdowns
- Job loss
- Healthcare issues
Programme Highlights:
- Holistic support: counselling, casework, financial literacy training
- $2 matched for every $1 of debt cleared or savings accumulated
- Trauma-informed approach
- Leverages community assets to help families overcome challenges
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Families seeking help to clear outstanding debts and build savings. Participants start with debt matching (up to 2 years) and, upon clearing debts, may proceed to savings matching (up to 2 years).
How to apply
Visit MWS’ Family Service Centres (FSCs) who will assess your needs, and if appropriate, may refer you to the FDP. The counsellors from Strengthening Families Programme (MWS) may also refer you to the FDP, if needed. The social workers at our FSCs will be your main point of contact.
Agency details
Service area
Singapore
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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