Children's Society
Casework and Counselling
Support for families, children, youth, and low-income groups.
Overview
Singapore Children's Society provides casework and counselling services to children, youth, and families in crisis or distress, aiming to help them regain stability and independence.
The Society also offers:
- Children's Medical Fund: Subsidizes treatment and rehabilitative care for chronically ill children up to 19 years old.
- Educational Support Programmes: For children of compulsory school age.
Additionally, it anchors KidSTART in Bedok and Geylang Serai, supporting child development for children 6 years and below from low-income families.
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Children, youth, and families in crisis or distress. For Children's Medical Fund: infants, children, and adolescents up to 19 years old. For compulsory schooling support: Singapore citizens aged above 6 and below 15, residing in Singapore. For KidSTART: children 6 years and below from low-income families in Bedok and Geylang Serai.
How to apply
Contact Yishun Family Service @ Children’s Society or visit www.KidSTART.sg for KidSTART programme details. Referrals may be made through medical social workers or agencies for the Children's Medical Fund.
Agency details
Service area
Bedok, Geylang Serai, No Service Boundaries
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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