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Sikh Welfare Council (SIWEC)

Family Support

SIWEC’s Family Support Services offer financial aid, food rations, information and emotional support, and coordinated referrals to help families overcome financial and social challenges. Social workers assess needs and develop tailored plans, linking families to government schemes and counselling where needed.

Overview

Family Support Services by the Sikh Welfare Council (SIWEC) provide holistic, tailored assistance to families facing financial, emotional and social challenges.

Key features:

  • Direct financial aid: cash support and NTUC vouchers to ease immediate needs
  • Food support: provision of food rations for families in need
  • Information and emotional support: guidance on navigating life challenges, parenting and family dynamics
  • Access to government schemes: help tapping national programmes for financial aid, housing, education and more
  • Referral and coordination: liaison with FSCs, SSOs, MSF, MOE and other community/government agencies
  • Mental wellness support: referrals to professional counselling and mental health services

Approach:

  • Comprehensive needs assessment to understand each family’s situation
  • Individualised support plan that promotes stability, resilience, cohesion, growth, empowerment and dignity

Scheme type

Low IncomeFamilyFinancial AssistanceCounselling and Emotional Support

Who qualifies

Eligibility groups

Families
Low income
Low income families
Need food support
Facing financial hardship
Indian community

What you receive

Counselling
Casework
Emotional care
Referral services
Financial assistance (general)
Financial assistance for daily living expenses
Food support
Information services
Mental health assessment and treatment

Eligibility details

Families in Singapore experiencing financial, emotional or social challenges and in need of assistance. Support is assessed case-by-case following a needs assessment.

How to apply

Submit a request for assistance via the website’s “Click here to request assistance” link, or download and complete the Family Support Referral Form.

Agency details

Important Information

Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.

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