Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore (MSF)

FIVE MSF INITIATIVES SPOTTED at the Public Sector Transformation IdeasFest 2024! In collaboration with Public Service Division and Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore), the fair showcased different projects, designed by our own officers to improve the way we serve our citizens and enhance processes. Kudos to our MSF teams for exemplifying the spirit of innovation and creativity of the Public Service!

Happy to share that over 98% of MSF staff have given to the Community Chest Singapore’s SHARE programme! This will go a long way in supporting efforts in empowering children with special needs, at-risk youths, and more. For our collective contributions, MSF received both the SHARE Achiever Award (highest tier for share participation), and the Charity Silver Award for 2024. Here’s to building a more caring and inclusive society, together!

Passionate about improving the lives of youths and children, Rosdee wears multiple hats in his volunteering efforts. Using music as an icebreaker to build bridges, he finds creative ways to engage youths as a befriender at the Singapore Boys' Home. He is also a Child Protective Service volunteer, assisting with safety checks for children and supporting MSF's Domestic Violence Awareness Training. Read on to find out more about his volunteering experience and discover the volunteering opportunities that the MSFCare Network has to offer at go.gov.sg/YCVolunteers. #SocialServiceVolunteers #SGVolunteers #MSFCareNetwork 

Supporting Lower-Income Households Towards A Brighter Future 💪 Our Supporting Lower-Income Households Trends Report is out! The Report shows our progress and efforts in strengthening social safety nets to uplift lower-income households, which include increased cash assistance support for families, and rolling out ComLink+ Progress Packages progressively to support families in achieving their aspirations. More can and will be done to help lower-income families improve their circumstances. Join us on our journey to build a caring and inclusive Singapore. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/ggjV8cv5

Celebrating our invaluable partners at the Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team (DVERT) Partners' Appreciation Event ❤️ By working closely with DVERT's social service professionals, they ensure victims of high-risk domestic violence cases with immediate safety concerns have access to social support either on the scene or via phone, and meet families’ needs holistically. This fundamentally changes the landscape and we thank our partners from the police, Family Service Centres, Protection Specialist Centres and beyond for their critical contributions in keeping families safe. Together, we can make a difference.

What happens when a caregiver gets diagnosed with cancer herself? During tough times, having a support system can make an important difference. That’s why ComLink+ volunteer befrienders like Nina journey with lower-income families – to offer a listening ear, help them rise above their challenges, and see them through to better days. If you would like to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life, visit go.gov.sg/msfcarenetwork and kickstart your befriending journey today!

Supporting Youth Rehabilitation 🧍♀️🧍♂️ Our Youth Rehabilitation Trends Report highlights promising results. It shows us the impact of our collective efforts in reducing youth offending rates and supporting successful rehabilitation. Through strong partnerships with families, Government agencies, and community partners, youth offending and re-offending rates have remained low and a high proportion of youths are completing their rehabilitation programmes. Let's continue to work together to support our youths in realising their full potential and building brighter futures. 💪✨ You can read our report here: https://lnkd.in/gUg7ngA9

We’re celebrating! The MSF family, together with our partners, is happy to share that we have clinched various awards for our marketing campaigns in 2024 🏆 ✨ National Council of Social Service (NCSS) Community Chest Singapore Public Service Division Agency for Integrated Care (Singapore) Ministry of Health (Singapore) SG Enable National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)

To the kampung, Ah Poh is known as the world’s oldest father, but to his youngest son, Seng, he’s much more than that. Through Ah Poh’s life and his love for his family, we see how a stronger and more resilient community is built. As we work towards a Singapore Made for Families, we are grateful for the collaboration with our community and corporate partners. Together, we can create a supportive society where more families are empowered to thrive. Visit go.gov.sg/BuildingFamilies to find out more.

Happy Deepavali to our Hindu friends 🪔 May this festival illuminate your home with happiness, as you celebrate this special day with the warmth of loved ones.