In Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's annual Chinese New Year message, he focused on the central role of families as anchors for identity and a sense of belonging, and sources of support in good and bad times.

Speech by Mr Chan Chun Sing, Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports

Ministry answers questions from Mr Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap, MP for Aljunied GRC, on the additional measures and support given to the Family Service Centres during the anticipated economic downturn.

Ministry answers questions from Mr Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap, MP for Aljunied GRC, on lessons learnt from the Changi Motorsports Hub and the delay in the Singapore Sports Hub.

Ministry answers questions from Ms Low Yen Ling, MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC, on plans to review the current amount of subsidies provided for stay-at-home mothers.

If you need to place your child in a child care centre but have difficulties paying the fees, you may apply for help under CFAC.

The Public Assistance (PA) scheme is a long-term assistance scheme targeted at the most needy in Singapore. If you are not work-capable due to old-age, illness or disability, have limited financial means to sustain basic living, and have no or very little family support, you may seek help under the PA scheme.

If you need to put your child in a student care centre but cannot afford the fees, you may apply for help under SCFA. SCFA is also available to children with disabilities in Special Student Care Centres.

If you want to place your child in a nursery or kindergarten programme, but cannot afford the fees, you may apply for help under KiFAS. KiFAS is available at eligible non-profit kindergartens.

If your household needs assistance to tide over a difficult period, and you and your household members are prepared to do your best to help yourselves, participate in the Work Support Programme.