Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS)
MCYS’s mission is to build a cohesive and resilient society.
MCYS aims to achieve the following outcomes:
socially responsible individuals;
strong and stable families;
a caring and active community;
inspired and committed youth; and
a sporting people.
A total budget of $1.95 billion will be voted to MCYS in FY2009 to achieve its mission. In addition, the ComCare Endowment Fund will provide another $32.9 million of interest income to supplement the funds available for various social assistance programmes for needy families, while the Sporting Singapore Fund will provide a sum of $89.4 million to help fund sports programmes.
Socially Responsible Individuals
MCYS aims to help Singaporeans take responsibility for looking after their personal and family welfare, rather than depend on society. Programmes for the needy, juvenile delinquents and vulnerable families, elderly and disabled, will ensure that they remain integrated within our society and work towards self-reliance. MCYS also works with relevant public agencies to prepare Singapore for an ageing population, so that Singaporeans are prepared for their golden years and are able to age actively.
For the Needy
ComCare was set up in 2005 as a final safety net to help those who are in financial need. Through ComCare, needy Singaporeans are helped to achieve self-reliance. Children from low-income families are assured access to pre-school education so that their potential will be maximised. Vulnerable families are strengthened as those who are unable to work and have little or no family support are integrated into the community through access to informal and formal networks. In addition, the community is empowered to do more for the needy amongst them. $110.2 million (including the ComCare Interest of $32.9m) will be set aside to achieve these objectives.
For Juvenile Delinquents and Vulnerable Families
$97.1 million will be provided to re-integrate youth offenders back into society, protect and empower families and children who have been abused, and assist the destitute. Services include counseling, intervention and rehabilitation, case management, management of MCYS Juvenile Homes, and funding of residential facilities, including children's homes, crisis shelters, and welfare homes for the destitute. There are plans to pilot intensive case management for dysfunctional families, and more support will be channelled for children and young persons, especially those in residential care.
For the Elderly and the Disabled
$42.1 million will be set aside to provide community-based and residential care programmes for the elderly and assist persons with disabilities.
$15.1 million will be set aside for the GO! (Golden Opportunities!) Fund to seed-fund active ageing projects in the community and support the Council for Third Age (C3A) in championing a more positive attitude towards ageing.
Another $3.2 million will be set aside to pilot the Wellness Programme to promote active and healthy ageing in the community. 12 constituencies will set up the Wellness Programme in this pilot phase.
Programmes funded by MCYS to assist children with disabilities include early intervention programmes for young children up to 6 years old, integrated childcare programmes for children aged 2-6 years, and Community Integration Support Programmes for school-going children in mainstream schools. For adults with disabilities, funded services include Day Activity Centres, Sheltered Workshops and job placement assistance, vocational assessment services and residential programmes.
Another $5.6 million will be set aside for the development of disabled-friendly and elderly facilities.
Strong & Stable Families
MCYS aims to promote strong and stable families and make Singapore the best home where parents can raise their children and enjoy the warmth of family life.
$583 million will be set aside for the Baby Bonus Scheme ($336m), Government-Paid Maternity Leave Scheme ($124m), and Government-Paid Childcare Leave Scheme ($123m) to encourage and support married couples to have more children.
$203 million will be allocated for infant care and childcare subsidies to enhance parents’ access to quality childcare and infant care in a centre-based environment. $16.3 million will also be set aside for scholarships and bursaries for childcare teachers, and for recurrent grants for key non-profit childcare centre operators to raise the quality of childcare.
A Caring and Active Community
MCYS works towards bringing the different segments of society closer together to forge a common identity. To achieve this, MCYS encourages citizens to be actively involved in helping others through volunteerism and philanthropy. MCYS also works actively with religious and community groups to foster mutual understanding and maintain racial and religious harmony in the community. In addition, MCYS facilitates the growth of the non-profit sector.
MCYS’s mission is to build a cohesive and resilient society.
MCYS aims to achieve the following outcomes:
socially responsible individuals;
strong and stable families;
a caring and active community;
inspired and committed youth; and
a sporting people.
A total budget of $1.95 billion will be voted to MCYS in FY2009 to achieve its mission. In addition, the ComCare Endowment Fund will provide another $32.9 million of interest income to supplement the funds available for various social assistance programmes for needy families, while the Sporting Singapore Fund will provide a sum of $89.4 million to help fund sports programmes.
Socially Responsible Individuals
MCYS aims to help Singaporeans take responsibility for looking after their personal and family welfare, rather than depend on society. Programmes for the needy, juvenile delinquents and vulnerable families, elderly and disabled, will ensure that they remain integrated within our society and work towards self-reliance. MCYS also works with relevant public agencies to prepare Singapore for an ageing population, so that Singaporeans are prepared for their golden years and are able to age actively.
For the Needy
ComCare was set up in 2005 as a final safety net to help those who are in financial need. Through ComCare, needy Singaporeans are helped to achieve self-reliance. Children from low-income families are assured access to pre-school education so that their potential will be maximised. Vulnerable families are strengthened as those who are unable to work and have little or no family support are integrated into the community through access to informal and formal networks. In addition, the community is empowered to do more for the needy amongst them. $110.2 million (including the ComCare Interest of $32.9m) will be set aside to achieve these objectives.
For Juvenile Delinquents and Vulnerable Families
$97.1 million will be provided to re-integrate youth offenders back into society, protect and empower families and children who have been abused, and assist the destitute. Services include counseling, intervention and rehabilitation, case management, management of MCYS Juvenile Homes, and funding of residential facilities, including children's homes, crisis shelters, and welfare homes for the destitute. There are plans to pilot intensive case management for dysfunctional families, and more support will be channelled for children and young persons, especially those in residential care.
For the Elderly and the Disabled
$42.1 million will be set aside to provide community-based and residential care programmes for the elderly and assist persons with disabilities.
$15.1 million will be set aside for the GO! (Golden Opportunities!) Fund to seed-fund active ageing projects in the community and support the Council for Third Age (C3A) in championing a more positive attitude towards ageing.
Another $3.2 million will be set aside to pilot the Wellness Programme to promote active and healthy ageing in the community. 12 constituencies will set up the Wellness Programme in this pilot phase.
Programmes funded by MCYS to assist children with disabilities include early intervention programmes for young children up to 6 years old, integrated childcare programmes for children aged 2-6 years, and Community Integration Support Programmes for school-going children in mainstream schools. For adults with disabilities, funded services include Day Activity Centres, Sheltered Workshops and job placement assistance, vocational assessment services and residential programmes.
Another $5.6 million will be set aside for the development of disabled-friendly and elderly facilities.
Strong & Stable Families
MCYS aims to promote strong and stable families and make Singapore the best home where parents can raise their children and enjoy the warmth of family life.
$583 million will be set aside for the Baby Bonus Scheme ($336m), Government-Paid Maternity Leave Scheme ($124m), and Government-Paid Childcare Leave Scheme ($123m) to encourage and support married couples to have more children.
$203 million will be allocated for infant care and childcare subsidies to enhance parents’ access to quality childcare and infant care in a centre-based environment. $16.3 million will also be set aside for scholarships and bursaries for childcare teachers, and for recurrent grants for key non-profit childcare centre operators to raise the quality of childcare.
A Caring and Active Community
MCYS works towards bringing the different segments of society closer together to forge a common identity. To achieve this, MCYS encourages citizens to be actively involved in helping others through volunteerism and philanthropy. MCYS also works actively with religious and community groups to foster mutual understanding and maintain racial and religious harmony in the community. In addition, MCYS facilitates the growth of the non-profit sector.
