03/06/2026
According to a recent report, the number of youth caregivers under 35 in MINDSibs, a support programme by MINDS for siblings of persons with special needs, has recently doubled from 160 to over 320. This rise is driven by declining fertility rates and an increase in special needs diagnoses.
This hit close to home for our team. We recently had an intern who has a sibling with special needs. While she isn't the primary caregiver, she at times sought alternative work arrangements to step up to support her sibling when her parents were busy. The maturity, reliability, and resilience she brought to work are likely a reflection of the responsibilities she shoulders for her sibling.
The news story is a reminder of the unseen responsibilities some young professionals carry today.
Read the full story here:
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/more-youth-caring-for-siblings-with-special-needs-as-support-programme-doubles-in-size?ref=more-on-this-topic