Singapore Children's Society

15/10/2026

Different roles, one shared purpose. 💙

What brings us together is more than the work we do. It’s the shared purpose.

At our annual Staff Dialogue, colleagues from across Singapore Children's Society came together to listen, share perspectives and learn from each other, while reflecting on our work and explore how we can continue growing as a Society.

Through open conversations, we gained fresh insights, strengthened connections across teams and reaffirmed our shared commitment to the children and young people we serve.

Interested in being part of a team that learns, grows and makes a difference together?

Explore career opportunities with us here: https://www.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/companies/singapore-childrens-society-S62SS0057G

14/10/2026

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁?

If this resonates with you, you are not alone. While parenting should be an enjoyable experience, many parents find themselves caught in the race to meet expectations and achieve milestones.

In the upcoming ParenTIPS Lunchtime Webinar on 21 October (Wednesday), from 12pm to 1pm, we will be unpacking parenting pressures while rediscovering what matters in childhood and parenting. Hosted by Mr Wei Liat Chee Thow, Head of VOX @ Children’s Society and Lead in Digital Youth Work, we will be joined by two speakers who bring different perspectives to the conversation: Ms Elysa Chen, Executive Director of CampusImpactSG, and Ms Jacinth Liew, Parenting Coach, Educator and Founder of Our Little Play Nest.

Together, they will explore some of the questions that parents may grapple with:
• What causes parents to feel pressured?
• How do these pressures affect parenting and, in turn, our children? In the midst of academic pressure, what might we be missing — from play and relationships to resilience?
• What can we do differently as parents and as a society?

Find out more and register here: https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/parentips-lunchtime-webinar-lets-get-real-about-parenting-pressures

07/10/2026

What makes a young person cross the line?

The latest Supporting Youth Rehabilitation Trends Report by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) highlights an increase in youth offending in 2025, with much of the increase driven by cheating and related offences.

There can be different factors behind a young person's behaviour. For some involved in cheating offences, personal gains and the desire for fast cash can be a motivation. In other cases, factors such as peer influence, the need for connection and belonging, curiosity, social media and a desire to push boundaries may play a role.

Some factors may also increase a young person's risk of reoffending, including challenges with parental supervision and relationships, negative peer influence and the need for connection, limited meaningful engagement through school and interests, as well as difficulties with emotion regulation and impulsivity.

This is why rehabilitation cannot stop at correcting behaviour. Supporting positive change also involves helping young people build self-awareness, emotion management, problem-solving and life skills, while ensuring consistent support across families, schools and the community.

At Singapore Children's Society, our Youth Service focuses on diversionary programmes to guide youths away from offending behaviour, while supporting them to make positive changes and reduce the risk of further problems. As youth risk behaviours increasingly intersect with the online and digital environment, understanding these changing risks and the circumstances behind them remains important.

Read more about the latest youth rehabilitation trends and the perspectives shared in the media:
- The Straits Times: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/more-spore-youth-caught-for-offences-in-2025-largely-due-to-rise-in-cheating-cases
- 8world: https://www.8world.com/singapore/youth-crime-and-rehabilitation-trends-report-2026-3293616

06/10/2026

Celebrate the month of Children's Day with us at CONNECT Kids Day! 💙

Bring the little ones down for an afternoon of fun-filled activities, spend quality time together as a family and create special moments along the way. Swipe to find out more!

📅 24 October 2026, Saturday | 12pm – 6pm
📍 CONNECT @ City Square Mall
180 Kitchener Road, #04–05 to 10
Singapore 208539

05/10/2026

📢 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐃𝐂 𝐕𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔) 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐆𝟔𝟎 𝐕𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬?

You can now support our work by donating your unspent vouchers easily through KampungSpirit, a government-backed platform developed by Open Government Products that helps everyday donors support items and services that households need.

𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 ⬇️
1) Log in to KampungSpirit with Singpass
2) Choose Singapore Children's Society to support
3) Select voucher campaign & amount to donate
4) Get a confirmation email once your donation reaches us
5) After donating, you can track your giving history and impact.

Your donations will go towards Singapore Children’s Society’s general fund, supporting the diverse programmes and services we provide.

💌 Donate here: go.gov.sg/ks-childrensociety

02/10/2026

Unstructured play gives children the confidence to be their unique selves. 🌈

Whether it's building forts, inventing games or just running around, these moments are where children learn to express their emotions and connect with others. It is not only about giving them the playtime but also the space to make choices, explore their creativity and build genuine confidence.

This Children's Day, join us in creating safe spaces where our children can have fun and flourish. Your gift supports us in providing care and environments where kids are heard, encouraged and free to grow into their authentic selves. 🩵

Give them the gift of play today: https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/g2c/campaigns/protect-every-childs-right-to-play

25/09/2026

AN IDEA. A LITTLE EXPERIMENTATION. FOUR VERY REAL BAGELS. 🥯💙

The youth at The Fort @ Children’s Society took their stories and ideas from concept to creation — learning, experimenting and putting their own spin on a bagel sandwich. Now, their creations are on the menu at Two Men Bagel House.

Watch their story. Then eat the results.

Available till end September:
📍 Alya & Yufan — BREATH KILLA — Tanjong Pagar
📍 Rihana — RIDABEST — Novena
📍 Keng Xian — MR KRABS — Holland Village
📍 Kar Man — BIGGEST BEEFSTAKE — Joo Chiat

25/09/2026

AN IDEA. A LITTLE EXPERIMENTATION. FOUR VERY REAL BAGELS. 🥯💙

The youth at The Fort @ Children’s Society (The Fort @ Children's Society) took their stories and ideas from concept to creation — learning, experimenting and putting their own spin on a bagel sandwich.

Now, their creations are on the menu at Two Men Bagel House (Two Men Bagel House).

Watch their story. Then eat the results.

Available till end September:
📍 Alya & Yufan — BREATH KILLA — Tanjong Pagar
📍 Rihana — RIDABEST — Novena
📍 Keng Xian — MR KRABS — Holland Village
📍 Kar Man — BIGGEST BEEFSTAKE — Joo Chiat

25/09/2026

Parenthood should be something to experience and enjoy. Yet, many parents may find themselves caught up in the race to meet expectations and achieve milestones.

In our upcoming ParenTIPS Lunchtime Webinar, let's unpack the pressures parents face and rediscover what truly matters in childhood and parenting.

📅 21 October 2026, Wednesday
⏰ 12pm to 1pm

Find out more and register here: https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/parentips-lunchtime-webinar-lets-get-real-about-parenting-pressures

24/09/2026

When does neglect become a child protection concern?

A child's basic needs extend beyond food and clothing. They include medical and mental health care, as well as adequate age-appropriate supervision. When a child’s basic needs are neglected to the extent that they are harmed or at risk of being harmed, it becomes a child protection concern.

Some caregivers may face complex circumstances such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, a lack of permanent shelter, limited family support or their own experiences of abuse and neglect. These challenges may affect their capacity to provide adequate care for their children.

With sufficient resources and practical support, caregivers can be better supported in meeting their children’s care and developmental needs.

Read the full article:

Such cases include babies or toddlers being left home alone. Read more at straitstimes.com.