Automatic Extension of Start-Up Grant for Preschoolers to Families on ComCare Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance or Long-Term-Assistance

Mr Don Wee asked the Minister for Social and Family Development whether Start-up Grant for pre-school children can be automatically provided to families which are receiving ComCare Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance or Long-Term-Assistance.

Families under ComCare assistance automatically qualify for the Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme (KiFAS) start-up grant when they enrol in Anchor Operator (AOP) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) Kindergartens. Likewise, ComCare families who are first-time Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) applicants automatically qualify for the CCFA start-up grant when they enrol in eligible childcare centres.