Family & gender

1,643 debates and bills about family & gender

10 Sep 2026

Clarification by Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance

Minister corrected figures: income tax relief cap is $80,000, not 80%; PSEA top-up is $10,000, not $10.
Cap ensures tax system stays progressive despite many reliefs reducing high-income taxable income.
All mothers, regardless of income, still receive all baby and child grants equally.

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10 Sep 2026

Proportion of Child Development Account Co-Matching Grant Utilisation Among Children of Unwed Single-income Mothers and Additional Holistic Support Beyond Existing Measures

Only 30% of unwed single parents' children fully utilised CDA grants, versus 70% from married homes.
Government adds First Step Grant, SG Child Support Package with more direct cash, and means-tested subsidies.

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10 Sep 2026

Requiring Longer Notice for Unilateral Termination of Preschool Enrolment to Allow Families Adequate Time for Alternative Arrangements

Minister rejected mandatory longer notice, citing need for case-by-case flexibility.
Withdrawals affect individual children, unlike centre closures, so no standard notice.
Affected parents can use LifeSG and ECDA support for alternative placements.

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10 Sep 2026

Financial Assistance for Single-income Unwed Mothers and Dedicated Support Framework Beyond Existing Single Parent Support Measures

About 20% of single unwed mothers receive ComCare assistance; children's benefits are marital-status-blind.
Government will not introduce a dedicated framework for unwed parents.
Lower-income households get holistic needs assessment via Social Service Offices.

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10 Sep 2026

Reviewing Qualifying Child and Child Tax Reliefs (Disability) to Support Parenthood amid Inflation and Rising Child-raising Costs

MP asks to review Qualifying Child Relief and Child Relief (Disability) amid inflation.
Minister notes reliefs last raised in 2009 and 2015; cites new SG Child Support Package.
Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup recommendations expected in early 2027.

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10 Sep 2026

Extending Working Mother's Child Relief and Parenthood Tax Rebate to Unwed Working Mothers

MP asked whether tax reliefs extend to unwed working mothers; minister said review is ongoing.
Fewer than five submissions addressed these tax measures; recommendations arrive early 2027.
Submitters' marital status wasn't disclosed, so unwed mothers' submission count is unknown.

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10 Sep 2026

Plans for Revamp to Parent Volunteer Scheme in Ongoing Primary 1 Registration Review

MP asked if P1 registration review covers parent volunteer schemes discontinued by some schools.
Raised safeguards for parents unable to commit volunteer hours.
Minister said review ongoing, outcome to be shared soon.

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10 Sep 2026

Proportion of Preschool Places Offered by Anchor and Partner Operators by 2030

Government aims for government-supported preschools to serve over 80% of preschoolers by 2030.
New grant helps eligible operators, including smaller ones, join the supported network.
ECDA monitors closures and assists displaced families with placements and fee refunds.

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10 Sep 2026

Projected Funding for Enhanced Family Support Measures and Childcare Leave

Funding estimates for enhanced family support and childcare leave are not finalised.
Implementation details are still being worked out.
The Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup is studying other measures.

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10 Sep 2026

Review of Source-country Restriction for Foreign Confinement Nannies

No plans to expand confinement nanny scheme beyond Malaysia.
Current arrangement sufficiently meets household demand for postpartum care.
Foreign nannies from other countries can be hired via Migrant Domestic Worker scheme.

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10 Sep 2026

Government Grants and Programme Designs to Promote Family-Friendly Job Redesign and Flexible Work Arrangements

Grants like Job Redesign+ fund workplace redesign for family-friendly practices and flexible arrangements.
Productivity Solutions Grant offsets IT costs enabling flexible work; no FWA usage tracking.
About 7,900 entities received PSG support in 2025, but impact on workers is unknown.

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10 Sep 2026

Differences by Firm Size on Ability to Accommodate TG-FWAR Requests and Main Operational Barriers Faced by SMEs

MOM lacks data on SME flexible work accommodation due to no mandatory reporting.
Survey shows fewer SMEs than non-SMEs offer flexible arrangements.
SMEs face lean staffing barriers; grants support job redesign and scheduling.

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10 Sep 2026

Young Children Found Unsupervised in Public Places Who Were Assessed To Be In Need of Care or Protection

MSF does not track unsupervised-child cases specifically; only general neglect cases, averaging 539 yearly (2022-2024).
Actions include safety plans, counselling, monitoring, child removal, or prosecution of negligent parents when evidence warrants.

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10 Sep 2026

Success Rate of BTO First-timer Families Applying to Live With or Near Their Parents

Six in 10 first-timer families under Family Care Scheme (Proximity) received queue numbers.
Success rates vary across towns due to supply and applicant preferences.
Other schemes include Joint Balloting, Three-Generation flats, and Proximity Housing Grant.

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10 Sep 2026

Housing Support for Families with Members with Special Needs

Government affirms support for families caring for persons with disabilities through existing housing schemes.
Assistance includes proximity grants, home modification subsidies, assistive tech, and community living services.

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10 Sep 2026

Government-paid Family Care Leave for Single Employees Who Are Primary Caregivers of Elderly Parents or Dependants with Disabilities

MP sought mandatory paid family care leave for single caregivers of elderly or disabled dependants.
Government prefers flexible work arrangements, citing survey showing caregivers value flexibility over leave.
Tripartite guidelines launched 2024; support will be reviewed regularly.

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10 Sep 2026

Refundable Working Mother's Child Relief Top-up for Middle-income Working Mothers Who Have Reached Personal Income Tax Relief Cap

Tan proposed refundable tax relief for middle-income mothers with 3+ children hitting the $80,000 cap.
Minister said cap ensures progressivity; most mothers unaffected; support comes from SG Child Support Package.
Tan cited middle-income mothers with many children; Minister open to ideas but cited broad-based benefits.

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10 Sep 2026

Challenges Faced by Employers in Implementing Enhanced Childcare Leave, Tracking Usage of the Leave and Accreditation for Work-life Friendly Workplaces

Enhanced childcare leave delayed; government will fully reimburse employers and support backfilling arrangements.
Workplace norms must shift to embrace caregiving leave; flexible work arrangements benefit all workers.
Government will study family-friendly accreditation and publish childcare leave take-up rates annually.

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9 Sep 2026

Addressing Retirement Adequacy Gap Faced by Women Caregivers

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9 Sep 2026

Impact of Prolonged Caregiving Responsibilities on CPF Retirement Adequacy and Additional Measures to Mitigate Losses in Retirement Savings

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