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Family & gender

1,643 debates and bills about family & gender

7 Jul 2026

Changes to Average Wait Time for EIPIC Placements and Interim Support for Families Awaiting Placement

EIPIC wait time improved from 7.5 to 5.5 months; places increased 25% to 7,300.
Support begins at referral: caregiver training and preschool collaboration.
Step One programme equips caregivers with skills and connects support networks.

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7 Jul 2026

Protocols for Communicating EIPIC Intervention Plans with Preschools

EIPIC operators coordinate with preschools through visits and joint strategy reviews for consistent child support.
MSF has received no parental feedback indicating communication gaps between EI centres and preschools.

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7 Jul 2026

Clarification by Minister, Prime Minister's Office

Minister corrected childcare leave take-up rate for mothers from 58% to 59%.
Correction applies to two written answers from 2025 and 2026.

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7 May 2026

Allowing Use of Child Development Account Funds to Cover Field Trip and Excursion Expenses Requiring Parental Participation

Rejected CDA funds for parents' trip costs; account covers only child's educational and healthcare expenses.

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7 May 2026

Consideration to Provide Additional Paid Childcare Leave for Parents with Preterm Births

MP asked about extra paid leave for parents of preterm births.
Minister noted recent leave enhancements but stressed employer impact.
Advocated flexible work arrangements and tripartite efforts instead.

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7 May 2026

Extending Annual Six Days of Paid Childcare Leave to Cover Family Members Who Need Help with Three or More Activities of Daily Living

Government declines extending childcare leave to cover disabled family members.
Flexible work arrangements are more sustainable for long-term caregiving needs.
Tripartite guidelines and resources aim to support working caregivers.

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7 May 2026

Effectiveness of Tripartite Guidelines in Improving Caregivers' Access to Flexible Work

MP asked if tripartite flexible work guidelines effectively help caregivers access such arrangements.
She also sought measures to redesign jobs without hurting career progress.
Minister referred to his earlier oral reply on overqualification from May 2026.

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7 May 2026

Measures to Combat Recent Increase in Cases of Outrage of Modesty and Rape

Police and agencies implement measures across prevention, reporting, and victim support.
Public education campaign in public spaces and schools stresses societal disapproval as deterrent.
Public urged to report sexual crimes quickly to stop offenders and protect victims.

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7 May 2026

Factors for Identifying Appropriate Locations for MOE Kindergartens

MOE Kindergartens aim to provide affordable, quality preschool education.
Siting considers birth cohort, existing supply, and enrolment trends.
Parent and caregiver feedback on locations is welcomed.

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7 May 2026

Increasing Adoption Leave from 12 Weeks to 16 Weeks

Minister rejects extending adoption leave to 16 weeks, citing biological mothers' physical recovery needs.
Adoptive parents already receive equal parental benefits, including the new 10-week Shared Parental Leave.
Foo presses for bonding time, citing MSF's nine-month spacing policy; Minister remains open but cites need-based rationale.

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6 May 2026

Data on Private Companies Offering Flexible Care Leave for Healthcare and Mental Wellness from 2022 to 2025

From 2022 to 2024, 67.8% of private firms (about 10,400) offered unplanned time-off for medical appointments or caregiving.
Other non-statutory leave: paid family care 34.5%, sick leave without MC 27.9%, extra child sick leave 36.4%.

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6 May 2026

Higher Risk Classification for Domestic Child Abuse Cases and Median Timeline for Removal and Safe Placement

Domestic abuse cases aren't automatically higher risk; assessments consider harm, vulnerability, and caregiver capacity.
No median removal timeline exists since each case is individually assessed by urgency.
Serious safety concerns trigger expedited action, including removal if necessary.

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6 May 2026

Ensuring Student Care Centre Services Remain Affordable and Accessible for Lower- and Middle-income Families

SCFA subsidies cut student care costs to $5 monthly, with income threshold raised to $6,500.
Most schools have sufficient capacity; waitlisted children have alternative care arrangements.
Ongoing review will study further affordability and accessibility measures.

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6 May 2026

Insights on Older Mothers' Maternal and Child Health and Implications for Workforce Participation

Older mothers face higher maternal and fetal risks; public hospitals offer specialized high-risk pregnancy care.
Government reviews fertility funding and provides job matching, career conversion, and flexible work guidelines.
New parenthood reset workgroup will develop long-term roadmap for support.

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6 May 2026

Successful Public Rental Scheme Applicants who are Singaporeans with Non-Singapore Citizen or Non-Singapore Permanent Resident Spouses

Public rental flats prioritize Singaporeans with at least one SC or PR family member.
HDB assesses each application holistically with social workers' input.
Small number of SCs with non-resident spouses approved in last three years.

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6 May 2026

Appeals from Expectant Couples to Sell Their HDB Flats Before MOP as They Require Bigger Flats

Asked about appeals from expectant couples to sell HDB flats before Minimum Occupation Period for bigger homes.
HDB approved about 15 appeals yearly from 2023 to 2025 for growing families needing larger flats.

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6 May 2026

Assessing Mobility Needs and Constraints of Households with Three or More Children

Government asked if transport meets needs of families with three or more children.
Replied with car-sharing, six-seat ride-hailing, child seats, step-free public transit.
Will explore more family-friendly options in Land Transport Master Plan consultations.

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6 May 2026

Introducing Corporate Disclosure Requirements to Encourage Uptake and Normalisation of Parental Leave

Singapore provides up to 30 weeks paid parental leave; employers key to normalising take-up.
Workgroup will assess global disclosure standards like GRI, weighing local context and compliance costs.

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6 May 2026

New Preventative Measures to Address Family Violence at National Level

MSF promotes early detection via Domestic Violence Awareness Training for 12,500 people and the "Break the Silence" campaign.
Family Service Centres provide early support and safety plans to build resilience and prevent abuse cycles.
MSF is reviewing and exploring new preventive measures.

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5 May 2026

Data on Recorded Pregnancy Losses and Demographic Trends in Singapore over Past Five Years, and Follow-Up Care and Psychological Support

MOH does not track pregnancy loss numbers in Singapore.
Maternal age rising: first-time mothers median now 32, up from 30.
Public hospitals give medical support; psychological support available if needed.

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