Family & gender

1,643 debates and bills about family & gender

5 May 2026

Implementing Subsidies for Pre-IVF Fertility Tests in Ongoing Review of Fertility Health Policies

Existing subsidies for medically indicated fertility tests cover up to 70% at public specialist clinics.
Health Ministry and PMO are reviewing fertility policies, including financing support for such tests.

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5 May 2026

Data for Median Total Out-of-Pocket Expenditure from First Antenatal Visit to Delivery in Public Hospitals

MOH does not track out-of-pocket costs from antenatal visits to delivery.
In 2024, 8 in 10 subsidised public hospital deliveries had zero out-of-pocket payments.

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5 May 2026

Assessing Utility of Recommending and Subsidising Fertility Screening for Women Aged 30 and Men Aged 35

AMH and FSH fertility tests are not universal screenings but clinically indicated before ART.
They are already recommended and subsidised when a doctor assesses medical need.
Minister rejected adding universal screening at age 30/35 to Healthier SG.

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5 May 2026

Assessing Effectiveness of Expanded Child Representative Panel of Syariah Court in Quantitative and Qualitative Terms

No formal quantitative or qualitative metrics; effectiveness assessed via positive Syariah Court judge feedback on Child Representative reports.
Panel expands from two to four in April 2026 to reach more children while keeping caseloads manageable.
Reports remain confidential from parents, protecting child openness; scheme undergoes ongoing review for reach and quality.

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5 May 2026

Considering Proximity to Child's Enrolled School When Assigning Flats under Public Rental and Parenthood Provisional Housing Schemes

HDB cannot guarantee proximity to child's school; applicants select from available vacancies.
HDB and MOE align relocation exercises with school transfer cycles to minimize disruption.
ComLink+ family coaches assist public rental households with children's education transitions.

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8 Apr 2026

Integration of Court Custody Orders with Healthcare, School and Residential Records Systems

The government is cautious about automatically sharing sensitive child custody orders across agencies, citing privacy risks and potential harm from inappropriate disclosure. Parents currently manage sharing, but authorities are open to feedback on integrating systems where benefits outweigh the risks.

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8 Apr 2026

Custodial Parent Rights to Restrict Non-custodial Parent Access to Child's Personal and Medical Records

Victor Lye asked if sole custody parents can restrict non-custodial parents from changing child's records.
Agencies assess requests case-by-case; disputes can be resolved in court.
Co-parenting is encouraged, but restrictions are possible with proper documentation.

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8 Apr 2026

Data on Parental Consent Cited as Barrier to Accessing Mental Health Services for Vulnerable Minors

MOH lacks data on minors facing parental consent barriers to mental health services.
Parental consent issues affect minors across income levels, prompting guideline development.
Concerns noted for minors in violent or out-of-home care situations.

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8 Apr 2026

Inclusion of Gender-specific Considerations in Guidelines on Parental Consent for Minor Mental Health Services in View of Higher Rates of Anxiety and Depression Among Adolescent Girls

Ms He Ting Ru queried if new mental health guidelines will consider gender-specific differences and higher anxiety rates in adolescent girls.
The Health Minister affirmed guidelines aim to balance timely access to mental health support for all youths with necessary parental involvement and safeguards.

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8 Apr 2026

IVF Usage Rates through EEF Programme since June 2023 and Consideration to Remove Marriage Requirement for Use of Frozen Eggs

MOH does not track IVF usage rates for EEF eggs or overseas procedures.
Marriage requirement for IVF remains, aligning with societal norms for family units.
No plans to remove marriage rule for using frozen eggs in IVF.

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8 Apr 2026

Approval Rates for Egg Freezing Applications Among Women Above Age 37 and Consideration to Remove Age Limit

Ministry approves about 70% of egg freezing appeals from women over 37, assessed case-by-case with published criteria.
Removing the age limit is not advised due to declining egg quality and pregnancy chances.
Success depends on multiple factors, including implantation age and couple’s health.

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8 Apr 2026

Breakdown of Outrage of Modesty Reports by Perpetrators' Categories

Minister K. Shanmugam revealed that in 2025, over 50% of outrage of modesty cases involved perpetrators known to the victims.
This breakdown included 11% colleagues or supervisors, 10% relatives, 20% friends, and 2% teachers, highlighting familiar threat sources.

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8 Apr 2026

Proportion of Inmates with Dependent Children Below Age of 18 and Tracking Outcomes of Children of Incarcerated Parents

15.4% of inmates have dependent children under 18; outcomes not tracked.
A study found intergenerational offending risks, prompting family support programs.

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8 Apr 2026

Utilisation Rates of Parent Care Leave by Public Servants from 2023

46% of civil servants used parent-care leave from 2023-2025, averaging 1.74 days.
Leave expanded to family care in 2025, covering more relatives due to caregiving demands.
Average and median days taken were 1.74 and two days respectively.

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8 Apr 2026

Subsidised Co-living Options for Singles, Addressing Motherhood Penalty, Publicising Shared Parental Leave Take-up Rates as Marriage and Parenthood Ideas

Government sets up Workgroup for Marriage and Parenthood Reset, exploring support across all stages.
Considering subsidised co-living for singles and addressing motherhood penalty with fair workplace laws.
Will explore mandating companies to disclose parental leave policies and usage rates for transparency.

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8 Apr 2026

Review of Minimum Staff-to-child Ratios for Infant Care and Preschool Class Level

Minister stated ratios were last reviewed in 2017 for safety and developmental needs.
Preschools can exceed minimum ratios and must seek approval for more children with needs.
Flexibility exists for inclusive classrooms with more staff or early intervention support.

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8 Apr 2026

Quantifying Lifetime Income and Retirement Adequacy Impact of Extended Caregiving Interruptions

Government cannot quantify caregiving breaks' income and retirement impact due to personal family arrangements.
Effects across generations also cannot be measured for the same reason.

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8 Apr 2026

Reviewing Mitochondrial Replacement for Inclusion as Option for Couples Seeking Assisted Reproductive Treatments

A MP asked if mitochondrial replacement (3-person IVF) could be an option for couples needing assisted reproductive technology. The Ministry of Health will study the evidence and ethical implications of this procedure to prevent passing mitochondrial diseases from mothers to their children.

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8 Apr 2026

Reviewing Income Eligibility Thresholds for Financial Assistance Schemes given Cost-of-Living Pressures

Minister confirms ComCare thresholds are reviewed regularly with inflation considered and support packages enhanced.
Cai Yinzhou seeks immediate aid for ComCare families amid cost-of-living pressures, especially those with children.

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8 Apr 2026

Reasons for Attrition in Foster Parenting Scheme and Proposed Guidelines for Co-parenting Arrangements for Fostering

Foster parent attrition is 6%, with support measures and recruitment efforts underway.
Co-parenting guidelines are being considered to aid reunification and child welfare.
Digital access for foster parents to health and education records is in progress.

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