1. Be a Foster Carer
Foster carers must be committed to meet the child’s needs, for shelter, food, love, education, security and an opportunity to play and interact with other children. To be a foster carer, you need to meet the following criteria (https://www.msf.gov.sg/what-we-do/fostering/be-a-foster-parent/eligibility-criteria-for-foster-parents):-
Foster carers will be given a monthly allowance to meet the needs of the child, with subsidies for childcare and student care. Foster Care Workers offer regular support, advice through home visits, telephone contact and training.
For more information, check out the Fostering Scheme on MSF's website.
2. Be a Befriender
We have a support group – Befrienders. They are part of "Befrienders for Families" (BFF), a programme co-developed by The Salvation Amy and Home For Good, Singapore (HFG-SG) to support and help children reunify to their families after removal by Child Protective Service.
BFF hopes to build a community of Befrienders for these vulnerable families, with a child-centric lens, to provide flexible and holistic support to families through the continuum of care.
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Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, reside in Singapore, able to commit for 18 months (for BFF Cares), and a team player who is adaptable and open-minded. Training will be provided.
Sign up here or for more information, send a WhatsApp message to 96528667.
If you are interested in other volunteer opportunities with the fostering agencies, please refer to the contacts here.
3. Be a Partner
Help spread the message of fostering - be it by linking us to your company, organisation, religious organisation or hosting a home sharing session to invite friends and family to hear about fostering. Drop us an email and we will take it from there!
Even if you are not ready to be a foster carer yet, join our Facebook group to find out more, get updates and help share posts.
4. Donate
Your support allows HFG-SG to continue our mission of finding a loving family for every child in need. Donations go towards raising the awareness of fostering and how it impacts on the lives of vulnerable children and youths to improve their outcomes.
HFG-SG also organises activities, training and programmes to support the well-being of foster families and to extend care to other vulnerable groups in the community (e.g. homeless, youths who have aged out of the care system, or referrals from child protection specialist agencies etc.).
Thank you for your generous donation!