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Resource Materials for Families
 

Celebrating Women

Attitudes on Family
 
Survey on Social Attitudes of Singaporeans (SAS) 2001 by David Chan (PhD)

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Taking Your Child's Temperature - Brochure
 
Temperatures taken at different parts of the body will vary. This brochure explains how you should take your child's temperature.

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Nurturing & Protecting the Young

National Standards for the Probation of Offenders and their Rehabilitation in the Community
 
This publication, put together by the Judges of the Subordinate Courts and the officers of the Ministry of Community Development and Sports, sets out the framework and requirements of the Probation System. The standards provide us with a common understanding of the roles of the various constituents of the Probation System and serve to guide them in the discharge of their varied functions.

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Be a Foster Parent
 
This pamphlet provides the criteria for being foster parents, the procedures involved in fostering a child, and the support available to foster parents.

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National Standards for Protection of Children
 
The standards aims to:

a) set clear requirements for case management;
b) facilitate professional judgement within a framework of transparency;
c) encourage the adoption of good practice; and
d) enhance public confidence that the management of child abuse will be prompt and will be handled in the best interests of the child.

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Love Our Children - Prevent Child Abuse
 
This booklet explains the different types of child abuse, namely, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and emotional / psychological abuse. Information on help for those affected by child abuse can be found in this booklet.

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Guide on Setting up a Student Care Centre
 
This guide provide you with an overview on steps to set up a Student Care Centre.

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Attitudes on Family
 
Survey on Social Attitudes of Singaporeans (SAS) 2001 by David Chan (PhD)

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What Is Mandatory Counselling?
 
This pamphlet outlines the steps involved in the Mandatory Counselling Programme, namely: Provisional Counselling Order; Pre-Counselling Assessment; Mandatory Counselling Order; and Counselling with an Agency. It also highlights the consequences faced should there be failure to attend counselling.

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The Convention on the Rights of the Child
 
This booklet spells out the general principles of the Convention; civil rights and freedoms of children; rights of children and their families; and children's rights to basic health, welfare, education, leisure, cultural activities, and special protection.

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Government Child Care Subsidy
 
This brochure provides information on government child care subsidy for parents.

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Taking Your Child's Temperature - Brochure
 
Temperatures taken at different parts of the body will vary. This brochure explains how you should take your child's temperature.

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Custody Dispute Investigation - A Guide for Parents
 
When the Court refers parents to MCDS for social investigation into a custody matter, parents may wish to find out more about the report and the procedures involved.
This pamphlet aims to assist parents in gaining a better understanding of the reasons for a social report and the processes involved in the social investigation conducted by MCDS.

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Love Shouldn't Hurt - Love = Respect (Teenage Violence)
 
This pamphet aims to help victims of dating violence to understand what is a healthy relationship and how to resolve conflicts and protect themselves from a relationship that is likely to become abusive.

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Integrated Childcare Centre Programme
 
This pamphlet provides details on the Integrated Childcare Centre Programme which serves children with special needs.

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Guidelines for Centre Based Infant/Toddler Care Services
 
Infant care service providers can now refer to these guidelines, for tips on how to provide a nurturing, caring and safe environment for children between 2 to 18 months of age. Click below to download.

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About Volunteering in Probation Services Branch
 
Published in February 2004, the booklet explains what community probation service is about and highlights the important roles Volunteer Probation Officers play in positively effecting the lives of young persons. It provides answers to frequently asked questions on probation and being a volunteer probation officer. Information on application procedures can also be found in this booklet.

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'Shaking Your Baby is Dangerous' (English version)
 


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'Shaking Your Baby is Dangerous' (Malay Version)
 


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'Shaking Your Baby is Dangerous' (Chinese Version)
 


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'Shaking Your Baby is Dangerous' (Tamil Version)
 


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Promoting Marriages

Attitudes on Family
 
Survey on Social Attitudes of Singaporeans (SAS) 2001 by David Chan (PhD)

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Taking Your Child's Temperature - Brochure
 
Temperatures taken at different parts of the body will vary. This brochure explains how you should take your child's temperature.

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Promoting Work-Life Harmony

Attitudes on Family
 
Survey on Social Attitudes of Singaporeans (SAS) 2001 by David Chan (PhD)

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Taking Your Child's Temperature - Brochure
 
Temperatures taken at different parts of the body will vary. This brochure explains how you should take your child's temperature.

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Supporting Families

Be a Foster Parent
 
This pamphlet provides the criteria for being foster parents, the procedures involved in fostering a child, and the support available to foster parents.

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National Standards for Protection of Children
 
The standards aims to:

a) set clear requirements for case management;
b) facilitate professional judgement within a framework of transparency;
c) encourage the adoption of good practice; and
d) enhance public confidence that the management of child abuse will be prompt and will be handled in the best interests of the child.

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Available in :
PDF English
Download
 
Love Our Children - Prevent Child Abuse
 
This booklet explains the different types of child abuse, namely, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and emotional / psychological abuse. Information on help for those affected by child abuse can be found in this booklet.

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Available in :
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Choosing a Child Care Centre for your Child
 
This booklet is designed to help parents who are planning to use the child care centres as an alternative care arrangement for their children. You can find pointers on locating and selecting a centre, preparing your child and yourself for the child care centre experience.

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Guidelines for First-Timers
 
This pamphlet provides guidelines for first-timer parents who are contemplating the use of child care facilities. It helps to explain how your child may react to a child care centre, clarify some common misconceptions and highlight the benefits of using a child care centre.

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More Than Just Babysitting
 
Parents generally have many questions in mind, when deciding to place their children in child care centres. This pamphlet addresses some areas of concern such as meals, training level of staff, programmes, emergency procedures, safety and child management.

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Learning Through Play
 
Learn more about the types of play and its importance in your child's development. This pamphlet will give you tips on how to develop your child through play.

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Attitudes on Family
 
Survey on Social Attitudes of Singaporeans (SAS) 2001 by David Chan (PhD)

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What Is Mandatory Counselling?
 
This pamphlet outlines the steps involved in the Mandatory Counselling Programme, namely: Provisional Counselling Order; Pre-Counselling Assessment; Mandatory Counselling Order; and Counselling with an Agency. It also highlights the consequences faced should there be failure to attend counselling.

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Available in :
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Taking Your Child's Temperature - Brochure
 
Temperatures taken at different parts of the body will vary. This brochure explains how you should take your child's temperature.

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Available in :
PDF English Mandarin Bahasa Melayu Tamil
Download
 
Custody Dispute Investigation - A Guide for Parents
 
When the Court refers parents to MCDS for social investigation into a custody matter, parents may wish to find out more about the report and the procedures involved.
This pamphlet aims to assist parents in gaining a better understanding of the reasons for a social report and the processes involved in the social investigation conducted by MCDS.

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Understanding Elder Abuse and Neglect - Detecting and Helping
 
Singapore is facing an aging population. As the elderly population increases in size, there is concern that more cases of elder abuse and neglect may surface. This publication provides a basic understanding of the various forms of elder abuse and neglect, its signs and symptoms, profile of abusers and victims, and how to begin helping and supporting the elderly and the family in their areas of need.

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Moving On - A Single Parent Guide
 
This book is a guide to help families manage the changes brought about by divorce or death. It contains information on the issues that single parent families may face and the community resources that they can turn to for help and support.


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Love Shouldn't Hurt - Stop Family Violence
 
This pamphlet explains family violence, and the avenues of help available.

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Love Shouldn't Hurt - Stop Family Violence
 
This pamphlet explains family violence, and the avenues of help available.

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Available in :
PDF Bahasa Melayu Tamil
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'Shaking Your Baby is Dangerous' (English version)
 


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'Shaking Your Baby is Dangerous' (Malay Version)
 


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'Shaking Your Baby is Dangerous' (Chinese Version)
 


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'Shaking Your Baby is Dangerous' (Tamil Version)
 


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 Last Updated on 29 th  Oct  2008