For children whose parents are 'absent' (in prison, institutionalised in nursing homes, or no longer in contact with the family), and where the care arrangement with the non-legal guardians is expected to be long-term, can their guardians apply for the scheme?

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Yes, the guardians of these children may apply for SCFA subsidy for the child. The non-legal guardian is required to provide either (i) self-declaration that they are not able to contact and have no knowledge of the child’s biological parents ‘whereabouts, or (ii) parent(s)’ death certificate, or (iii) police report, or (iv) letter from Prison/Drug rehabilitation centre (DRC) with estimated date of release.

For children whose parents are 'absent' (in prison, institutionalised in nursing homes, or no longer in contact with the family), and where the care arrangement with the non-legal guardians is expected to be long-term, can their guardians apply for the scheme?

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