We would like to organise an event at the Singapore Boys' Home and Singapore Girls' Home. Are we able to do so?
This is not allowed as Singapore Boys' Home and Singapore Girls' Home are secured residential care facilities.
Am I able to write letter to my friend who is admitted to the Home?
Youths at the Singapore Boys' Home and Singapore Girls' Home are only allowed to receive correspondence from immediate family members. Hence, you may wish to enquire from your friend's family members.
Are all youths admitted to Singapore Boys' Home offenders?
Not all youths admitted to Singapore Boys' Home have committed an offence. Some are admitted on a Family Guidance Order or Care and Protection Order.Are all youths admitted to Singapore Girls' Home offenders?
Not all youths admitted to Singapore Girls' Home have committed an offence. Some are admitted on a Family Guidance Order, Care and Protection Order or under the Women's Charter.
Can a foreigner apply to be a para counsellor in MSF?
The Ministry of Social and Family Development presently does not have positions for para counsellors. You may wish to consider volunteering with us. Volunteering opportunities can be found in the following link: [MSF - Volunteering Opportunities]
Can I bring food for my child in the Home?
You can bring food for your child during the parent visits.
Can I have the latest statistics for new admissions to Singapore Boys' Home?
You may refer to the following link for the number of admissions to Singapore Boys' Home: [MSF Youth Homes: New Admissions]
Can I have the latest statistics for new admissions to Singapore Girls' Home?
You may refer to the following link for the number of admissions to Singapore Girls' Home: [MSF Youth Homes: New Admissions]
Can I have the statistics relating to the number of offenders sent to Prisons every year?
This is under the purview of the Singapore Prison Service. You may wish to visit their website for more information: [Singapore Prison Service]
Can I have the statistics relating to the number of youths below 21 sent to Reformative Training Centre every year?
This is under the purview of the Singapore Prison Service. You may wish to visit their website for more information: [Singapore Prison Service]
Can I speak to my friend who is currently residing in the Home?
This is not allowed as Singapore Boys' Home and Singapore Girls' Home are secured residential care facilities.Can I visit my child immediately after the Court sends him/her to the Home?
A caseworker will be assigned to your child within a week of admission. He/She will arrange for you to visit your child.
Can you tell me more about the reformative training at Reformative Training Centre (RTC)?
This is under the purview of the Singapore Prison Service. You may wish to visit their website for more information: [Singapore Prison Service]
Does MSF provide job support for the youths at Singapore Girls’ Home and Singapore Boys’ Home?
Youths at the Singapore Boys' Home and Singapore Girls’ Home have access to vocational courses and skills certification programmes that gear towards preparing them for employment. They are also supported by the Homes in exploring career options, preparing for interviews, internship and employment, as well as in adjusting to and coping with the job and working environment.How do I contact Singapore Boys' Home?
Singapore Boys' Home
Address: 3 Bulim Drive Singapore 468172
Tel: 6792-3534 (Mon - Fri: 9am to 6pm)
Email: [AskYRS@msf.gov.sg]