Respite + Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration on 10 Sep 2022
In celebration of the Mid-Autumn festival, CaringSG organised our Respite + Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration for 9 special families (16 caregivers with 13 children) on 10 September 2022.
Care4caregivers – Family bonding through sports
On 8 Oct 2022, CaringSG and co-organiser William Blair organised Care4caregivers, a sporting event for children from 6 special needs families, to participate in simple workouts and obstacle courses.
Continue To Be Brave – By Board Member Dr Tan Jit Seng
I am a physician seeing Persons with Intellectual disabilities almost daily. If it takes a village to raise a child, it will take the entire society to chip in and raise a special one!
Building Relationships, Supporting Caregivers – By CAREwell volunteer Loy Sheau Mei
I’m Loy Sheau Mei, a CAREwell volunteer. When I started volunteering with CAREwell, I liked how CaringSG has a structure in place with clarity of the end-in-mind for the families they serve.
CaringSG Forum on Social Support and Residential Needs
CaringSG held a physical form on social support and residential needs on 20 Aug 2022 at Boon Lay Community Club. Twelve special needs families with three children attended the event.
Celebrating Racial Harmony Day 2022 at Boon Lay
CaringSG supported Boon Lay Racial Harmony Day 2022 on 30 Jul 2022, held at Boon Lay CC. Twelve special needs families with 14 children attended the event and enjoyed trying out various traditional games, snacks such as muah chee and kacang putih, and bouncy castle.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child – By Board Advisor Ms Denise Phua
It takes a village to raise a child. This is even more true for children with special needs or disabilities. Alone, one can do so little. Together, we can achieve much more.
CaringSG Member Perks with HIDOC, A Digital Health Platform
CaringSG has partnered with HIDOC to offer easy access and support for caregivers’ healthcare needs.
Pesta Ria – An Afternoon Filled with Fun for Caregivers!
On 18 June 2022, CaringSG and co-organiser MIJ Hub organised Pesta Ria, a fun-filled event for 30 participants from 13 special needs families.
Parents Are The Best Advocates – By CAREbuddy Debanjana Bhaumik
Getting the evaluation report/ diagnosis of special needs can be very heartbreaking. Don’t be shy to ask for help. Don’t miss the opportunity of early intervention. These words have always stayed with me, “Parents are the best advocates for their own kids.”