CaringSG

Over the past 4 months, CaringSG has continued to run events focusing on a variety of topics such as art therapy, LPA, trishaw rides and a special treat to a local performance. The events were kindly sponsored by the Enabling Lives Initiative (ELI) Grant (funded by Tote...

When our CaringSG CAREwell Keyworker, Lee Xiuhua, first met the Teys at their home, they were overwhelmed with their son’s, Ryan’s, behaviour and worried about his future.

A round up of all the community events that happened in the month of May 2023. We support our caregivers via community outings, talks and events that rejuvenate their physical and mental well-being.

CaringSG held our first Volunteer Appreciation Day on 27 May 2023, Saturday, at the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre.

A total of 23 families were engaged when CaringSG conducted a needs assessment exercise for caregivers residing at Kampong Glam on 12 Feb and 18 Mar 2023.

Any donation over $100 will stand to receive 250% tax deductions.

Even though 2022 has just passed, the pace for 2023 has already picked up quickly. It is amazing to look back on the work that CaringSG has accomplished in the past two years.

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!

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.”

Kelvin Seah is a father to two boys. His younger son was diagnosed with autism when he was six. How did he progress from despair to hope?