MCYS to strengthen social safety net to ensure 'no one is left behind'
by Carolyn Quek 04:46 AM Oct 14, 2011SINGAPORE - Early intervention efforts for individuals and families-at-risk will be broadened, said the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) as it seeks to build a cohesive, resilient Singapore that is supported by strong families and caring communities.
This was among the list of things put forth by the Acting Minister for Community, Youth and Sports, Major-General (NS) Chan Chun Sing, in an addendum to President Tony Tan's address on Monday, in a move that social workers say will help better ensure that no one will fall through the cracks.
"With rising economic volatility and industry restructuring, the MCYS will strengthen the social safety net to help those in need so that no one is left behind," said MG (NS) Chan.
DEAR KEE CHIU, STOP TRYING TO PERSUADE US THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE A FOOKING BRAIN, MAKING INANE REMARKS LIKE THESE. IT IS NOT EVEN ORIGINAL - CLINTON, NAJIN AND EVEN OUR VERY OWN WOODEN GOH HAD SAID SOMETHING LIKE THIS IN THE PAST. NO ONE? EVEN IF 1,000 PEOPLE ARE LEFT BEHIND, WILL YOU COME UP FRONT AND SAY THAT YOU WILL NOT ONLY NOT TAKE THE BONUS BUT USE YOUR FOOKING SALARY TO MEET THE OBJECTIVE OF "NO ONE"? STOP MAKING A FOOL OF YOURSELF - WE ARE NOT YOUR FOOT SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY, AGREEING WITH EVERY PIECE OF HOT BOVINE GAS EMITTING FROM YOUR MOUTH. SPARE US, SPARE YOURSELF.
Head of Fei Yue Family Service Centre Rachel Lee said in adopting such early intervention programmes, it was also important to adopt a "child-centric" mindset when working with families at risk.
While children from such families may not pose an immediate problem, the issues that their families are facing "may have an impact on the children".
"We also want to help (the children) break the cycle … to prevent another generation from struggling with similar issues," said Ms Lee.
"ANOTHER GENERATION"? WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE PAST TWO GENERATIONS OF FIFTY YEARS FROM THE SAME RULING PARTY?
Meanwhile, Marine Parade Family Service Centre general manager Han Yah Yee called out for more outreach efforts for the middle-class group who may be struggling but yet not "caught" by the social safety net."MORE"? LET'S GET MORE SPECIFIC - WHAT HAVE BEEN DONE IN THE PAST, IF ANY? DON'T USE MOTHERHOOD STATMENTS TO PULL WOOL OVER OUR EYES!
MG (NS) Chan also said his ministry will be adopting a "more client-centric and flexible approach" when it comes to helping the needy and at-risk groups.
To do this, it will be studying the needs of emerging groups requiring support and develop appropriate programmes.
RIGHT. WHEN WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, CONDUCT A STUDY. WELL DONE. PAY ME THE $2MILLION AND I WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO DO AFTER I HAVE SPENT ANOTHER $2MILLION TO CONSULTANTS.
While the Public Assistance scheme and Comcare financial assistance schemes for childcare and kindergarten have been recently enhanced, programmes and services will also be studied SEE, ANOTHER "STUDY". WHEN ARE WE GOING TO STOP STUDYING AND DO SOMETHING INSTEAD? to keep up with emerging needs, said MG (NS) Chan.
Social safeguards to reduce harm arising from problem gambling and efforts to keep at-risk youth on the straight and narrow will be enhanced. To strengthen families, more support will be given for caregivers who have to take care of family members.
Community and home-based eldercare services for seniors will be increased, as the ministry steps up investment in infrastructure and manpower for the eldercare sector.
There will also be more childcare centres for families with young children while more resources will be invested in training and career development in child care.
Within the social service sector, manpower and organisational capability efforts will be ramped up to nurture "stronger hands" in the "many helping hands approach", said MG (NS) Chan.
More Singaporeans will be encouraged to take part in sports with the Singapore National Games, where sports programmes will be introduced to the community.
Also on the addendum, more youth leaders will be nurtured and there will also be more opportunities for the young here to maximise their potential through initiatives such as Project Youth Empowerment.
- http://www.todayonline.com/Singapor...al-safety-net-to-ensure-no-one-is-left-behind
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No One? really?Updated 07:40 AM October 14, 2011come on, be more realistic.... whats the meaning of "no one" ? Is is zero % of citizens? Or 0.01% or 1% left behind is considered as "no one". Unless the goals are measurable, its just talk. then whats the meaning of "left behind?
Its all so mushy....Report AbusepeterUpdated 07:32 AM October 14, 2011I think enough of talking, karaoking with old folks, baby carrying. It's time for action. Show us your action plan, General, just like in the army exercises so that we can give you the necessary fire support. What's the D-day, H-hr? Phases of operation?Report Abuse
by Carolyn Quek 04:46 AM Oct 14, 2011SINGAPORE - Early intervention efforts for individuals and families-at-risk will be broadened, said the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) as it seeks to build a cohesive, resilient Singapore that is supported by strong families and caring communities.
This was among the list of things put forth by the Acting Minister for Community, Youth and Sports, Major-General (NS) Chan Chun Sing, in an addendum to President Tony Tan's address on Monday, in a move that social workers say will help better ensure that no one will fall through the cracks.
"With rising economic volatility and industry restructuring, the MCYS will strengthen the social safety net to help those in need so that no one is left behind," said MG (NS) Chan.
DEAR KEE CHIU, STOP TRYING TO PERSUADE US THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE A FOOKING BRAIN, MAKING INANE REMARKS LIKE THESE. IT IS NOT EVEN ORIGINAL - CLINTON, NAJIN AND EVEN OUR VERY OWN WOODEN GOH HAD SAID SOMETHING LIKE THIS IN THE PAST. NO ONE? EVEN IF 1,000 PEOPLE ARE LEFT BEHIND, WILL YOU COME UP FRONT AND SAY THAT YOU WILL NOT ONLY NOT TAKE THE BONUS BUT USE YOUR FOOKING SALARY TO MEET THE OBJECTIVE OF "NO ONE"? STOP MAKING A FOOL OF YOURSELF - WE ARE NOT YOUR FOOT SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY, AGREEING WITH EVERY PIECE OF HOT BOVINE GAS EMITTING FROM YOUR MOUTH. SPARE US, SPARE YOURSELF.
Head of Fei Yue Family Service Centre Rachel Lee said in adopting such early intervention programmes, it was also important to adopt a "child-centric" mindset when working with families at risk.
While children from such families may not pose an immediate problem, the issues that their families are facing "may have an impact on the children".
"We also want to help (the children) break the cycle … to prevent another generation from struggling with similar issues," said Ms Lee.
"ANOTHER GENERATION"? WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE PAST TWO GENERATIONS OF FIFTY YEARS FROM THE SAME RULING PARTY?
Meanwhile, Marine Parade Family Service Centre general manager Han Yah Yee called out for more outreach efforts for the middle-class group who may be struggling but yet not "caught" by the social safety net."MORE"? LET'S GET MORE SPECIFIC - WHAT HAVE BEEN DONE IN THE PAST, IF ANY? DON'T USE MOTHERHOOD STATMENTS TO PULL WOOL OVER OUR EYES!
MG (NS) Chan also said his ministry will be adopting a "more client-centric and flexible approach" when it comes to helping the needy and at-risk groups.
To do this, it will be studying the needs of emerging groups requiring support and develop appropriate programmes.
RIGHT. WHEN WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, CONDUCT A STUDY. WELL DONE. PAY ME THE $2MILLION AND I WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO DO AFTER I HAVE SPENT ANOTHER $2MILLION TO CONSULTANTS.
While the Public Assistance scheme and Comcare financial assistance schemes for childcare and kindergarten have been recently enhanced, programmes and services will also be studied SEE, ANOTHER "STUDY". WHEN ARE WE GOING TO STOP STUDYING AND DO SOMETHING INSTEAD? to keep up with emerging needs, said MG (NS) Chan.
Social safeguards to reduce harm arising from problem gambling and efforts to keep at-risk youth on the straight and narrow will be enhanced. To strengthen families, more support will be given for caregivers who have to take care of family members.
Community and home-based eldercare services for seniors will be increased, as the ministry steps up investment in infrastructure and manpower for the eldercare sector.
There will also be more childcare centres for families with young children while more resources will be invested in training and career development in child care.
Within the social service sector, manpower and organisational capability efforts will be ramped up to nurture "stronger hands" in the "many helping hands approach", said MG (NS) Chan.
More Singaporeans will be encouraged to take part in sports with the Singapore National Games, where sports programmes will be introduced to the community.
Also on the addendum, more youth leaders will be nurtured and there will also be more opportunities for the young here to maximise their potential through initiatives such as Project Youth Empowerment.
- http://www.todayonline.com/Singapor...al-safety-net-to-ensure-no-one-is-left-behind
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No One? really?Updated 07:40 AM October 14, 2011come on, be more realistic.... whats the meaning of "no one" ? Is is zero % of citizens? Or 0.01% or 1% left behind is considered as "no one". Unless the goals are measurable, its just talk. then whats the meaning of "left behind?
Its all so mushy....Report AbusepeterUpdated 07:32 AM October 14, 2011I think enough of talking, karaoking with old folks, baby carrying. It's time for action. Show us your action plan, General, just like in the army exercises so that we can give you the necessary fire support. What's the D-day, H-hr? Phases of operation?Report Abuse
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