More financial support given to grow pool of foster parents for teenagers
About 130 teenagers and their foster parents will get at least S$200 (US$156) more in their monthly allowance. Families caring for teens with special needs will receive an additional S$100 more per month. The higher allowance will be paid from November. The Social and Family Development Ministry says this move is not only to support caregivers but also to grow the pool of foster parents, especially for teenagers. Nikhil Khattar with more.
About 130 teenagers and their foster parents will get at least S$200 (US$156) more in their monthly allowance. Families caring for teens with special needs will receive an additional S$100 more per month. The higher allowance will be paid from November. The Social and Family Development Ministry says this move is not only to support caregivers but also to grow the pool of foster parents, especially for teenagers. Nikhil Khattar with more.
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