Needy families with young children to get ComLink+ top-ups if they work towards financial goals, in bigger push for social mobility
SINGAPORE — For Madam Purnawati, who lives with her husband and three young children in a two-room rental flat, her dream of eventually owning their home instead of renting it at subsidised rates from the state seems to be somewhat out of reach.
- The Ministry for Social and Family Development (MSF) announced ComLink+, an enhancement to the ComLink programme which supports families with young children who live in public rental flats
- Four progress packages will be introduced that provide financial top-ups for eligible ComLink+ families who fulfil certain actions that move them towards their financial goals
- The packages aim to encourage families to ensure early enrolment in preschool, maintain stable employment, clear debt and build savings
- ComLink+ households will also work with family coaches, who are trained to help families develop a customised action plan towards their goals
20 Nov 2023 04:00PM
(Updated: 20 Nov 2023 07:45PM)
Source: TODAY
