Parents, social agencies call for review of financial aid criteria to support bigger families

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Mr. Wong made a new plan at the National Day Rally next year, adding that facts were being worked out. &nbsp,

” We will offer more assistance to those considering having a third child under this plan.” And more assistance for families who already have three or more young children, he said, adding that he hopes to include more positive information in the 2025 Budget.

Some large families, according to some social service organizations, are made up of blended or multi-generational communities, where income may not be distributed equally among members.

” A more flexible economic aid analysis may get better as support for big families, especially ones that are blended”, said Ms Kelly Low, mind of Care Corner’s Family Service Centre. &nbsp,

Other organizations are calling for a more specific technique. &nbsp,

Mr. Jeff Tan, the community support center’s deputy director at Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities, wants to use the assistance programs to provide more detailed guidance. &nbsp,

He cited how Child Development Accounts, for instance, was “encompass the expenses of care all the way through major school”. &nbsp,

” I think that will be very beneficial and helpful for the people, especially bigger households”, he added. &nbsp,

Social organizations nevertheless emphasized that people shouldn’t rely solely on state aid.

Mr. Tan argued that people should take their purchases into account to avoid financial stress. &nbsp,

” This financial decision-making is a conscientious effort by the family, whereby habits are learnt and passed on through each generation”, he added. &nbsp,

” But however, if they are making poor options or purchases, this may lead to terrible outcomes and which may burden the mother’s relationship”.