NDR 2026: Each Singaporean child to get almost S$70,000 in growing years as part of moves to support parents
A new package will provide every Singaporean child with the same level of support regardless of birth order, unlike the existing Baby Bonus Scheme.
New package will provide every Singaporean child with almost S$70,000 in support by age 17, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced during the National Day Rally on August 23. This scheme, called the SG Child Support Package, consolidates and replaces the existing Baby Bonus Scheme and Large Families Scheme. Each child will receive financial support throughout their growth years, including a cash gift, MediSave grant, and Child Credits.
The package benefits around 640,000 children aged 17 and below across 380,000 resident households, with single-parent families also receiving cash support. The support duration will be extended to age 17, and the package aims to provide a more universal, flexible, and less complex support system for parents.
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