NDR 2026: Each S’porean child to get almost $70,000 from birth to age 17
The new package will provide more sustained financial help through the growing years, regardless of birth order.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a new $62,000 SG Child Support Package for Singaporean children from birth to age 17. The package includes a $10,000 Baby Gift, $32,000 in Child Credits, a $5,000 Child Development Account (CDA) First Step Grant, and up to $5,000 in government CDA co-matching. Additionally, there is a $10,000 top-up to the child's Post-Secondary Education Account. This package aims to provide more sustained financial help throughout a child's growing years, regardless of birth order.
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