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Caregiving Considerations
What are some of the caregiving options?
Caregiving Support from Family
Having the support of your loved ones can change your life and your baby’s life dramatically. It may seem as if your parents will be too angry and disappointed to give you their blessings. But, many cases have shown that in the end, the family always comes together to give their support to their pregnant daughter. Remember, if you never ask, you’ll never know.
Childcare Support
If you do not have family to help with caregiving, you may want to consider infant care arrangements.
There are different types of preschools in Singapore, and the subsidies you can receive when enrolling your child.
Childminding Support with a Helper or a Nanny
You may also consider engaging a domestic helper for your household needs. Concessionary levy rate of $60 per month if you live with either a child who is a Singapore citizen and below 16 years old or with disabilities.
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Alternatively, you can consider getting a reliable nanny in your neighbourhood or from one of the operators appointed by Early Childhood Agency (ECDA) in their childminding pilot for infants scheme.
Parental Leave & Benefits
It's not easy juggling work and family life and it is inevitable that you will need to take parental or childcare leave occasionally to take care of your child. Find out more about various leave schemes and benefits that can support you as a working parent.
Child Custody
In Singapore law, both biological parents have a right to custody of your child.
Child custody grants the custodial parent(s) authority in making major long-tern decisions (eg. education, religion and healthcare) which affects the child's upbringing and welfare.
There are 4 types of custody orders in Singapore: sole, joint custody, hybrid or split custody arrangements.
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Care and control is only given to one parent, who will be involved in the child’s day-to-day matters.
The other parent not given care and control will be granted access to the child at pre-agreed times.
Care and control determines which parent the child should live with.
The parent given care and control of the child will be the primary caregiver who is in charge of handling
the child’s daily necessities and is responsible for their day-to-day life.
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Do seek legal advice if you need help to navigate the custody, care and control of your child.
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