MWS After School Student Care
MWS Girls’ Residence provides out-of-home residential care for vulnerable young women aged 15 to 21 years old, who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and are in need of care and protection. We:
Provide a safe community and environment in line with trauma-informed care principles
Support the rehabilitation of young women in conflict with the law
Facilitate reconciliation with family (through family engagement, bonding and counselling)
Facilitate reintegration into society (through mentorship, education and employment support)
Impact at a Glance
Figures from the latest FY2023/24 Annual Report
*ACEs refer to traumatic events that may have negative, lasting effect on a person’s health and well-being, and may lead to the occurrence of trauma. These are categorised by abuse, neglect or household dysfunction. The higher the number of ACEs, the greater the impact on the individual’s behaviour, health and well-being.
How we serve
Upon admission, every resident is given an individualised care plan, supported by a level progression system that enables her to strive towards rehabilitation with rewards.
We collaborate with community partners, organisations, and individuals to gently address the issues our residents face through the following programmes:
Educational
Legal awareness, learning styles, goal setting
Therapeutic
Circle Time, weekly reflections
Recreational
Gym exercises, hikes, crafts
Social
Profiling workshop, games, festive celebrationsOur care approach
As the majority of our residents have a history of trauma and may have difficulty trusting others, we adopt six CARE principles to help improve outcomes:
Information & referral
Information & referral
Group work
Group work
Casework and Counselling
Casework and Counselling
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Trauma-informed
Trauma-informed
Ecological
environment
Ecological
environment
How to Be Admitted
Many of the cases we handle are referred from other partners such as the Family Courts. We will then conduct a pre-admission interview to assess the candidate’s situation and needs. We will proceed with admission if suitable.
If you need a safe place to go to, you can call the ComCare hotline at 1800-222-0000 or look up the nearest Social Service Office at www.msf.gov.sg/our-services.
Our location(s)
600 Upper Thomson Road, Block A
Singapore 574421
Tel: 6391 0567
Email: MWScfsc@mws.sg
Frequently Asked Questions
Do not worry. The services provided at our Family Service Centres are free of charge.
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