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# Epworth Community Services

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- [Project Catapult: Supporting Growth Beyond Recovery](https://www.epworth.sg/our-stories/project-catapult/) - By Soniya Selvaraju, Psychologist, Centre for Positive Recovery. Pictured: Epworth beneficiary trying out the role of a firefighter at KidZania. Led by the Centre for Positive Recovery, Project Catapult supported children who had completed trauma recovery programmes. The project focused on building resilience, confidence, and purpose among the children. It provided a safe and structured
- [Walking Down Memory Lane: Epworth Foster Care Turns 10!](https://www.epworth.sg/our-stories/epworth-foster-care-turns-10/) - By Thong Ling Yun, Senior Recruitment Officer, Epworth Foster Care. The journey of Epworth Foster Care began a decade ago with the belief that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to grow. Over the years, the team supported children and youths through times of change, and witnessed the incredible impact that stable and
- [When School Stops Feeling Safe: Understanding Peer Pressure and Bullying](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/education/peer-pressure-and-bullying/) - By Sarah Wong, Assistant Manager, Centre of Positive Recovery When we think of school, we often picture laughter in the hallways, friendships forming, and young minds growing in curiosity and confidence. School should be a place where children feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and discover who they are. Yet for some children and
- [Epworth 27th Anniversary Gala Dinner 2025](https://www.epworth.sg/2025-happenings/epworth-27th-anniversary-gala-dinner/) - Epworth 27th Anniversary Gala Dinner Highlights 2025 Epworth 27th Anniversary Gala Dinner Programme Booklet 2025
- [Epworth 26th Anniversary Gala Dinner](https://www.epworth.sg/2024-happenings/epworth-26th-anniversary-gala-dinner/) - Celebrate 26 years of impact with Epworth Community Services. On 26 April 2024, our Fundraising Gala Dinner brought together heartfelt stories, inspiring performances, and a supportive community.
- [Life At CPR](https://www.epworth.sg/our-stories/life-at-cpr/) - By Benedict Tan and Krystin Foo, Assistant Psychologist, Centre for Positive Recovery. We asked Assistant Psychologists, Benedict and Krystin how a day at Epworth Centre for Positive Recovery (CPR) looks like. Pictured (from left to right): Benedict Tan, Diana Koh, May Chong, Krystin Foo. Introduce yourself and your role at Epworth. Many young persons, and
- [Moving Towards A Trauma-Informed Organisation](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/education/moving-towards-a-trauma-informed-organisation/) - By Tan Bee Leng, Assistant Director (Programmes & Organisational Development) of Epworth Community Services In the early 1960s, even before the first time a man landed on the moon on 20 July 1969. President John F Kennedy was touring the NASA headquarters and encountered a man mopping the floors. “What are you doing?” Kennedy asked.
- [Putting Smiles On Childrens' Faces](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/lifestyle/putting-smiles-on-childrens-faces/) - By Stephanie Poon, Community Relations Executive Brian Goldner Literacy Fund Ceremony Several students from Epworth Literacy (Bukit Batok) were selected to be recipients of the Brian Goldner Literacy Fund. This was sponsored by Hasbro, a global play and entertainment company, The sponsorship covered students’ Literacy fees for a full year, or 8 terms. The ceremony
- [Engaging The Community Despite The Ups & Downs](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/engaging-the-community-despite-the-ups-downs/) - By Fyn Wong, Community Relations Executive Adapting and Evolving When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, the Volunteer Relations team had to adapt, with ongoing programmes having to shift online. A recent collaboration with Hasbro was one such instance. Plans for the Global Week of Joy in December 2021 began as early as July
- [Understanding Trauma In Children](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/education/understanding-trauma-in-children/) - By Danshikah Vivekananda, Residential Care Worker Trauma is an emotional response to unfortunate incidents. This includes accidents, abuse or natural disasters. An individual may develop trauma as a response to an event that they find physically or emotionally threatening. Trauma can bring about physical, psychological or emotional harm which may lead to various disorders, as
- [Dealing With Trauma](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/dealing-with-trauma/) - Adapted from Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice and Application Workshop Staff at Epworth Community Services had the privilege of attending a trauma-informed workshop where they learnt more about the effects of trauma on individuals, and the symptoms to look out for when an individual has been through a traumatic event. The 3-day workshop equipped staff with
- [Give & Feast 2](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/give-feast-2/) - In 2020, Epworth Community Services kickstarted a different, yet one-of-a-kind fundraiser led by Executive Director, Mr Tan Khye Suan. The hallmark being homemade and delicious Peranakan dishes, lovingly prepared by Mr Tan, with the help of the fundraising team. Due to the resounding success of Give & Feast in 2020, it was brought back in
- [Time Well Spent](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/time-well-spent/) - By Carol Aw, Assistant Supervisor of Epworth Student Care (ACSJ) During the September holidays, students in SCC@ ACS(J) also had a blast with Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. The teachers prepared a line-up of engaging activities for the students to participate in during their school break. It was a perfect balance between hands-on learning and fun physical
- [A Fun And Fulfilling School Holiday](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/over-the-school-holidays-2/) - By Cecilia Yip, Programme Coordinator of Epworth Student Care (ACSP) Students in SCC@ACS(P) had a memorable Mid- Autumn themed September holiday. Enrichment Programmes conducted over the span of the week-long holiday were centered around the festival. To kickstart the week, students were introduced to stories associated with the Mid-Autumn festival, to learn about its origins.
- [Building Emotional Resilience In Children](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/building-emotional-resilience-in-children/) - By Diana Koh, Assistant Manager of Community Relations From the day of birth, children tend to face many changes which can bring about stress. Naturally, they would use their emotions to cope. Children respond differently when their needs are not met; babies tend to cry, toddlers throw tantrums, and older children do not hide their
- [Parenting For A Child's Mental Well-being](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/parenting-for-a-childs-mental-well-being/) - Adapted from “Parenting For Your Child’s Mental Well-Being” workshop by Tan Khye Suan, Executive Director of Epworth Community Services Just like physical health, mental health is important no matter the stage of life. For parents, supporting and walking alongside children as they go through life is crucial. Here, we provide some insights on factors that
- [Making The Most Of Our Time](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/making-the-most-of-our-time/) - By Carol Aw, Assistant Supervisor of Epworth Student Care (ACSJ) Taking a holiday is an important part of everyone’s life, for working persons and students alike. The June school holiday offered a time for the students to relax, rest and step back. Although there were several restrictions in place, the teachers were determined to make
- [Over The School Holidays](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/over-the-school-holidays/) - By Stanley Quek, Supervisor of Epworth Student Care (ACSP) The June school holiday at Epworth Student Care (ACSP) was a fun and fulfilling one. Despite the challenges and restrictions, our teachers took the effort to organise a series of educational programmes while ensuring the observance of safe management measures. They also took the opportunity to
- [Meet Our Former Literacy Student, Carys](https://www.epworth.sg/our-stories/meet-our-former-literacy-student-carys/) - Our committed Teachers at Epworth Literacy help children with learning challenges cope and remain in mainstream schools. They work closely with parents to inform, equip and empower them to take ownership of their children’s educational development. Carys came to Epworth Literacy with literacy challenges when she was in Primary Three. Under the guidance of one
- [Caring For A Child Who Had Experienced Trauma](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/education/caring-for-a-child-who-had-experienced-trauma/) - By Quek Li Koon, Manger of Epworth Foster Care How would you react if you witnessed an angry outburst by a child? Having to look after a child who had experienced trauma can be challenging. This is especially so for parents and caregivers who have their own set of bad experiences and issues to manage.
- [Forming Meaningful Connections Online](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/education/forming-meaningful-connections-online/) - By Joyce Gan, Literacy Intervention Teacher at Epworth Literacy Open communication and active listening are vital for building rapport. Everyone wants to be heard; children are no exception. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit our shores, Epworth Literacy programmes moved en masse from bricks to clicks. Teaching and learning migrated from face-to-face interactions to a
- [A Fulfilling Internship](https://www.epworth.sg/our-stories/a-fulfilling-internship/) - By Amson Tan, Intern at Epworth Literacy (Jurong West) My internship at Epworth Literacy (Jurong West) was a fulfilling one. I was exposed to many working elements and insights on working with children who have learning difficulties. Through observing and interacting with them, I have learnt that despite their learning difficulties, they were truly like
- [We Chose Them To Be Our Family](https://www.epworth.sg/our-stories/we-chose-them-to-be-our-family/) - By Madam Rohaya and Mr Jasni, Foster Parents at Epworth Foster Care Madam Rohaya and Mr Jasni have been fostering since 2008. They have an adult son and a 12-year-old, whom they have adopted The couple shared that they became foster parents because they love children. At present, they are foster parents to four foster
- [What Should I Do If My Child Refuses to Listen?](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/what-should-i-do-if-my-child-refuses-to-listen/) - By Elijah Chin, Counsellor at Epworth Family Welfare Becoming a parent is one of the greatest joy in life. Parents work tirelessly to bring up their child, giving their all to build a loving parent-child relationship. But as soon as their child starts to disobey, the ideal loving relationship that they dreamt of starts to
- [Being Trauma Informed](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/being-trauma-informed/) - By Chow Kit Seen, Senior Social Worker at Epworth Family Welfare Trauma is an emotional response to painful and distressing situations that overwhelms a person’s usual coping abilities, causing feelings of helplessness and powerlessness. It can have lasting adverse effects that impedes one’s daily functioning, resulting in a deterioration of physical, mental, emotional, social, and
- [Setting Goals With Your Child](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/setting-goals-with-your-child/) - By Angie Lee, Community Relations Executive Guide Your Child In Picking A Goal Let your child choose a goal that he wants to achieve. You can guide your child by asking “What is something that you want to achieve?”. Discuss with your child the purpose of his goal. Refine That Goal Set SMART goals! Frame
- [Give & Feast Fundraiser](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/give-feast-fundraiser/) - By Angie Lee, Community Relations Executive The evolving pandemic situation calls for a different kind of fundraising. Instead of the usual annual fundraising dinner, we called upon our Executive Director, Mr Tan Khye Suan to cook up a storm for our donors in appreciation of their generous giving. Mr Tan led the fundraising team to
- [Engaging The Community](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/engaging-the-community/) - By Fyn Wong, Volunteer Coordinator of Epworth Community Relations Project Lightbulb Bowling Party At Project Lightbulb, not only do we help our students to achieve academic prowess, we also impart life skills through building relationships with them. We concluded Project Lightbulb with a bang last November. In groups of 5, our students and volunteers paired
- [Getting A Grip On Your Emotions](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/getting-a-grip-on-your-emotions/) - By Quek Li Koon, Manager of Epworth Foster Care According to cognitive theory, the way we think about a situation determines our emotional response. The way we interpret or give meaning to an event affects how calm or stress we feel about it. When we tell ourselves, “He is always lying and I cannot
- [Christmas Thanksgiving](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/christmas-thanksgiving/) - While Christmas in 2020 went a little differently, Epworth Literacy Jurong West was blessed to have one filled with the familiar Christmas cheer. Volunteers from NTU organised a mini Christmas Carnival to bring joy and laughter to the students from the centre. Epworth Student Care spent the December school holiday 2020 differently and uniquely compared
- [Raising Resilient Children](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/raising-resilient-children/) - By Cai Hui Tian, Assistant Manager of Epworth Family Welfare A friend asked me what I would do if my child was bullied by other children… my friend said that she might just sit and watch how her child would respond to the bullies. All of us, including children, will experience frustrations, failures and difficulties
- [Celebrating the Chinese New Year](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/lifestyle/celebrating-the-chinese-new-year/) - By Mr Tan Khye Suan, Executive Director Traditionally, when we celebrate Chinese New Year, our celebrative activities are focused on the family. During the festivities, we turn our attention away from economic activities; from commerce; and, from social interactions with friends. All these activities take a temporary halt. The family takes precedence! Family members gather
- [Meeting More Needs](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/lifestyle/meeting-more-needs/) - By Mr Tan Khye Suan, Executive Director At the beginning of the year, I wrote about the impending challenges that we were likely to face in 2020. The impact of Covid-19 was huge. It affected the whole world. As a Social Service Agency (SSA) in tiny Singapore, we saw how our clients, the children and youths,
- [Becoming A Foster Parent](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/becoming-a-foster-parent/) - By Madam Tia, Foster Mother at Epworth Foster Care Space can be created. Once your heart is open, space will be created naturally. It is important to let the foster child feel welcomed. This gesture provides him/her with a sense of security and assurance that their new home is a safe place. Open communication. To
- [A New Family](https://www.epworth.sg/our-stories/a-new-family/) - Interview by Edwina Poh of Epworth Foster Care Foster care is the most ideal placement for children when they are unable to live with their birth families due to unforeseen circumstances. There are about 1,150 vulnerable children and young persons who are in Out-of-Home Care. However, less than half of them are in foster care.
- [Being A Friend](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/lifestyle/being-a-friend/) - By Fyn Wong of Epworth Community Relations Project Lightbulb is a complimentary tuition befriending programme started in July 2019 to provide schoolwork supervision and befriending to primary school children who struggle with their schoolwork. The programme was initially opened to children from Epworth Literacy (Bukit Batok). However, we have extended the programme to children from
- [The Greatest Supporter Is You](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/the-greatest-supporter-is-you-2/) - By Tan Xin Ying of Epworth Family Welfare The Covid-19 pandemic hit us like a whirlwind, blowing away routines built over the years, uprooting the certainty of our future. With unprecedented measures placed upon us, families and individuals alike have to navigate through constant changes while facing ongoing concerns over their financial state and physical
- [The Blue Cloud](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/the-blue-cloud/) - Download
- [The Door of Kindness](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/the-door-of-kindness/) - Download
- [The Gift](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/the-gift/) - Download
- [Going For Football](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/going-for-football/) - Download
- [It's A Giraffe](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/its-a-giraffe/) - Download
- [Fun At Home](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/lifestyle/fun-at-home/) - By Kate Pun, Programmes Executive at Epworth Literacy With time, effort and a pinch of imagination, spending time at home can be fruitful and fun! Here are some engaging and budget-friendlybe fruitful and fun! Here are some engaging and budget-friendly activities that you can do with your children at home. Remember to involve your children
- [Let Me Introduce Myself](https://www.epworth.sg/our-stories/let-me-introduce-myself/) - Epworth HomeSweetHome (HSH) is a stay-in treatment facility for children who have experienced abuse, with complex trauma and aggressive behaviour. We spoke to one resident and one staff to get to know more about the Home. By a Resident at Epworth HSH Stepping into Epworth HomeSweetHome for the first time, I felt very nervous and
- [Interview: Giving The Best To Your Child](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/lifestyle/interview-giving-the-best-to-your-child/) - Raising a child is one of the toughest jobs in the world. Yet, it is the most fulfilling one. We spoke to Epworth’s Senior Social Worker, Ms Chow Kit Seen. With 25 years work experience of counselling individuals, couples and families, here are some questions we have asked her on behalf of parents. Interview by
- [Managing Children with Challenging Behaviours](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/managing-children-with-challenging-behaviours/) - by Esther Che, Assistant Psychologist at Epworth Literacy. Parenting is partly frustrating, worrying, enriching but, yet, rewarding. It can be exceptionally stressful dealing with a child’s challenging behaviour during this period when parents still have to work from home. Being stuck at home more than before, is likely to lead to more conflicts and stresses
- [The Greatest Supporter Is You](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/the-greatest-supporter-is-you/) - By Diana Koh, Assistant Manager of Epworth Community Relations Most parents would not hesitate to step in to help if they find out that their child has been bullied. The term “bullying” is used describe a range of situations in which a child experiences “intimidation, threat, ridicule, being ostracised or hurt, whether, physically, socially, emotional
- [The Reflection In My Mirror](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/the-reflection-in-my-mirror/) - Download
- [The Photocopy Machine](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/the-photocopy-machine/) - Download
- [The Girl In A Black Dress](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/the-girl-in-a-black-dress/) - Download
- [He Who Does Ballet](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/he-who-does-ballet/) - Download
- [My Favourite Fruit](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/my-favourite-fruit/) - Download
- [The Chair With Wheels](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/comics/the-chair-with-wheels/) - Download
- [Meet Shiree](https://www.epworth.sg/our-stories/meet-shiree/) - I signed up to volunteer with Epworth Community services as I have always felt strongly about adoption and fostering. Through this volunteering experience, I became more aware of the need for foster parents. While I was volunteering at the roadshow, it was heartening to see that there were actually quite a number of people who
- [Becoming Better](https://www.epworth.sg/our-stories/becoming-better/) - Interview with Rayan*, Foster Child under Epworth Foster Care 14 year-old Rayan began his volunteering journey in Ren Ci Home in 2018. He enjoys spending time with the elderly, especially when he has the opportunity to listen to their stories. He is constantly amazed by what they had to share, attentively gleaning nuggets of life
- [The BEST Tips To Help Your Child In School](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/education/the-best-tips-to-help-your-child-in-school/) - The start of each new year marks a milestone for every primary school student as they transit from one Level to another. A child’s success in school – academic or non-academic – begins at home. As your child’s first teacher, your support is especially important to his or her performance. Here are some of the
- [No Greater Love](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/events/no-greater-love/) - Epworth Foster Care celebrated its 4th anniversary with a dinner party for our foster families at Lagun Sari (Bukit Timah Plaza). The theme of the event that night was “Magical Garden”. We were amazed to see the enthusiasm of our foster families, who came decked up according to the theme creatively. There were some who
- [A Time of Love](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/lifestyle/a-time-of-love/) - Instead of gifting your spouse a bouquet of flowers over a candlelight dinner, and a night movie to follow after, here are some meaningful and fun date ideas for you couples out there to celebrate love! Go Night-Kiting Instead of squinting your eyes at your kite backed by the merciless sun rays, simply get clip-on
- [Where Do We Go From Here?](https://www.epworth.sg/resources/parenting/where-do-we-go-from-here/) - By Mr Tan Khye Suan, Executive Director Recently, in my interaction with some children and youths, and their parents, the issue of mental health of young persons came to my attention. Let me share a few stories: 1. A few months ago, a teenager who was preparing for his A Level examinations asked to see me.

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- [Integrated Services for Child Development](https://www.epworth.sg/programmes-services/integrated-services-for-child-development/) - Integrated Services for Child Development (ISCD) ISCD supports children with learning, literacy, behavioural and developmental challenges through small-group intervention programmes that are tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs. By providing personalised support in a nurturing environment, children are equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in school and life. Programmes and services
- [ESG Commitment](https://www.epworth.sg/about/esg-commitment/) - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles guide organisations towards long-term sustainability, accountability and responsible stewardship.Epworth Community Services recognises that ESG is not simply a compliance requirement. It is a strategic imperative that positions us to serve children, youths, and families in distress with resilience, relevance and integrity.By embedding ESG considerations into our organisational strategy, we
- [Join Our Team](https://www.epworth.sg/get-involved/join-our-team/) - BE A PART OF THE EPWORTH FAMILY Featured Awards & Accolades Tripartite Work-Life Harmony – 2025 Excellence in Workplace Culture and Engagement Award (Silver Award) – 2025 Charity Transparency Award – 2023, 2024 Joined the Learning Enterprise Alliance (LEA) network – 2024 NS Mark – 2024 Progressive Wage Mark – 2024 Tripartite Age-Friendly Workplace Practices
- [Epworth Foster Care](https://www.epworth.sg/programmes-services/epworth-foster-care/) - Epworth Foster Care Epworth Community Services was appointed by the Ministry of Social & Family Development (MSF) in September 2015 to set up the first Fostering Agency in Singapore, Epworth Foster Care. MSF hopes that by having Foster Agencies in the community, there will be better support for foster families and more foster parents can
- [Board of Directors](https://www.epworth.sg/about/the-board/) - Board of Directors Dr Tan Thong Kwan Benjamin Chairman Dr Benjamin Tan is a Dental Specialist in Periodontology in private practice and adjunct Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore. He has been involved in various leadership roles in the development and training of dentists in the fields of Periodontology and Dental Implantology in
- [Media](https://www.epworth.sg/latest-happening/media/) - 2026 Media Coverage Charities collaborate to offer subsidised programmes for children with special educational needs (The Straits Times, May 14, 2026) 社服机构获资助 可扩大服务协助更多有学习障碍儿童 (Lianhe Zaobao, May 14, 2026) Press Releases Epworth and MILK Fund Launch First Integrated Services Hub to Support Underprivileged Children with SEN in Mainstream Schools
- [Contact](https://www.epworth.sg/contact/) - Get in touch Name Email Contact Number Please Select the Service You Are Enquiring About Foster CareIntegrated Services for Child Development (Bukit Batok)Integrated Services for Child Development (Jurong West)Centre for Positive RecoveryFamily WelfareHomeSweetHome Your Message Location Corporate Address Block 106 Bukit Batok Central, #01-217 Singapore 650106 Tel: 6562 2211 Fax: 6715 3737 Office for Management,
- [Organisation Structure](https://www.epworth.sg/about/organisation-structure/) - Organisation Structure KEY MANAGEMENT STAFFMr Tan Khye SuanExecutive DirectorMr Tan Khye Suan has been Executive Director of the organisation since April 2002. Khye Suan was a Town Planner with the Housing Development Board for 15 years before embarking on a three-year stint in the real estate and construction industries. The National Council of Social Service
- [About Us](https://www.epworth.sg/about/about-us/) - About us Epworth Community Services is a Social Service Agency (SSA) that empowers at-risk and disadvantaged children and youths to thrive. We want to create a better world for them so that they can develop their potential. We will continue to be guided by our vision: “Strong Families, Resilient Living, Beautiful Minds”. Our work focuses
- [Programmes & Services](https://www.epworth.sg/programmes-services/) - Our Programmes & Services Epworth Community Services is a non-profit organisation that supports disadvantaged children and youths. Integrated Services for Child Development Epworth Family Welfare Epworth HomeSweetHome Epworth Foster Care Centre for Positive Recovery Partnerships, Communications and Fundraising
- [Epworth Family Welfare](https://www.epworth.sg/programmes-services/epworth-family-welfare/) - Epworth Family Welfare To promote mental well-being, the programmes and services of Epworth Family Welfare are aimed at addressing at-risk behaviours of children and youths. These programmes and services are designed to mend and build stronger relationships between family members, in particular, parents with their children and youths. The department works closely with the Ministry
- [Partnerships, Communications and Fundraising](https://www.epworth.sg/programmes-services/partnerships-communications-and-fundraising/) - Epworth Study Buddies Epworth Study Buddies is a complimentary tuition-befriending programme for primary school children who struggle with their schoolwork. More than just a tuition programme, the volunteer befrienders build relationships with the children through interactive activities; they also encourage and support the children in reaching their learning goals. For enquiries, please contact us at
- [Events](https://www.epworth.sg/latest-happening/events/) - By admin In Events Engaging The Community Despite The Ups & Downs Read Article By admin In Events Dealing With Trauma Read Article By admin In Events Give & Feast 2 Read Article EventsLifestyle Engaging The Community Despite The Ups & Downs By Fyn Wong, Community Relations Executive Adapting and Evolving When the Covid-19 pandemic
- [Newsletter](https://www.epworth.sg/latest-happening/newsletter/) - Latest Newsletter
- [Epworth HomeSweetHome](https://www.epworth.sg/programmes-services/epworth-homesweethome/) - Epworth HomeSweetHome Epworth HomeSweetHome was started in 2013 in partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) as the first Therapeutic Group Home in Singapore. The Home provides stay-in treatment for children between the ages of 7 to 12 years old who have experienced abuse. We use the Trauma System Therapy (TST) treatment
- [Make a Donation](https://www.epworth.sg/make-a-donation/) - Donate The important work of Epworth Community Services is funded primarily by generous well-wishers who strongly believe in our cause. As a voluntary welfare organisation dependent on goodwill donations, we encourage you to join us in making a difference in the lives of children under Epworth Community Services. We would like to invite you to
- [Epworth Resilience Champ](https://www.epworth.sg/get-involved/resilience-champ/) - PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT​ Join us in our mission to champion resiliencein the lives of those who need it. Make A Pledge Championing resilience, together At Epworth, we believe that every child and every family, no matter their background, deserves a chance to thrive. We know life can be tough, especially for at-risk children, youths, and their families.
- [Annual Report](https://www.epworth.sg/latest-happening/annual-report/) - Annual Report
- [Transparency Chart](https://www.epworth.sg/about/transparency-chart/) - Transparency Chart 2025
- [Epworth Donor Wall](https://www.epworth.sg/get-involved/donorwall/) - Epworth Donor Wall Thank you for investing into the lives of our children and youths! With grateful appreciation to our donors in FY 24/25 We can do so much more because of your giving. Here is a list of our generous donors (Donation per annum): DIAMOND ($50,000 & ABOVE) The Capital GroupWoh Hup (Private) Limited
- [Latest Happenings](https://www.epworth.sg/latest-happening/) - Epworth Gala 2025 Give and Feast 5 Highlights 2024 Happenings Epworth 26th Anniversary Gala Dinner adminApril 14, 2025 Follow us on Instagram A huge thank you to NUS ORMC for hosting an incred Error: No users set.Please visit the plugin's settings page to select a user account or add one to the shortcode - user="username".
- [Centre for Positive Recovery](https://www.epworth.sg/programmes-services/centre-for-positive-recovery/) - The CPR team consists of Assistant Psychologists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Counsellors. The CPR team working with MOE school counsellors to share about Trauma Informed Care Practices in Schools The CPR team conducting workshops on the topic of Trauma Centre for Positive Recovery The Centre for Positive Recovery (CPR) provides specialised therapeutic services to support
- [Gala](https://www.epworth.sg/gala/)
- [Legacy Giving](https://www.epworth.sg/get-involved/legacy-giving/) - Legacy Giving A gift to empower vulnerable children, youths and family for a better tomorrow Life is short and fleeting. But we can have a lasting legacy by giving meaningfully and purposefully to build a better tomorrow for vulnerable children, youth and their family. So let us plan our legacy by giving. Through CPF
- [FAQ](https://www.epworth.sg/get-involved/faq/) - GeneralIs fostering different from adoption? Yes. A foster child keeps his/her own identity and continues to be a legal child of his/her natural parents. Foster parents help to care for these children until they are ready to be returned to the care of their own families. Adoption, on the other hand, is a legal process
- [Get Involved](https://www.epworth.sg/get-involved/) - Volunteer At Epworth Community Services, we welcome individuals and/or corporate partners to join our volunteer programmes by contributing your time, talents and resources to impact the lives of our beneficiaries and their families. Find out more Career Opportunities Want a fulfilling career in social service? Find out more
- [Whistle Blowing Policy](https://www.epworth.sg/about/whistle-blowing-policy/) - Whistle Blowing Policy Epworth Community Services is committed to a high standard of compliance with accounting, financial reporting, corporate governance and any legislation relating to these areas. In line with this commitment, any person who comes across any actual or suspected impropriety, irregularity, or illegal activity within Epworth Community Services, may report such concerns to
- [Data Protection](https://www.epworth.sg/about/data-protection/) - Data Protection Policy This Data Protection policy (“policy”) sets out the procedure of how Epworth Community Services (“we, “us” or “our”) may collect, use, disclose or otherwise process your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”). This policy applies to personal data in our possession or under our control, including personal
- [Volunteer with Us](https://www.epworth.sg/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/) - Join Us We are always looking for passionate individuals or groups of friends who want to make a change in society and build a better world for our children. Join us and get involved with any of our current programmes or activities! For group sign-ups, corporate volunteering and other enquiries, please email to volunteer@epworth.sg Volunteers
- [Volunteer Activities](https://www.epworth.sg/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/volunteer-activities/) - All volunteer activites ScheduleAllWeekdaysWeekendsCommitment LevelAllAd hocLong Term Friend of Epworth Foster Care Epworth Community Services Block 153 Bukit Batok Street 11 #04-284 Singapore 650153For Family Supporter and Transport Minder – Minimum commitment period of 6 months For Child Minder – Ad Hoc basis Read More Events Various Location Yearly events like Children’s Day Celebration, Family
- [Resources](https://www.epworth.sg/latest-happening/resource/) - By admin In Lifestyle Walking Down Memory Lane: Epworth Foster Care Turns 10! Read Article By admin In Lifestyle Project Catapult: Supporting Growth Beyond Recovery Read Article By admin In Education When School Stops Feeling Safe: Understanding Peer Pressure and Bullying Read Article By admin In Education Moving Towards A Trauma-Informed Organisation Read Article EducationResources
- [Volunteer-Driven Projects](https://www.epworth.sg/get-involved/volunteer-driven-projects/) - Join Us! We are always looking for passionate individuals or groups of friends who want to make a change in society and build a better world for our children. Join us and get involved with any of our current programmes or activities! Alternatively, have an activity or idea you want to implement? We want to
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- [Our Stories](https://www.epworth.sg/latest-happening/our-stories/) - By admin In Lifestyle Walking Down Memory Lane: Epworth Foster Care Turns 10! Read Article By admin In Lifestyle Project Catapult: Supporting Growth Beyond Recovery Read Article By admin In Lifestyle Life At CPR Read Article LifestyleOur Stories Walking Down Memory Lane: Epworth Foster Care Turns 10! By Thong Ling Yun, Senior Recruitment Officer, Epworth
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.epworth.sg/privacy-policy/) - Epworth Community Services recognises the importance of data protection and we are committed to safeguarding your personal data by complying with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012. Hence, this policy is to inform you of how Epworth Community Services manages Personal Data. This Statement of Privacy applies to Epworth Community Services site and governs data
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## Volunteer Activities

- [Epworth Study Buddies](https://www.epworth.sg/volunteer_activities/epworth-study-buddies/) - Epworth Study Buddies Epworth Study Buddies is a complimentary tuition-befriending programme started in July 2019 to provide school-work supervision and befriending to primary school children who struggle with their schoolwork. More than just a tuition programme, the volunteer befrienders build relationships with the children through interactive activities; they also encourage and support the children in
- [Friend of Epworth Foster Care](https://www.epworth.sg/volunteer_activities/friend-of-epworth-foster-care/) - Friend of Epworth Foster Care Epworth Foster Care was officially appointed as a Foster Agency by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) in September 2015, with the aim to raise awareness of fostering in Singapore as well as to provide better support for foster families in the community. Join us as a Friend
- [Events](https://www.epworth.sg/volunteer_activities/events/) - Events Support us at our fundraising events, publicity events, children’s programmes and activities by contributing in a variety of ways! For example, support our Epworth Foster Care at our publicity events and activities by distributing flyers and engaging the public to create more awareness about the Fostering Scheme. We also have several other events each
- [Support Services @ Epworth HomeSweetHome](https://www.epworth.sg/volunteer_activities/support-services-epworth-homesweethome/) - Support Services @ Epworth HomeSweetHome We are always looking out for volunteers with specific skills such as in sports or art & craft to conduct regular programmes for the children at our therapeutic group home. Individuals who are in the hair services profession are also welcome to volunteer their service to provide regular haircuts for
- [Epworth-Oasis Tuition Befriending Programme @ Oasis Learning Centre](https://www.epworth.sg/volunteer_activities/tuition-befriending-oasis/) - Tuition Befriending @ Oasis Oasis BRMC Mission coordinates lessons for needy children and youths in our community. As a volunteer for this programme, your main role is to befriend and tutor the children and youths. Guidance will be provided by the Centre staff. Oasis BRMC Mission Oasis Community Office Blk 151 Bukit Batok Street 11

## Categories

- [Our Stories](https://www.epworth.sg/category/our-stories/)
- [Education](https://www.epworth.sg/category/resources/education/)
- [Events](https://www.epworth.sg/category/resources/events/)
- [Lifestyle](https://www.epworth.sg/category/resources/lifestyle/)
- [Parenting](https://www.epworth.sg/category/resources/parenting/)
- [Comics](https://www.epworth.sg/category/resources/comics/)
- [Resources](https://www.epworth.sg/category/resources/)
- [2024 Happenings](https://www.epworth.sg/category/2024-happenings/)
- [2025 Happenings](https://www.epworth.sg/category/2025-happenings/)

## Schedules

- [Weekdays](https://www.epworth.sg/schedule/weekdays/)
- [Weekends](https://www.epworth.sg/schedule/weekends/)

## Commitment Levels

- [Long Term](https://www.epworth.sg/commitment_level/long-term/)
- [Ad hoc](https://www.epworth.sg/commitment_level/ad-hoc/)