About us answers your most relevant questions on the Family and Community Development Town website:

• What is Family & Community Development Town?

• What are the objectives of Family & Community Development Town?

• What can I find in Family Town & Community Development Town?

What is Family & Community Development Town?

Family & Community Development Town provides information and services for everyone in the family on a wide range of important family topics. We are a government eService portal created to help you!

What are the objectives of Family & Community Development Town?

Family & Community Development Town aims to provide comprehensive information and services on family and community development issues. This information is designed to cover many of the major and diverse stages of life that you may experience. These include children and parenting topics, youth matters, courtship, marriage, elderly care, working through different family issues, financial security, volunteering and donation, and care for the disabled.

Being a portal, Family & Community Development Town connects you to related family and community development resources which are able to provide more detailed guidance. You'll often be linked to webpages of other agencies and organisations that deal more directly with the specific subject matter.

What can I find in Family and Community Development Town?

Family & Community Development Town is separated into these categories. You can go directly to each of the sections by clicking on the links:

Children & Parenthood aims to help parents and parents-to-be, by providing information on important subjects such as birth registration, adoption, pregnancy and child care.

• Just had a baby and need to register the birth? Find out more at Register Birth
• Exploring adoption as an option to parenthood? Find out more at Adopt a Child
• Plan for Babies
• Looking for suitable child care arrangements? Find out more at Care for Your Children

Teenage & Youth help youths, aged 10 to 24, by giving information on development issues, education and activities. Parents of teens are connected with good advice on how best to deal with your teen.

• If you're a teen and want to find out information about the changes you're going through, learn about activities available, or get a glimpse into what's coming ahead at school and beyond, Experience Youth is your section!
• If you're a parent to a teenager, pick up tips and ideas at Parenting Teenagers

Courtship & Marriage reveals programmes to help singles find potential partners, shares information to help prepare for the wedding day, and informs married couples of activities and ways to boost a successful married relationship.

• Looking for that special someone? Find out more at Find Your Soulmate
• Getting ready for your "Big Day"? Find out what you need to know at Exchange your Vows
• Learn more about changing from two individuals to a unified family at Sustain Healthy Marriage 

Senior Citizens provides information for the elderly and their caregivers on the practicalities of elderly care, as well as useful tips for the elderly to stay active and healthy.

• Need more information and resources on how to care for the elderly? Learn how to at Care for the Elderly.
• Want to grow old gracefully? Discover how to at Stay Active for the Elderly

Persons with Disabilities is a resource for the disabled, their families and caregivers, giving information on programs and services that cater to the needs of this special group of Singaporeans.

• Does your child have special needs and requirements?  Find out more from Children Services
• Need to know about integration programs for the disabled within the workforce and community? Find out for yourself or someone you care about from Adult Disability Services
• Want to learn how people with disabilities can lead a higher quality of life? Find out funds, services and groups available from Generic Services

Community Development is the place to visit for information on how to share your skills, time and money within your community, by volunteering or donating to charities.

• Interested in giving of yourself through volunteering or donating to charities? Find out how to participate at Volunteer your Time and Resources
• Interested in going further and building harmony through community activities? Find out what you need to do at Promote Community Harmony
• Promote Family Life Education

Family Support & Resources provides information, support and resources on many subjects that may place families under stress during difficult times. This section is here to help.

• What needs to be done in the event of a death in the family? Find out more at When A Loved One Passes Away 
• Do you know someone who may be involved in a domestic violence situation, and how to help? Learn more at Stop Family Violence
• Interested in building your financial well-being, and a comfortable retirement? Discover more at Enjoy Financial Security
• Feeling stress at work ? or at home?  Find out tips on how to Balance Work & Family Life.
• Need assistance in getting through a rough patch in life? Find out ways that can help you and your family at Help for the Needy.
• Thinking of getting your legal matters in order or in making a will? Learn more at Obtain Legal Aid Information.

Common Services and General Information gives easy-to-find listings of important information on the site.

• Interested in locating an event or activity of interest near you? Discover them at Calendar of Events.
• Need help? Find the important numbers you need at Helplines.
• Email us for some friendly online advice by selecting the relevant topic at the dropdown menu. If you cannot find the topic you need, please select'General Enquiries'.
• Would you like to get in touch with us? Just turn toContact Us.
• If you need to locate a family or social service centre near your home for more direct assistance, find the list at Search for Service Centres