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Elder abuse may result in serious and far-reaching consequences including injuries, disabilities and worsening of pre-existing health conditions.
Singapore

Number of elder abuse cases likely to increase further

Couples planning to adopt a child can also expect extensive changes to adoption laws and practices here.
Singapore

More added to adoption law to dispense with parental consent

The couple are among the few who adopt children placed under the state's care.
Singapore

Couple delighted to adopt two biological sisters

    The number of family violence cases investigated by the Ministry of Social and Family Development rose by 13 per cent.
    Singapore

    More help for victims of sexual crimes, family violence

    The Ministry of Social and Family Development's Child Protective Service investigated 2,141 cases of abuse in 2021.
    Singapore

    Child abuse cases continue to rise

    An average of seven adoptions, out of about 400, a year in the past three years were contested.
    Singapore

    Uncommon for birth parents to object and contest adoption

    The proposed changes aim to break cycles of abuse and to find a good home for children identified for adoption.
    Singapore

    7 key changes proposed to adoption laws in Singapore

    Mr Joseph Gan (right), his wife Tay Li Ping and their sons (from left) Daniel, Joshua and Gabriel.
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    Couple with three sons adopt another boy

    Helping single parents a focus area of the Alliance for Action to Strengthen Marriages and Family Relationships.
    Singapore

    Support for family extends to unwed parents and children