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Worrying Trend: Decline in ComCare Financial Assistance for Lower-Income Families Revealed in Latest Report

2024-11-19

Author: John Tan

SINGAPORE: A recent report by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) uncovered a troubling decline in the number of lower-income households receiving financial assistance through the ComCare scheme in 2023, marking a continuation of a downward trajectory observed over recent years.

ComCare serves as a safety net for lower-income families, providing essential support to cover basic living expenses. The assistance is divided into three main categories:

1. Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA)