CARE CORNER FAMILY SER VICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) Care
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CARE CORNER FAMILY SER VICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) Care
Annual Report 2009/2010 Care Corner Educational Therapy Service c/o Blk 149 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #01-963 Singapore 310149 Tel: 6259 8683 ets@carecorner.org.sg Care Corner Student Care Centre (Woodlands) Blk 321 Woodlands Street 32 #01-227 Singapore 730321 Tel: 6269 5784/ 6369 3228 wl.scc@carecorner.org.sg Care Corner Student Care Centre (Marsiling Pri Sch) Marsiling Primary School 31 Woodlands Centre Road Singapore 738927 Tel: 6366 1129 wl.scc@carecorner.org.sg CARE CORNER FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) Care Corner 1981 – 2010 Over 28 years of continued dedicated service to the community VISION To impact the lives of people in Singapore by providing CARE and sharing LOVE MISSION To provide a range of quality services for the well-being and growth of the community based on the principle of ‘CARE’ C – We base all activities on Christian values A – All of us are Ambassadors of Care and Love R – We are providers of reliable and quality services E – We are enthused to serve and go the Extra Mile for the people we serve MISSION GUIDE Reference Matthew 25:35-36 “ For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Care Corner Annual Report 2009 / 2010 PATRON’S MESSAGE Gan Kim Yong Minister Ministry of Manpower “ Care Corner has distinguished itself in its continued mission to serve the needy, based on sound values of self-reliance, determination and resilience. “ I am pleased to note that Care Corner has maintained its commitment towards providing relevant, quality programmes and services to the community, while at the same time, continued to explore new ways of expanding its services and reach so as to benefit an even wider number of beneficiaries. With over 28 years in social service, Care Corner has distinguished itself in its continued mission to serve the needy, based on sound values of self-reliance, determination and resilience. I commend the Management and team at Care Corner for their continued dedication and commitment in serving the Singapore community. Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Amos Tan Choong Khing President “ A self-focused life is a very narrow one, but a heart of servanthood will open the blessings of heaven to be poured forth unto all men. “ Time and tide waits for no man, as we watch another year pass us by so quickly. Indeed, a year spent without focus and purpose often leads to stagnancy and self indulgence; while in contrast, a year spent with the right choices and right decisions will impact a person’s life significantly, often turning the tide towards something better and purposeful for self, family and society. As Albert Einstein once said: “Only a life lived for others is a life worth while”! This is extremely relevant as we serve the poor and needy in our midst daily. A self-focused life is a very narrow one, but a heart of servanthood will open the blessings of heaven to be poured forth unto all men and make the key difference to others and self! The Centre staff have indeed been dedicated, humble and worthwhile vessels for whom the Lord had used to touch many lives. Their tireless and relentless efforts in serving the welfare of our clients have made an impact on all who had come into contact with the Centre. A BIG THANK YOU to all of you!! Special thanks also to the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, the National Council of Social Service, donors, volunteers and sponsors for their wonderful support and recognition of our good works. As we continue our quest to ‘live for others’, may God bless you and your families richly as we enter into yet another new financial year! Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God - Psalm 143:10a Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) CENTRE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Daniel Chien Tiaw Huat Centre Director “ Though space constraint remains a challenge, I am glad for the added resources, which supported our increase in manpower, to serve clients even better! “ We once assisted a client who was suicidal, as he had a mountain of debts. Feeling totally lost and helpless, he received guidance, practical help and encouragement from our FSC. Thanks to God, he is still alive 4 years on, though now a bankrupt, living a simple honest frugal life with renewed strength and purpose. As we continued to make that difference at crucial moments in the life transitions of many clients and their families, I am thankful for the commitment and dedication of the staff, serving their very best unto men and unto the Lord! The improved Singapore economy saw Financial cases in FY09/10 decrease by 4%. Pro-active collaboration between police and our FSC enabled more marital dispute referrals to be made (an 18% increase) while preventing them from turning into family violence cases, as reflected in the 42% drop in such cases. Shelter cases however continued to increase. Client outreach also increased on our programme front. Also by God’s grace, our student care services opened a new branch at Marsiling Primary School, a first ever school-based centre for Care Corner. FY09/10 also saw more recognition for the contribution of social workers to the community. Though space constraint remains a challenge, I am glad for the added resources, which supported our increase in manpower, to serve clients even better! My heartfelt thanks to MCYS, NCSS and the Tote Board for their tremendous support! I look forward to greater heights of service to the community and to face the challenges ahead with excitement, knowing that He who has begun a new work in us will certainly bring it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ! (Phil 1:6). May the Lord’s presence continue to guide us all! Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) BOARD MEMBERS CARE CORNER FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) VICE-PRESIDENT Ng Choon Chuan, Michael SECRETARY Li Hsiao Yuan TREASURER Ang Yew Tiong, Daniel PRESIDENT Tan Choong Khing, Amos ASSISTANT TREASURER Tan Siang Hwa, Wilson MEMBERS Chan Wah Tiong Koh Poo Huat, Isaac Ng Keng Kwee, Steven Puah Chee Seng Wee Yoke Thong, Laurence Wong Toon Suan, Philip CARE CORNER SUB-COMMITTEES Audit Committee Chairperson Members Management Rep. Secretariat Chan Wah Tiong Ang Boon Kiat Ng Choon Chuan, Michael Wong Toon Suan, Phillip Lye Fei Judy Seow Lee Siew Luan, Grace Finance Committee Chairperson Ang Yew Tiong, Daniel Members Ang Boon Kiat Tan Siang Hwa, Wilson Ong Keng Tian Pang Hoe Sang Koh Poo Huat, Isaac Management Rep. Lye Fei Secretariat Judy Seow Communications Committee Chairperson Dolly Goh Members Kwok Kin Teng, Raymond Wong Toon Suan, Phillip Cheung Teck Cheong, Richard Management Rep. Lye Fei Khiang Whee Fern Secretariat Audrey Choo Human Resource Committee Chairperson Li Hsiao Yuan Members Lim Khay Tham Pang Kok Meng Tan Kia Jin Management Rep. Lye Fei Secretariat Sarah Ng Programme & Services Committee Chairperson Wee Yoke Thong, Laurence Members Tan Choong Khing, Amos Tan Kia Hock, Roger Teoh Soon Beng, Benjamin Management Rep. Lye Fei Secretariat Audrey Choo Care Corner Annual Report 2009 / 2010 SUMMARY OF BENEFICIARIES COMMUNITY OUTREACH BY CARE CORNER: BENEFICIARIES VOLUNTEERS Care Corner Singapore Ltd 1,298 12 Care Corner Counselling Centre 19,788 134 215 25 34,105 357 Care Link Care Corner Family Service Centres (AM, QT, TP & WL)* Care Corner - Teck Ghee Youth Centre TOTAL OUTREACH CARE CORNER FAMILY SERVICE CENTRES* Direct Clients FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Casework & Counselling 1,269 707 677 1,141 3,794 Information & Referral 1,285 1,265 1,066 1,044 4,660 Children Programme 79 69 50 112 310 Youth Programme 62 48 25 70 205 0 110 435 0 545 253 4,711 6,225 503 11,692 Prison Family Programme 0 0 0 577 577 Training to External Organisations 0 0 0 20 20 Education Therapy Service 0 0 0 356 356 New Rainbow Support Group 0 34 0 0 34 683 145 0 0 828 0 0 88 26 114 3,631 7,089 8,566 3,849 23,135 Casework & Counselling 609 707 677 1,141 3,134 Children Programme 79 62 50 112 303 Youth Programme 62 10 25 70 167 Community Project 4,479 0 0 1,358 5,837 Elderly Programme 0 110 435 0 545 Education Therapy Service 0 0 0 356 356 5,229 889 1,187 3,037 10,342 Community Outreach Programme School-based Programme Free Legal Consultation Sub Total Sub Total Public Education 30 558 FSCAM Elderly Programme Indirect Clients 648 56,054 Family Life Education 0 18 530 80 628 Sub Total 0 18 530 80 628 8,860 7,996 10,283 6,966 34,105 FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL 112 126 58 61 357 Total NUMBER OF ACTIVE FSC VOLUNTEERS Active Volunteers Involved ABBREVIATIONS* FSCAM : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Admiralty) FSCQT : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Queenstown) FSCTP FSCWL : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Toa Payoh) : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) Care Corner Annual Report 2009 / 2010 TOP PRESENTING ISSUES at CARE CORNER FSCs Casework & Counselling Care Corner FSC (Admiralty) Care Corner FSC (Queenstown) Care Corner FSC (Toa Payoh) Care Corner FSC (Woodlands) TOTAL Care Corner FSCs 1st Financial Issues (33%) Financial Issues (48%) Financial Issues (66%) Financial Issues (46%) Financial Issues (45%) 2nd Out of School Youth (11%) Marital Issues (12%) Parenting/ Child Management (6%) Healthy Start Programme (14%) Marital Issues (9%) 3rd Marital Issues (10%) Family Conflict (7%) Family Violence (Mandatory) (6%) Marital Issues (8%) Parenting/ Child Management (7%) 4th Parenting/ Child Management (10%) (Non-Mandatory) (6%) Marital Issues (5%) Housing/ Shelter (8%) Housing/ Shelter (5%) 5th Mental Health (6%) Housing / Shelter (6%) Housing/ Shelter (4%) Parenting/ Child Management (6%) (Mandatory) (5%) Care Corner FSC (Admiralty) Care Corner FSC (Queenstown) Care Corner FSC (Toa Payoh) Care Corner FSC (Woodlands) TOTAL Care Corner FSCs 1st Financial Issues (41%) Financial Issues (26%) Financial Issues (36%) Financial Issues (35%) Financial Issues (35%) 2nd Marital Issues (10%) Marital Issues (12%) Centre's Service/ Activities (10%) Healthy Start Programme (14%) Marital Issues (10%) 3rd Parenting/ Child Management (7%) Volunteering (9%) Marital Issues (10%) Marital Issues (9%) Parenting/ Child Management (7%) 4th Housing/ Shelter (7%) Others (8%) Parenting/ Child Management (8%) Housing/ Shelter (9%) Housing/ Shelter (6%) 5th Mental Health (7%) Family Violence (Non-Mandatory) (7%) Interpersonal Issues (6%) Parenting/ Child Management (6%) (Non-Mandatory) (5%) Family Violence Family Violence Information & Referral Family Violence CASEWORK & COUNSELLING REPORT TOTAL NO. OF CASES HANDLED IN FY09/10 NO. OF CASES FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Cases b/f from FY 2008/2009 660 417 398 663 2,138 New Cases Opened 609 290 279 478 1,656 Total No. of Cases Handled in FY 09/10 1269 707 677 1141 3,794 Closed Cases 527 219 217 542 1,505 Cases c/f to FY2010/2011 742 488 460 599 2,289 ABBREVIATIONS FSCAM FSCQT : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Admiralty) : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Queenstown) FSCTP FSCWL : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Toa Payoh) : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) Care Corner Annual Report 2009 / 2010 CASEWORK & COUNSELLING REPORT CASEWORK & COUNSELLING REPORT (Continued) NO. OF CASES 611 Other FSCs/VWOs 77 47 48 79 251 CDC 14 42 55 63 174 Police 86 11 5 13 115 Grassroots Organisation 30 4 19 62 115 MCYS 44 24 24 16 108 Health Facilities 10 10 13 22 55 Education Institution 19 11 10 8 48 Media 16 13 3 16 48 Courts 10 3 6 28 47 Other Government Organisation 13 5 16 10 44 Others 4 4 0 12 20 Religious, Clans & Help Groups 5 3 1 7 16 NCSS 1 2 1 0 4 TOTAL 609 290 279 478 1,656 100% Top 6 Sources of Referrrals 37% 15% 11% 7% 7% 7% MCYS TOTAL 142 Grassroots Organisations FSCWL 78 Police FSCTP 111 CDC FSCQT 280 Other FSCs/ VWOs FSCAM Personal Contacts Personal Contacts SOURCE OF REFERRALS FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Financial Issues 205 140 184 221 750 Marital Issues 63 35 15 40 153 Parenting/Child Management 58 8 17 29 112 Housing/Shelter 27 11 12 36 86 Family Violence (Mandatory) 31 11 16 18 76 Healthy Start Programme 0 0 0 67 67 Family Conflict 22 21 6 17 66 Out of School Youth 65 0 0 0 65 Family Violence (Non-Mandatory) 28 16 9 10 63 Mental Health 35 8 2 11 56 Youth Issues 13 11 6 13 43 Interpersonal Issues 9 11 8 6 34 Enhanced StepUp A 31 0 0 0 31 Others 15 5 0 2 22 Elderly Issues 4 3 1 3 11 Employment/Career 0 4 2 1 7 Health Issues 0 3 1 2 6 School Issues 0 3 0 2 5 45% 9% 7% 5% 5% 4% Juvenile Delinquency (BPC/GP/SP) 2 0 0 0 2 Enhanced StepUp B 1 0 0 0 1 Financial Issues Marital Issues Housing/ Shelter 609 290 279 478 1,656 Parenting/Child Management Family Violence (Mandator) Healthy start Programme NO. OF CASES PRESENTING ISSUES Total 100% Top 6 Presenting Issues ABBREVIATIONS FSCAM FSCQT : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Admiralty) : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Queenstown) FSCTP FSCWL : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Toa Payoh) : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) Care Corner Annual Report 2009 / 2010 CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS Occupational NO. OF CASES OCCUPATION FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Unemployed 156 160 164 139 619 General/Contractor 85 27 56 101 269 Homemaker 91 33 3 93 220 Sales/Services 87 17 18 35 157 Professional/Executive 49 18 13 21 101 Student 80 12 0 8 100 Administrative/Clerical 27 13 9 17 66 Production 18 2 8 14 42 Others 3 0 0 35 38 Retiree 7 5 4 6 22 6 3 4 9 22 609 290 279 478 1,656 Self-Employed Total 18% Others 6% Professional/ Executive 37% Unemployed 9% Sales/ Service 13% Homemaker 16% General/ Contractor Gender 30% Male 70% Female NO. OF CASES GENDER FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Female 426 193 203 333 1,155 Male 183 97 76 145 501 Total 609 290 279 478 1,656 Age Group 6% Below 16 years NO. OF CASES AGE GROUP FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Below 16 92 4 0 3 99 17 - 25 years 59 18 18 48 143 26 - 50 years 398 201 183 326 1,108 Above 50 years 60 67 78 101 306 Total 609 290 279 478 1,656 9% 17 - 25 years 18% Above 50 years 67% 26 - 50 years NO. OF CASES RELIGION FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Islam 264 100 104 212 680 Buddhism 130 45 50 67 292 No Religion 85 67 58 62 272 Christianity 49 41 23 28 141 Hinduism 40 13 27 37 117 Taoism 17 10 5 39 71 Catholicism 19 9 9 9 46 Others Total 5 5 3 24 37 609 290 279 478 1,656 Religion 9% Others 7% Hinduism 9% Christianity 41% Islam 16% No Religion 18% Buddhism ABBREVIATIONS FSCAM FSCQT : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Admiralty) : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Queenstown) FSCTP FSCWL : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Toa Payoh) : Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) Care Corner Annual Report 2009 / 2010 ETHNICITY FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Chinese 278 153 136 207 774 Malay 248 88 101 183 620 Indians 65 38 38 61 202 Others 18 11 4 27 60 Total 609 290 279 478 1,656 FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Married 358 168 166 313 1,005 Single 154 42 28 55 279 Divorced 59 53 59 71 242 Widowed 17 15 19 24 75 Separated 21 12 7 14 54 Cohabiting 0 0 0 1 1 609 290 279 478 1,656 4% Others 12% Indians 47% Chinese 37% Malay NO. OF CASES MARITAL STATUS Total Marital Status 3% Separated 5% Widowed 15% Divorced 61% Married 17% Single NO. OF CASES HOUSING TYPE FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL HDB 1 room (rental) 6 14 16 30 66 HDB 2 rooms (rental) 16 79 121 9 225 HDB 3 rooms 26 94 87 119 326 HDB 4 rooms 317 31 29 137 514 HDB 5 rooms 164 15 7 42 228 HDB Executive Apartment 24 2 0 19 45 Condominium 9 13 1 2 25 Landed Property 2 2 5 4 13 Transitional Shelter 7 22 0 74 103 Homeless 8 0 0 0 8 Others 30 18 13 42 103 Total 609 290 279 478 1,656 6% Transitional Shelter 16% Others 31% HDB 4-rooms 14% HDB 2-rooms (rental) 14% HDB 5-rooms 20% HDB 3-rooms 100% FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL 105 109 167 141 522 $501 - $1,000 88 84 51 67 290 $1,001 - $1,500 116 25 32 89 262 $1,501 - $1,800 48 21 6 35 110 $1,801 - $2,000 38 16 3 32 89 $2,001 - $2,500 53 10 4 45 112 $2,501 - $3,000 29 18 6 17 70 $3,001 - $4,000 42 0 8 24 74 32% 18% 16% 8% 7% $4,001 and above 90 7 2 28 127 Total 609 290 279 478 1,656 $501 $1,000 $1,001 $1,500 $4,001 & above $2,001 $2,500 Top 5 Monthly Household Income categories FSCAM $500 & below NO. OF CASES MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME Housing Type $500 and below CASEWORK & COUNSELLING REPORT Ethnicity NO. OF CASES Care Corner Annual Report 2009 / 2010 INFORMATION & REFERRAL NO. OF CASES SOURCE OF REFERRALS 100% Top 6 Sources of Referrrals 6% Police 7% CDC 7% Grassroots Organisation 9% Media 13% Other FSCs/ VWOs Personal Contacts 40% FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Personal Contacts 666 508 442 238 1,854 Other FSCs/VWOs 142 153 131 179 605 Media 51 175 80 127 433 Grassroots Organisation 69 21 94 149 333 CDC 59 74 83 104 320 Police 92 77 39 50 258 Others 22 68 68 15 173 MCYS 35 57 30 30 152 Education Institution 45 37 24 29 135 Health Facilities 28 40 30 35 133 Courts 32 6 31 40 109 Other Government Organisation 32 22 8 28 90 Religious, Clans & Help Groups 10 20 3 17 50 NCSS 2 7 3 3 15 TOTAL 1,285 1,265 1,066 1,044 4,660 100% NO. OF CASES Top 6 Presenting Issues TOTAL Financial Issues 532 335 383 367 1,617 Marital Issues 124 148 102 91 465 Parenting/Child Management 94 66 85 66 311 Housing/Shelter 92 34 58 90 274 Family Violence (Non-Mandatory) 70 85 39 48 242 Family Conflict 65 52 45 51 213 Centre's Service/ Activities 40 46 106 9 201 Mental Health 91 23 17 36 167 Volunteering 18 119 5 13 155 Healthy Start Programme 0 0 0 143 143 Community Resources/ Social Services 35 32 50 16 133 Others 13 101 0 17 131 Youth Issues 40 35 28 26 129 OUTCOME FSCAM FSCQT FSCTP FSCWL TOTAL Interpersonal Issues 9 36 65 14 124 Elderly Issues 15 49 36 10 110 816 372 429 748 2,365 Marriage Perparation Programme 3 50 0 15 68 Linked to Appropriate Services in Timely Manner Family Violence (Mandatory) 34 13 2 18 67 Information Given Only 467 715 534 217 1,933 Employment/Career 2 21 30 7 60 Referred Out 2 178 103 79 362 Health Issues 8 6 15 3 32 TOTAL 1,285 1,265 1,066 1,044 4,660 School Issues 0 12 0 4 16 Learning Disability (ETS) 0 2 0 0 2 1,285 1,265 1,066 1,044 4,660 TOTAL 10% Marital Issues 35% 7% 6% 5% 5% Family Conflict FSCWL Family Violence (Non-Mandatory) FSCTP Housing/ Shelter FSCQT Parenting/ Child Management FSCAM Financial Issues PRESENTING ISSUES NO. OF CASES 8% Referred out 41% Information given only 51% Linked to Appropriate services in timely manner Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) PROGRAMMES & SERVICES Casework & Counselling A total of 1,141 clients were served in FY09/10 which was a 21% increase from the year before. For new cases seen, Financial cases (46%) was the main presenting issue, which was a 9% decrease from FY08/09. Healthy Start Programme cases (14%) formed the second main presenting issue, with Personal Contacts (30%) being the main source of referrals. and Christmas Dinner events for needy clients, helped us reach over 1,350 residents in FY09/10. A special event ‘Love Blessings’ graced by Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Manpower & Ministry of Health, Mr. Hawazi Daipi MP for Marsiling held in March 2010, saw 20 families receiving cheques of $1,000 each, sponsored by an anonymous donor. Enhanced Information & Referral (I&R) There were 1,044 I&R cases, which was a decrease of 10% from the previous year. The main two presenting issues in FY09/10 were Financial (35%), and Child (14%) issues. The FSC also distributed 5,000 pocketsized 2010 card-calendars containing the FSC’s services and contact information to residents. Healthy Start Programme (HSP) Networking and Outreach We continued our collaborative partnerships with the Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports, National Council of Social Service, the grassroots community, Resident’s Committees, Community Development Councils, institutions, corporations and other help agencies, by participating in various agency networking sessions and community events. The Marsiling Racial Harmony & Community Day further publicised our services to residents who needed financial, emotional, social and psychological support. Food sponsorship by well-wishes facilitated successful Mid-Autumn, In all, there was a 92% increase in cases as compared to last year, in which 154 families and 226 children received HSP support. Since 2002, this programme has helped low-income families with ‘high-risk’ children (from infancy to 6 years), who have little or no family support, address their multifaceted social and emotional issues. With the aid of parenting workshops, casework and counselling administered through regular sessions and home visits, we promoted positive parenting, enhanced parent-child interaction, and provided links to appropriate community resources so that their children could have optimal development opportunities and reach their full learning potential in life. Two new rental blocks in Sembawang town, and better networking with childcare centres in the Sembawang GRC resulted in the increase of HSP cases in FY09/10. We are grateful to SCA Hygiene Singapore Pte Ltd for their donation of Drypers for the 5th consecutive year. The annual HSP Family Day held at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden saw 55 participants and 6 volunteers have fun as families bonded amidst exciting activities. Various Assistance Given in FY09/10 • • • • • 492 students received School Pocket Money Fund; 120 have received aid from the poor and needy fund; 80 have participated in our Family Life Education; 26 received Free Legal Consultation; and 24 participated in the Marriage Preparation Programme for couples. Prisons Family Programme Funded by the Singapore Prisons, the programme focused on providing participants knowledge of family bonding, critical skill sets and to embrace the therapeutic process of their journey through incarceration, reconciliation (with family and self) with the objective of their successful re-integration back into society upon their release. Through workshops and activities, inmates and their family members addressed issues that caused hurt and conflicts, re-assessed their expectations and Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) perceptions, and learnt to bond again with each other as they prepared for the inmates’ re-entry into society A total of 577 participants benefited from this programme. have In FY09/10, our youth and their volunteer mentors took part in a Pulau Ubin Cycling Trip, an outdoor camp held in collaboration with Care Corner – Teck Ghee Youth Centre, Bowling at Safra Yishun, and a Sentosa trip with the YMCA, as sponsored by Fuji Xerox. Learning Bees (Children’s CSP*) In this 5th and final year of operations, 35 primary level children were assisted and enriched in their academic foundation through tutoring, enrichment workshops, and educational outings, together with the involvement of family members. Thanks to WOW Art, The Mapping Pte Ltd, and NUS Rotaract Club, children enjoyed enrichment programmes and educational outings to places such as the National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Turf Club and the Singapore Zoological Gardens. A “Who Wants to be an Honest-aire” workshop by NUS Rotaract Club highlighted the importance of personal character development. Several upper primary students also attended a 3-day 2-night camp at the National Institute of Education, together with children from Care Corner – Teck Ghee Youth Centre. Come FY10/11, all Learning Bees participants will be referred to Touch Young Arrows. *Community Service Programme Youth Inn (CSP) Initiated in 2008, this programme supported 48 secondary 1 and 2 students from low-income or dysfunctional families through their stress and problems as they transited from pre-teens to adolescence. Through group and individual mentoring sessions, monthly recreational or psycho-educational outings, holiday camps and leadership workshops, as well as a youth drop-in, we aimed to develop youth self esteem, social skills, and life skills. Youth also attended a staff-conducted character building programme, with the venue sponsored by the Republic Polytechnic. Care Corner SCC (Woodlands) Another exciting and fruitful year of operations saw the centre serve a total of 112 students with an average enrollment of 95, 43% of whom were from the poor and needy strata receiving the MCYS subsidy. Centre Ambassador and local comedian, Mr Mark Lee, and his wife surprised the students with a special Christmas Party, with each child receiving a mini Christmas log cake, an intricate balloon sculpture and an individual photo-session with Mr Lee. A combined Family Day event, held on the eve of Father’s Day during the June holidays, saw the 3 Care Corner SCCs (Admiralty, Toa Payoh and Woodlands) coming together, which resulted in over 200 guests (both children and adults) touring Kranji Farm, and enjoying a sumptuous buffet lunch at Sakura Restaurant (Admiralty). Story of Client from the Healthy Start Programme (HSP) Pregnant at the age of 18, Ana decided to keep the baby and wanted to marry the baby’s father, despite having fears and uncertainties about the future. It was a decision fraught with difficulties as her boyfriend then, was also seeing another woman, who was also pregnant. Though her parents were not supportive of her decision, the couple finally got married after the arrival of their second child. Struggling on a tight budget of $350 and having to care for very young children, Ana’s family of 4 was introduced to the HSP, which provided them support in coping with the conflicts and issues that resulted from marrying at a young age. They learnt about better communication, how their actions and words affected each other, and how to set boundaries with the family as the prime concern. With 3 young children in tow, they learnt how to manage their finances on a NS-man’s pay. In an incident where one of their children was found to have head injuries and a broken rib, Ana’s social worker initiated further investigations and advocated to the Ministry on the couple’s behalf, not to put the child in foster care. The couple was extremely thankful and relieved that their child was permitted to stay on with them. Today, despite still being on a tight budget and having to face occasional conflicts and pressures, the couple’s relationship has improved tremendously. Acknowledging each other as ‘best friends’, Ana now “cannot imagine life without him”. During an interview, she playfully teased her husband and they often completed each other’s sentences. Her husband helps around the house and is working towards being a responsible father. Viewing her future very positively, Ana is grateful towards the HSP and considers her social worker as a good family-friend who had journeyed with them through their difficult times. Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) Care Corner SCC (Marsiling Pri Sch) In our continued quest to reach out to more needy children, coupled with providing holistic development care to students, the first Care Corner schoolbased SCC began operations on 1 February 2010 from 2 classrooms at Marsiling Primary. An Open House event on 27 February 2010 saw enrollment reach 13 in March 2010. We look forward to higher enrollment numbers, as more parents have expressed interest in enrolling their children in the months to come. Educational Therapy Service (“ETS”) - Specialised Programme Letter from the Parents of a Boy in Primary 6, who has ADHD “The past 4 months of weekly sessions my son had undergone with the ETS programme, appears to be working very well. We are seeing improvements in him, which we do not see in other programmes he had attended, such as Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Therapy. These special learning needs included conditions such as: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), Dyspraxia, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, as well as difficulties in attention, reading, writing, spelling and Mathematics. The KidsBright sub-programme offered jointly with CDAC to help children from low income families benefited 33 children and 33 parents. With God’s help and staff effort, for the first time in many years, ETS income had covered 95% of its operating costs. For the coming year, we hope to expand ETS services to include a home-based specialist tuition programme. Initially operated as a programme under Care Corner FSC (Queenstown) since 2002, ETS began operating under Care Corner FSC (Woodlands) with effect from 1 April 2009. Reaching out to 356 children (aged 5 to 13) mainly referred from schools and children’s clinics from local hospitals, ETS continued to provide specialised support to children with learning needs, to help them improve their basic academic skills and cognitive functioning, so that they could achieve their potential and succeed in daily learning and living. “ And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. “ ~ 1 Corinthians 13:13 My son’s school has reported marked improvements in both his schoolwork and behaviour in class. His handwriting has also improved and is less messy. Although he still day dreams, he is much less disruptive and experiences little or almost no more outbursts. We have also received very positive feedback from his school teachers. We are very happy with his progress and have been telling our friends, whose children have similar problems, about your service. We wish your centre every success and hope that many more children can benefit from your sessions. All the best and many thanks indeed!” - Mr and Mrs Sang Care Corner Annual Report 2009 / 2010 CARE CORNER FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) DISCLOSURE AND FINANCIAL REPORT CARE CORNER FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) was registered under the Societies Act in Singapore on 3 November 1997 and registered under the Charities Act on 31 October 1998. The Society is a full member of the National Council of Social Service, and has an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status. Unique Entity Number (UEN) : S97SS0154L Registered Address : Block 345 Woodlands Street 32, #01-198, Singapore 730345 Independent Auditor : Ng, Vun & Company, Certified Public Accountants Banker : Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd Principal Activities : To provide counselling service to individuals and families in distress, information and referral services for individuals requiring social welfare support, children and youth activities, link social and community organisations, conduct public education and awareness programmes, for strengthening family life, as well as develop and manage volunteers to support the society’s programmes. The Statement of Accounts were authorised for issue on 1 July 2010 by the Board. The accompanying notes to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements. For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or email: ccs@carecorner.org.sg. DISCLOSURE 1. COMPLIANCE OF CODE OF GOVERNANCE The Society is in full compliance with the Code of Governance. 2. STAFFING The Staff Strength was as follows: Manager Social Worker Counsellor Programme Personnel (including Social Work Assistant) Teacher (Student Care) Administrative Personnel Cleaner/Cook Total 1 8 5 14 9 11 3 51 Salary Range ($) 1 to 20,000 20,001 to 40,000 40,001 to 60,000 80,001 to 100,000 Total No. of Staff 26 19 5 1 51 3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Extracted from the Accompanying Notes to the Audited Accounts) An entity or individual is considered a related party of the Society for the purposes of the financial statements if: i) it possesses the ability (directly or indirectly) to control or exercise significant influence over the operating and financial decisions of the Society or vice versa; or ii) it is subject to common control or common significant influence. Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) During the financial year, transactions with related parties on terms agreed between the parties are as follows: 2010 2009 $ $ Administration fee 64,700 39,000 Programme expenses 27,160 23,960 3,722 2,430 976 - 81,091 136,383 IT expenses Training Key management compensation Key personnel remuneration (included in Employee Benefits - Note 16) IT expenses relate to fees paid to a company in which a management committee member of the Society has an interest. 4. RESERVE POLICY In keeping with the recommendations from the National Council of Social Services, the Society’s Reserve Policy is to retain not more than 5 years of its total operating expenditure. 5. RESERVE POSITION 2010 Current Year 2009 Previous Year % Increase/ Decrease 1,388,578 1,159,706 20% 152,261 142,749 7% - Asset Capitalisation Reserve 42,551 32,481 31% - Bursary Fun 15,240 15,416 -1% Unrestricted Funds (Reserves) Restricted / Designated Funds: - Poor & Needy Fund - School Pocket Money Fund TOTAL FUNDS (Includes unrestricted, restricted / designated funds) Ratio of Reserves to Annual Operating Expenditure 9,982 14,237 -30% 84,488 80,615 5% 1,540,839 1,302,455 18% 0.8 0.9 6. MANAGEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST There are no paid staff on the Society’s Management Committee. Committee members are required to disclose to the Committee: i) any interest that he may have, whether directly or indirectly, in any contracts or business transactions of whatever nature that the Society may enter into or in any organisations that the Society has dealings with or is considering dealing with (whether as a joint venture partner or otherwise); and ii) any personal interest accruing to him as one of the Society’s supplier, user of services or beneficiary. The affected management committee member may not vote on the issue that was the subject matter of the disclosure nor participate in discussions relating to the same save that he may provide explanation or clarification of his interest in the said issue if this should be required by the Management Committee. The minutes of for this particular meeting will clearly document the disclosure made as well as the basis for arriving at the final decision in relation to the issue at stake. Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) CARE CORNER FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT For the financial year ended 31 March 2010 Note 2010 2009 $ $ MCYS funding 720,297 614,982 NCSS funding 161,453 167,701 507,631 350,546 34,212 27,365 INCOME Other grants Donations - tax exempt 3 - non-tax exmpt Programme fees Counselling fees Sales of work Interest income Other income 390 4,800 107,794 60,245 23,878 19,197 376,194 222,769 2,446 6,617 34,568 23,543 1,968,863 1,497,765 64,700 39,000 4,850 4,160 138 73 EXPENDITURE Administration fee Auditors’ remuneration Bank charges Books & periodicals CPF, SDL & FWL Depreciation Food & refreshment General expenses Insurance IT expenses Maintenance of equipment Maintenance of land & building 4 1,053 1,005 163,946 108,835 58,811 53,241 32,120 32,312 836 1,460 4,534 3,996 3,583 3,143 14,200 10,007 7,279 6,253 Printing, postage & stationery 11,196 8,507 Programme expenses 61,659 53,801 Rental 23,188 17,540 Salary and bonus 1,149,068 904,932 Staff welfare 84,016 54,398 Specific assistance to clients 15,081 638 7,201 5,897 Telephone charges Transport Utilities SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 3,464 1,971 29,068 28,321 1,739,991 1,339,490 228,872 158,275 The accompanying notes to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements. For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or email: ccs@carecorner.org.sg Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) CARE CORNER FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) BALANCE SHEET As at 31 March 2010 Note 2010 2009 $ $ 4 85,021 107,964 Other receivables 5 171,526 205,716 Fixed deposits 6 1,120,000 820,000 Cash and bank balances 7 406,288 313,497 1,697,814 1,339,213 1,782,835 1,447,177 ASSETS Property, plant and equipment Current assets TOTAL ASSETS FUNDS AND LIABILITIES Funds Accumulated fund 8 1,388,578 1,159,706 Asset capitalisation reserve 9 42,551 32,481 Bursary fund 10 15,240 15,416 CapitaLand kids fund 11 - - Poor & needy fund 12 9,982 14,237 School pocket money fund 13 84,488 80,615 1,540,839 1,302,455 241,996 144,722 1,782,835 1,447,177 Current liabilities Other payables TOTAL FUNDS AND LIABILITIES 14 The accompanying notes to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements. For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or email: ccs@carecorner.org.sg Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) CARE CORNER FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED FUND AND SPECIFIC FUNDS For the financial year ended 31 March 2010 Accumulated Fund $ Asset Capitalisation Reserve $ Building Fund $ Bursary Fund $ CapitaLand Kids Fund $ Poor & Needy Fund $ School Pocket Money Fund $ Total $ Balance as at 1 April 2008 1,001,431 64,959 - 12,812 7,775 21,104 51,070 1,159,151 Movement for the year - - - 2,604 (7,775) (6,867) 29,545 17,507 Depreciation charge - (32,478) - - - - - (32,478) Surplus for the year 158,275 - - - - - - 158,275 Balance as at 31 March 2009 1,159,706 32,481 - 15,416 - 14,237 80,615 1,302,455 Movement for the year - 54,031 - (176) - (4,255) 3,873 53,473 Depreciation charge - (43,961) - - - - - (43,961) 228,872 - - - - - - 228,872 1,388,578 42,551 - 15,240 - 9,982 84,488 1,540,839 Surplus for the year Balance as at 31 March 2010 The accompanying notes to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements. For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or email: ccs@carecorner.org.sg Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) Care Corner Annual Report 2009 / 2010 CARE CORNER FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the financial year ended 31 March 2010 Note 2010 2009 $ $ 228,872 158,275 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Surplus for the year Adjustments for: Depreciation 58,811 53,241 Interest income (2,446) (6,617) 285,237 204,899 34,190 9,296 Operating surplus before working capital changes Changes in working capital: Other receivables Other payables Cash flow generated from operating activities 97,274 71,747 416,701 285,942 Net increase/(decrease) from : Asset capitalisation reserve Bursary fund CapitaLand kids fund 54,031 - (176) 2,604 - (7,775) 2,446 6,617 (4,255) (6,867) 3,873 29,545 472,620 310,066 Purchase of plant & equipment (79,829) (19,627) Net cash used in investing activities (79,829) (19,627) Interest income Poor & needy fund School pocket money fund Net cash generated from operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net increase in cash & cash equivalents 392,791 290,439 Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,133,497 843,058 Cash & cash equivalents at end of year 1,526,288 1,133,497 1,120,000 820,000 Represented by: Fixed deposits Cash and bank balances Cash and cash equivalent at end of year 7 406,288 313,497 1,526,288 1,133,497 The accompanying notes to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements. For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or email: ccs@carecorner.org.sg Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS & DONORS CARE CORNER FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE (WOODLANDS) DONORS SUPPORT IN CASH $10,000 and above • Chen Li Presbyterian Church • Cargill International Trading Pte Ltd • 2 Anonymous Donors $5,000 to $9,999 • CapitaLand Hope Foundation $1,000 to $4,999 • The Community Foundation of Singapore • Tan Beng Teck • Anonymous Donor $500 to $999 • Lee Foundation • Tan Hye Teck Richard $100 to $499 • Phillip S H Lee • Yap Wai Meng • Anonymous Donor SUPPORT IN KIND ORGANISATION/CORPORATION • Baby Concept Pte Ltd • CapitaLand Limited • Cargill International Trading Pte Ltd • Carrefour Singapore Pte Ltd • Field Catering & Supplies Pte Ltd • Harpers Trading (S) Pte Ltd • NEWater • NUS Rotaract Club • Royal Plaza on Scotts Carousel • SCA Hygiene Singapore Pte Ltd • TIME Magazine • The Mapping Pte Ltd • WOW Art COMMUNITY • Northwest CDC • The Boys’Brigade Sharity Gift Box • Yayasan Mandaki VOLUNTEERS LEARNING BEES – CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME • Alicia Ng Si Hui • Ang Thiam Heng • Baze Lee • Cha Yen Chin • Chiam Mun Yee • Joachim Chia • Koh Hui Teen • Lim Ruo Shuang • Lina Ong • Ng Miao Hui • Suzanna Huin Bte Hussain A H • Sim Yong Ming • Yap Jie Hui • Yvonne Ching LEGAL CONSULTATION • Raymond Tan Tiong Hian COPORATE RETREAT VIDEO • Corrine Chua • Joelynn Chien Kheng Ling FOOD RATION - PROGRAMME • Ang Hwee • Bari Ahmat • Mary Loy YOUTH INN - PROGRAMME • Afiqah • Ahmad Zaki Bin Mohamed Khalid • Amirah Kalyisah • Angeline Lau • Chan Bao Xing • Chen Li Xia • Chin Chau Lung • Clifton Wong • Danny Chee • Derek Lim • Eugene Tham • Fion Tan • Garry Lim • Girish Pujar • Ho Chee Yew • Jannah Hakim • Kasturri D/O Sivanesen Rajaretriam • Lim Mei Xin • Liu Zheng Yi • Lydia Jamil Sam Ong Wu Sheng • Tan Yuan Shiow • Marliyana • Muhammad Ihsan • Muhd Ridhwan Bin Roslee • Muhammad Suhairy • Nadiah Razni • Nurul Aisyah • Samantha Sng • Siti Azimah • Siti Farhanah • Shiqah Hashim • Tan Bin Ming • Tay Lay Tian • Tan Shu Yi • Tnia Zhao Peng • Zakiah HEALTHY START PROGRAMME • Crystal Ng • Janelle Yap • Jill Shepherd PRISONS PROGRAMME • Richard Tan • Sheikh Abdul Feroz Bin Abdul Khalid