The Salvation Army Social Fund is conferred with the Institute of Public Character status (IPC No: 000549). Donations to The Salvation Army for Singapore will be entitled to 250% tax deduction. Kindly provide your Tax Reference number (NRIC/FIN/UEN) when making a donation in order to enjoy tax-deductible benefits.

Our UEN is T07CC3012G.

The Salvation Army meets the needs of the underprivileged and provides a wide range of social programmes and community services. We also have corps (churches) with worship services in English, Chinese and Tamil.

The Salvation Army is supported through donations, government grants and programme fees. Your donation is vital in enabling us to help our beneficiaries.

You may explore our opportunities through our volunteer portal. To sign up, simply login or create a new volunteer profile and register for an activity.

As a general guideline, all volunteers have to be at least 16 and above (based on year of birth). Please refer to the opportunity listing for the specific age requirement as some activities may have exceptions.

You may access our volunteer portal to explore the group opportunities. To register for an activity as a group, please email to volunteer@smm.salvationarmy.org.

Volunteer activities continue to function at reduced capacity with safe management measures in place. Limited slots are available at our centres with a mix of physical and hybrid activities. You may refer to the opportunities available in our volunteer portal for more details.

You may call us at 6555 0249  or email us at volunteer@smm.salvationarmy.org.

Donate Online

Donations can be made via Visa or Mastercard using our Online Donation Form.

PayNow

You can also donate via PayNow by doing the following:

• Scan the PayNow QR code found on our donation page.
• Key in your preferred donation amount
• Enter the following details in the reference section to enjoy tax-deductible benefits: E02<Space>NRIC/FIN/UEN

Cheque

Kindly issue a crossed cheque payable to The Salvation Army. You can enclose the cheque by filling up this Donation Form with the Business Reply Service or mail the cheque to:

The Salvation Army
Ang Mo Kio Central P.O Box 640
Singapore 915605

To enjoy tax-deductible benefits, kindly indicate your full name/company name and tax reference number (NRIC/FIN/UEN) on the back of the cheque.

GIRO

To make a monthly donation, you can download our Monthly Donation Form with the Business Reply Service, fill it up and mail it back to us.

Donations to The Salvation Army to support Singapore’s social service programmes and beneficiaries will be entitled to 250% tax deduction. Kindly provide your Tax Reference number (NRIC/FIN/UEN) when making a donation in order to enjoy tax-deductible benefits.

For donations made through the Online Form, once it has been successfully processed, you will receive an email acknowledgement containing your donation details and a link to your tax-deductible receipt. Kindly ensure that your email address has been entered correctly on the donation form.

For donations made via Cheque, we will send you the tax-deductible receipt if you have provided a valid mailing address.

For donations made via GIRO, we will send you a consolidated tax-deductible receipt every December.

For donations via PayNow, kindly send your donation details to donations@smm.salvationarmy.org if you would like a tax-deductible receipt.

The minimum donation amount for online donation is SGD $5. This will enable us to cover the applicable transaction charges and administrative costs.

Donations can only be made in Singapore Dollars.

We only accept MasterCard and Visa for online donations via credit/debit card. If your transaction is declined, please ensure the following:

• The card used has not expired.
• There is sufficient balance in your bank account; if you are using a debit card.
• The donation amount is within your applicable credit limit; if you are using a credit card.

You can make a monthly donation via credit card, debit card or GIRO.

GIRO

To make a monthly donation, you can download our Monthly Donation Form with the Business Reply Service, fill it up and mail it back to us.

Credit/Debit Card

Visit Donate Monthly and simply select the box that says, “Make this a monthly gift” before filling in your particulars.

All monthly donations via GIRO, credit card and debit cards are processed on the 4th day of each month. If the 4th day falls on a non-working day, the donation will be processed on the next working day.

For donations made via GIRO, we will send you a consolidated tax-deductible receipt every January.

To terminate your monthly donation, kindly send your request/enquiry via email to donations@smm.salvationarmy.org.

We are grateful for all support from interested fundraisers. However, we request that all organisers and fundraisers contact us at donations@smm.salvationarmy.org before promoting or commencing the project. We will have to get internal clearance before you may proceed with the project. Kindly provide us with a lead-time of two to three months for discussions and approval.

We reserve the right to decline if the values are contrary to those upheld by The Salvation Army or if the project is not feasible within the period. The name and logos of The Salvation Army are protected by international copyright laws and registered trademarks act and can only be used with our permission.

Please visit redshieldindustries.com. You can also contact us via the following: Tel: 6288 5438 / WhatsApp: 8520 5343 / Email: donor@smm.salvationarmy.org

Donations to overseas causes can only be accepted via PayNow. You can donate via PayNow by doing the following:

• Scan the PayNow QR code found on our donation page.
• Key in your preferred donation amount
• Enter the following details in the reference box:

Country Cause or disaster details
Example: Australia Bushfire

Donations made for overseas causes are not entitled to tax deduction.

Kindly email us the details of the overseas cause you would like to enquire about to donations@smm.salvationarmy.org and we will get back to you.

We will contact you via the contact number or email provided if your preferred overseas cause is not available. You can then opt for a refund of your donation or redirect your donation to support our social service programmes in Singapore.

You can donate SGD $720 a year, or SGD $60 a month to sponsor a child. 100% of your contribution goes towards supporting the children in our Homes in Malaysia or Myanmar.

Yes, you can also make a one-time donation via PayNow. Visit Sponsor Children to make your donation.

Donations made for overseas causes are not entitled to tax deduction. For more information, you can click here to find out more.

Children who require foster care may have been abused or neglected, or are unable to be cared for by their parents who may be ill, incarcerated or have passed away. As a foster parent, the love and care you provide to these children in a family environment will be vital to their healing, growth and development.

Fostering is a temporary care arrangement and our ultimate goal is to reunite the child with their natural family. Foster children remain the legal children of their natural parents. Adoption, on the other hand, is a legal process where an adopted child assumes the rights of a natural child of the adoptive family.

Fostering is a temporary care arrangement and our ultimate goal is to reunite the child with their natural family. Foster children remain the legal children of their natural parents. In the rare event that a foster child has been abandoned or his/ her natural parents cannot be found, the foster parents may adopt the child if they meet the necessary criteria.

Fostering is a temporary care arrangement and our ultimate goal is to reunite the child with their natural family. Where this has not been possible, there have been instances where the foster child has stayed on with the foster parents on a longer term basis. In all these considerations, the best interest of the child is the utmost priority.

Foster parents come from all walks of life. What is important is the heart for vulnerable children. All applications will undergo assessment to ascertain if applicants are able to meet the needs of these children. Generally, the criteria below apply as a guide:

• Be married and apply together as a couple
• ⁠Be at least 25 years old
• Be financially stable and medically fit to care for children
• Commit to provide a child-safe home environment. This includes refraining from the use of physical punishment such as caning or hitting. For foster parents caring for children below the age of 13, a child-safe environment includes having window grilles on all windows.

1) Physical or Digital* copy of NRIC / Employment Pass / Dependent Pass of Male and Female Applicants
2) Physical or Digital* copy of Birth Certificate/ NRIC / Dependent Pass / Employment Pass / Work Permit of household members (including tenants and domestic helpers)
3) Copy of latest payslip of both applicants. Latest copy of tax bill (Notice of Assessment)* may be provided if payslip is unavailable.
4) Physical or Digital* copy of applicants’ marriage certificate or marital information of both applicants

*Information can be retrieved from Myinfo on SingPass app. Applicants may take a photo of the required information using another phone, as screenshots are disabled on some phone operating systems due to fraud risk.

Yes. As we would like to minimise disruption to a child’s stay with the foster family as much as possible, expatriates who apply to be a foster parent should be set to remain in Singapore for a minimum of 3 years.

Yes, there are a few foster families who are dual-income working couples. A couple can register the foster child with a childcare centre during their working hours if they do not have other childcare alternatives. Foster families can also enjoy childcare subsidies for their foster child.

As the safety and well-being of these children are highly important, there is a need for all applicants to undergo an assessment process which includes interview sessions and home visits. You will know the results of your application within 6 to 8 weeks.

Installing window grilles at home is one of our safety requirements if you are caring for foster children up to 12 years of age. If there are no window grilles and you are not able to install any, MSF will only be able to place youths above the age of 12 with you.

You may indicate your preference on the gender and age of the child you would like to foster, and we will do our best to match you to a child, depending on his/her needs, and your ability to care for him/her. There is currently a need for more foster parents who are able to care for children who are of primary school age and older.

Please complete the Fostering Application Form and we will get in touch with you once your form has been received.

a) Scan and email the completed copy to gracehaven.fostering@smm.salvationarmy.org or
b) Mail the completed copy to

Gracehaven Fostering
3 Lorong Napiri
Singapore 547528

Children are placed in foster care when they are no longer able to stay safely with their own natural families or kin. Children placed on MSF’s fostering scheme require a safe, stable and nurturing home environment to grow and fulfil their potential. Foster parents provide loving homes for these children and give them the care that will help them heal and grow. By being a foster parent, you will be providing a loving and caring family environment for vulnerable children in need of care. Foster parents can make a very positive impact on the lives of these children.

Our foster children have needs like any other children. They need love, shelter, food, education, security and an opportunity to play and interact with other children. As such, you must be committed to ensure that these needs are met. Qualities that make good parenting such as patience, understanding, perseverance and firmness, will help to create a good foster care relationship with the child.

As some children have been hurt by abuse or neglect, they may have more needs and thus require special attention in terms of coping with their feelings. Your patience, care and attention will help the child to cope and in time, heal and overcome their difficulties.

It depends on the living space in your home and personal capacity to care for all the children in your home. You can foster as many children and for as long as possible if you are medically fit and are assessed by MSF to be capable in meeting the needs of the children.

In fact, we have been inspired by foster parents who have been fostering children for more than 20 years! We also have foster parents who are grandparents caring for their own grandchildren as well as their foster children.

What is important is the foster parent’s dedication and desire to care for these vulnerable children, and we hope more people will open up their homes to care for these children.

Travel consent is subject to the approval of the natural parents. Should consent not be granted, the foster child will be placed in the care of another MSF-registered foster family or MSF-approved respite carer for the duration.

Physical punishment for foster children is not condoned. Instead, using positive parenting techniques such as setting boundaries, explaining consequences, time-out sessions and removing privileges will encourage good behaviour with the child.

If you have trouble coping with the behaviours of the foster child, our Foster Care Officer can work with you to resolve any issues that the foster child may be presenting.

Such changes are disruptive to the children. Before placement, MSF officers would normally work with the foster parents to assess if the placement of a particular child is a good fit. If there are issues, MSF officers will work closely with the child and the foster family to try and resolve any issues which arise. If needed, other professional services such as counselling or psychological assessments and interventions will also be provided. If all else fails however, alternative care arrangements assessed to be the best option will be made for the child.

Being patient and caring is very important when helping such children. Training on topics such as helping children with trauma and attachment issues, or with emotional and behavioural needs will be provided for foster parents. If a child requires professional help, their Child Protection Officer can refer them to a psychologist or counsellor at MSF or at a social service agency.

Letting go of the child you have cared for is one of the hardest parts of being foster parents, and it is understandable if you feel sad when your foster child has to return home. However, knowing that your foster child is now able to return to his or her natural home and live with his or her natural family is definitely a cause for joy! This is especially so when you know you have contributed to the reuniting of this family and child.

A Foster Care Officer will work closely with you to provide guidance and support, so that you can be the best possible foster parent to the child placed with you. Besides financial support such as monthly fostering allowance, child care subsidies, and exemption of medical fees, there will also be on-going training, support group sessions, respite care and 24-hour emergency support and crisis hotline.

The foster parents’ help is often enlisted to support the child through the process of reintegration with his/her natural parents. The Child Protection Officer together with the foster parents will prepare the child and help the child to understand the move back to his or her natural parents. Access time with natural parents is introduced gradually to check on the readiness of both natural parents and the child before plans for reintegration can be made. Once it is assessed that it is safe for the child to return to the natural parents, the child is allowed to return home under the close supervision of Child Protective Service. The CPO would also continue to make unannounced surprise visits to check on the level of care provided by the natural parents and to ensure the safety of the child.

If you have any queries, or are interested to find out more about our Fostering Scheme, please call and speak to our friendly staff at 88338173 or email us at
gracehaven.fostering@smm.salvationarmy.org.