Care Club
The PFS Family Care Ministry aims to strengthen the family unit and provide a conducive environment for the reconciliation of inmates and ex-offenders with their families, as well as their reintegration into society. One of the strategies employed by the ministry is the Care Club, which falls under its purview.
Vision Statement of Care Club
The Care Club of Prison Fellowship Singapore seeks to provide a safe space for children of the incarcerated, by offering love, care, and support to help them achieve their full potential.
Care Club was established in 2008 to provide support to children of incarcerated parents in Singapore. The ministry has grown and expanded its programs and services over the years to meet the needs of this vulnerable group better. We strive to meet the four basic needs of our beneficiaries: physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational.
The children’s physical needs are met through education on healthy eating and sports activities every three months.
The emotional needs are addressed through mentoring, befriending, and guidance, with counselling services and clinical intervention provided when necessary. Success is also celebrated to boost self-esteem.
The spiritual needs of children are met through teaching that God loves them and connecting them to God through prayer and developing a relationship with Him.
Educational needs are addressed through tuition and early learning program intervention to help children do well and excel.
Breaking the Cycle of
inter-generational offending through Education and Support
Did you know?
1 in 5 children who come from families with an incarcerated parent(s) are more likely to experience negative outcomes, including an increased risk of entering the criminal justice system themselves.
Through the dedicated work of our partners and volunteers, our organization has helped children excel in their studies. As a result, many of our students were recognized with cash awards from the Ministry of Education and their schools for their outstanding academic achievements and exemplary behaviour. We firmly believe that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and ending the intergenerational transmission of delinquency. By providing the necessary support and resources, we can empower these children to reach their full potential and lead successful lives.
Mentoring and Befriending:
A Personalized Approach to Helping Children Succeed
At our organization, we understand that every child has unique needs and aspirations. That's why we assign each child one to two dedicated volunteers who will serve as their mentors and friends. Our volunteers work closely with each child to identify their individual goals and objectives, which may range from improving school attendance to finding the motivation to study or learning how to love and appreciate their family members. Additionally, many of our volunteers provide support and guidance to children who are struggling with the absence of their fathers or the process of reconciling with them upon their release. Through personalized mentoring and befriending, we aim to empower these children with the skills and resources they need to succeed in all aspects of life.