Starting , Singapore will roll out the , offering up to in support for each third or subsequent Singaporean child born on or after that date. This enhanced support package is part of Budget 2025 and signifies a clear national investment in nurturing larger families.

The support comprises three key components:

The deliver S$1,000 annually per qualifying child aged one to six. For families with children born before the launch date (1 Jan 2019–17 Feb 2025), the credits begin disbursement in , with future disbursements in until the child turns six (turn0search1, turn0search3).

This continuity ensures that families already with young children benefit equally, not just newborns. As explained in Budget 2025’s plan, this approach underscores equity and long-term support, rather than one-off birth incentives (turn0search2, turn0search6).

The increased (to S$10,000) can be used for preschool fees, healthcare expenses, or early intervention needs, offering flexible, early support for family expenditures. This doubles the previous grant for higher birth orders and lifts up annual government postal contribution totals (turn0search1, turn0search4).

Meanwhile, the adds to mothers’ healthcare buffers, enabling coverage for delivery, hospitalisation, and recommended childhood vaccinations. It’s a direct and practical response to rising healthcare costs for growing families (turn0search5).

The Large Families Scheme sits within Singapore’s broader “Made for Families 2025” vision, which includes expanded childcare fee caps, parental leave, and community resources for diverse family profiles—including single, low-income, or special-needs families (turn0search2).

It also includes corporate partnerships offering discounts and retail privileges for large families, signalling a societal ripple effect where the private sector supports public goals—truly embracing a whole-of-society approach (turn0search1).

Singapore’s 60th anniversary is not just about economic milestones—it’s about values. The Large Families Scheme demonstrates that as our demographics shift, policy evolves to meet real needs: affordability, inclusivity, and systemic encouragement for growth.

This support reflects a belief in larger families as part of Singapore’s future, backed by real financial and social infrastructure, not just rhetorical support.

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