Strengthening Our Families

Starting and Raising Families With Confidence

Last updated 24 August 2026

Photos Credit: Ministry of Digital Development and Information

The decision to have children is a deeply personal one. Policies alone cannot make this happen. But what we can do is make it easier for Singaporeans who want children to start and raise a family. And we want every family to know: if you choose to have children, the Government will stand with you.

— Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance

At National Day Rally (NDR) 2026, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that the Government will support families by enhancing childcare leave and providing financial, preschool and housing assistance.

What Does This Mean for You?

For Parents

Working parents with children up to 12 years old will each receive more childcare leave
- 1 child: 8 days
- 2 children: 10 days
- 3 or more children: 12 days

For Families

Families with children will receive more financial support. Around $70,000 in support will be provided for every Singapore Citizen child from birth to age 17.
- For every newborn,
  - $10,000 Baby Gift
  - $5,000 MediSave grant
  - $5,000 Child Development Account First Step Grant, and up to $5,000 in dollar-for-dollar matching.
- As children grow,
  - $2,000 in annual Child Credits, from ages 1 to 16.
  - ~ $2,500 in total Edusave contributions throughout primary and secondary school.
  - $10,000 Post-Secondary Education Account top-up at age 17.

Families with young children will enjoy more affordable preschool care. By 2030, full-day fees at Government-supported centres will be reduced to:
- $150 per month for childcare
- $300 per month for infant care
- Full preschool subsidies will be extended to families with Singapore Citizen children, regardless of the applicant’s working status.

For Couples and Families looking for Housing

Income ceiling for Build-to-Order (BTO) flats / Sale of Balance flats (SBF), CPF Housing Grant for resale flats, HDB loans raised from $14,000 to $16,000.
Income ceiling for new Executive Condo (EC) units will be raised from $16,000 to $18,000.
From the February 2027 sales exercise, first-timer families with or expecting children will receive one additional ballot chance for each Singapore Citizen child aged 18 and below.