SReP

SELF-RELIANCE PROGRAMME (SReP)

If you and your family need assistance to tide over a difficult period, you may be able to get help from the Self-Reliance Programme. This programme provides targeted short-term assistance to help families sort out their family issues and be self-sufficient.

What SReP Provides:

Depending on the needs of the family, one or more of the following types of assistance may be provided: Rental, utilities and service & conservancy vouchers; Monthly cash grant to meet basic needs; Children’s educational assistance; and/or Medical assistance.

Who Can Apply

The applicant must be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident of Singapore (PR). If the applicant is a PR, then at least one of the immediate family members must be a Singapore citizen. The family must also satisfy the following criteria The main breadwinner and other adult family members are not able to work; The family has weak support network; and The family has limited or no savings. The Community Development Council (CDC) will assess your application to determine if you qualify for help under the Self-Reliance Programme.

Obligations under the Scheme

Those placed on the Programme must be committed to attend counselling and casework sessions with a social service agency arranged by the CDC.

Where to Apply:

Apply for the Self-Reliance Programme at the CDC in your district.

CDC Offices Central-Singapore CDC HDB Hub Bizthree 490, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #04-10 Tel: 6370 9901 North East CDC 3 Tampines Grande #01-02, AIA Tampines Tel: 6424 4000 North West CDC 900 South Woodlands Drive #01-04, Woodlands Civic Centre Tel: 6767 2288 South East CDC 10 Eunos Road 8 #02-01, Singapore Post Centre Tel: 6243 8753 South West CDC The JTC Summit 8 Jurong Town Hall Road, #26-06 Tel: 1800-316 1616