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- The Act strikes a balance between family authority and responsibility and the protection of children and young persons by the State. The Act has been amended several times over the years. It was revised in 1993, incorporating enhanced penalties for child abuse. It was further amended in 2001 to widen the options for rehabilitating young offenders.
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An Act to provide for the welfare, care, protection and rehabilitation of children and young persons who are in need of such care, protection or rehabilitation, to regulate homes for children and young persons and to consolidate the law relating to children and young persons.
Apr 5, 2023 · THE STATUTES OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS ACT 1993 2020 REVISED EDITION This revised edition incorporates all amendments up to and including 1 December 2021 and comes into operation on 31 December 2021. Prepared and Published by THE LAW REVISION COMMISSION UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE REVISED EDITION OF THE LAWS ACT 1983
2 days ago · Last updated 11 Oct 2024. Singapore Statutes Online is provided by the Legislation Division of the Attorney-General's Chambers of Singapore.
- What Is Adoption?
- What Are The Eligibility Requirements For Adoption?
- Who Can Be Adopted?
- How Can I Find A Child to Adopt?
- What Is The Child Adoption Process in Singapore?
- What Are The Potential Outcomes You Can Expect?
The decision to adopt a child is a significant one, with many things to consider before embarking on the process. At the end of the day, the aim is to give the child a good home, and we hope this article will help make things easier for you if you are looking to adopt a child in Singapore. For starters, adoption is a legal process that gives adopti...
Here are the requirements you must satisfy to adopt a child in Singapore: 1. For couples: For couples wishing to adopt a child, only a man and woman married to each other in Singapore may do so. If the marriage had taken place in another country, it needs to be recognised as valid under the laws of both that country and Singapore. 2. For singles:Si...
Only children below the age of 21 may be adopted. In addition, the child must never have been married. The child must be a Singapore citizen, PR or Dependant’s Pass Holder. The child must also be a Singapore resident.The child is not considered a Singapore resident if: 1. The child merely holds a visit pass, a student’s pass or a special pass; or 2...
There are a few ways to find a child to adopt. You may find a child through your own contacts via relatives, friends or other people you know. Alternatively, if you are looking for a child under state care, you may do so through MSF by submitting a request. You may also find a child through authorised adoption agencies.
After you have identified a child to adopt, you will have to obtain the notarised consent of the child’s biological parents (or other relevant persons if the child’s parents are not available). You will then need to obtain the child’s birth certificate (and passport if the child is a PR) and ensure that the documentation is genuine. As part of the ...
Here are some of the potential outcomes of a child adoption application and their implications: 1. Unconditional adoption order: The adoption is successful without any further conditions that need to be met. You become the legal parent of the child, and legal ties between the child and his/her birth parents are severed. This is the most favourable ...
legislation to do so: the Children and Young Persons Act to enhance the welfare and care of children, and the Women’s Charter and the Administration of Muslim Law Act to better support children from divorced families. In 2014, Singapore also established the Family Justice Courts, which takes the best
The CYPA provides for the welfare, protection and rehabilitation of children and youths. Children who face abuse or neglect in families that struggle with responsible parenting. Youths who commit offences of varying severity. Families who need guidance to strengthen parent-child relationships.
May 31, 2024 · Children and Young Persons Act 1993 (2020 Rev Ed) (CYPA): Offers a child and young person broad protection from acts of "ill-treatment" and regulates juvenile justice. Family Justice Act 2014 (2020 Rev Ed): Regulates the jurisdiction of the Youth Court that is empowered by the CYPA and which falls under the umbrella of the Family Justice Courts.
