SC (Programmes) - Boys' Town

Sanctuary care

A community respite care service for parents in crises

Acute Respite Care (ARC)

The ARC program adopts a child-centric framework and functions to provide an interim support system for the parents as they work towards resolving their own crises. Through our direct support for the child, the community social worker is then able to work with parents to put in place longer-term support…

Outreach Activity Respite Services (OARS)

The OARS programme seeks to promote Prosocial Skills and Group Cohesiveness in young children through indoor and outdoor activities aimed to equip the children with the appropriate social and life skills. It is a half day activity that is presently conducted monthly. Register for our OARS programme by downloading…

Community Outreach Programme

We have various campaigns annually to reach out to the public to create awareness for our services as well as to educate them about parenting stress coping skills.

Testimonials of Respite Carers

Keren Priyadarshini

"Seeing mothers fighting against all odds for their children, who are learning to survive given the extreme conditions is very motivating. That's another reason why I am a respite carer."

Patricia Tan

“It gives me great comfort to know they (Sanctuary Care) are journeying with me, and they are always just a call away should I need help or advise."

Katherine Thayre

“For us, having a house filled with children playing and being happy brings us great joy. It feels like a small effort on our part which brings great benefit to another family."