Who We Stand For
This year, AFTH is glad to have Children’s Aid Society on board with us as our partner beneficiary. We believe every child deserves access to the support they need, regardless of their circumstances, to ensure they have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to supporting Children’s Aid Society’s efforts in providing vulnerable children and youths with the care and resources they need to heal, grow, and create brighter futures.
Founded in 1902, Children’s Aid Society (CAS) is one of the oldest secular philanthropic organisations in Singapore. For over a century, CAS, through its service Melrose Home, has been home to more than 6,000 children and youths, providing a safe environment for abused, abandoned and neglected individuals.
With round-the-clock care and support, the residents are provided with a safe space to form safe relationships, as well as opportunities to build their resilience through our programmes and heal through emotional and psychological therapy.
In 2019, Melrose Care was set up as a community-based agency to offer subsidised therapeutic servicesto more families in the community. Today, Melrose Care offers specialised therapies such as Art Therapy, Play Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, serving an average of 200 children, youths and their families in the community at any one time.