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About SHINE Children and Youth Services

Established in 1976, SHINE Children and Youth Services is a registered charity and IPC member of the National Council of Social Service.

We support kids, teens and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds through research-based Social Work and Educational Psychology programmes.

Through targeted interventions, we empower at-risk children and youth, fostering essential life skills, nurturing connections, and promoting personal growth. As a recognised charity, we dedicate our efforts to shaping resilient young minds and bolstering their mental health and well-being.

Serving around 6,000 students annually, we build resilience and offer hope for a brighter future. Additionally, through the development, promotion, and training of good practices, as well as research endeavours, we aim to equip professionals working with children and youth to become competent and confident practitioners who are committed to research-informed practices.

Our Charity Services

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Educational Psychology

Psycho-educational assessments to enable early diagnosis and intervention Early intervention programmes Parental support for children with special learning needs

Discover More About Our Educational Psychology Services

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Community & School Social Work

Community development programmes to support children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds Character-building and developmental programmes Casework and counselling support School social work to optimise education opportunities

Learn More About Our Community Social Work and School Social Work Programmes

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Targeted Interventions

SHINE professionals reach out to children, youth and their families through preventive, early intervention and remedial programmes guided by research, theories, practice wisdom and professional excellence. Supporting youth with mental health challenges.

Explore Our Targeted Intervention Services

Impacting Futures: Children and Youth Development and Mental Health

7,851

SERVICE USERS
SUPPORTED

2,664

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
PARTICIPANTS (RESIL!ENCE)

203

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Help Child & Youth SHINE

Make a Donation

Support our charity’s mission to uplift the children and youth in Singapore. Your donation helps us provide essential services that enable them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

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Volunteer with Us

Join SHINE to directly impact the lives of young individuals. Your efforts can help shape their future, contributing to a community where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Find Volunteer Opportunities

Join Our Training

Enhance your skills with SHINE's expert training programmes. Designed for professionals in social and educational care, our courses are led by experienced practitioners who bring real-world insights to every session.

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Batrisya and Barniyah have improved tremendously in reading and word recognition skills.

Ms. Jolene - Associate Educational Psychologist

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I learned to be more independent and confident when trying something new.

Raina - SHINE Service User

More About SHINE

To Our Children and Youth, Nothing Is Impossible! (2022 Corporate Video)

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SHINE Children and Youth Services is a registered charity and a member of the National Council of Social Service. We have been serving children and youth in Singapore since 1976 and remain committed to enabling them to maximise their potential. SHINE serves around 5,000 students, aged 5-21 years old, each year. We aim to develop students’ competencies, confidence, and character; facilitate meaningful connections with their families and society; nurture a sense of compassion and care; and guide them to steer clear of crimes, while keeping them positively engaged in school. The work we do helps to build young lives, enhances their resilience, and offers hope for their future. Follow us on: www.facebook.com/scys.sg www.instagram.com/scys.sg www.shine.org.sg

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Meet the SHINE team and learn more about what they do. Hear from some of the SHINE beneficiaries themselves and see how they’re being empowered to develop their strengths and capabilities, while maximising their potential. Thank you for shining with us! Follow us on: www.facebook.com/scys.sg www.instagram.com/scys.sg www.shine.org.sg

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Come rain or SHINE, our volunteers are always counted to be there for the children and youth we serve. To celebrate our volunteers and the myriad of ways they make a difference, we here launch Come Rain or SHINE! In this first video, we showcase the work of two groups of volunteers who offer their time and talents to grow impact through SHINE. Meet Bing Wen and Shu Qing who joined hands to create a Power App to power up SHINE’s ability to co-create meaningful volunteer projects with our community. Also meet the class of 3E5 (2022) of Yishun Town Secondary School, which amidst their own schoolwork and learning, produced a study and notetaking techniques toolkit for all secondary school students. It is a noteworthy endeavour indeed. Catch the “Come Rain or SHINE” video here. Thanks to our SHINE Forth volunteers for the video: Production: Lionel Li Post Production: Jay Sy Post Production Support: FF.Post

Committed to transparency and
accountability

SHINE received the Charity Transparency Award 2023 for the 2nd consecutive year, acknowledging our dedication to transparency, accountability, and good governance in social services agencies and charities.