Eligible Grants for New Parents in Singapore

As a new parent in Singapore, navigating the array of government support schemes can be overwhelming. Here’s a comprehensive list of essential apps and resources to help you access benefits like parental leave, maternity grants, childcare leave, and the Baby Bonus.

🧾 Essential Apps & Portals for New Parents

1. LifeSG App

Your one-stop platform for accessing over 100 government services, including:

• Birth Registration: Register your child’s birth seamlessly.
• Baby Bonus Application: Apply for the Baby Bonus Scheme directly.
• Parental Leave Management: Manage maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Digital Wallet: Receive LifeSG credits and other disbursements.(babybonus.msf.gov.sg, life.gov.sg, CNA)

Download LifeSG:

• App Store
• Google Play

2. Baby Bonus Online Portal

Detailed information and application for the Baby Bonus Scheme, including cash gifts and the Child Development Account (CDA).(babybonus.msf.gov.sg)

🔗 Visit Baby Bonus Portal

3. Government-Paid Leave (GPL) Portal

Manage applications for various leave schemes:

• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Shared Parental Leave
• Childcare Leave
• Adoption Leave(babybonus.msf.gov.sg)

🔗 Access GPL Portal

4. Made For Families

A resource hub offering:

• Information on family-friendly policies.
• Details on financial support measures.
• Access to special deals and partnerships for families.

🔗 Explore Made For Families

💰 Key Financial Support Schemes

Baby Bonus Scheme

Designed to ease the financial costs of raising children:

• Cash Gift: Up to $13,000, disbursed every 6 months until the child turns 6.5 years old.
• Child Development Account (CDA):
  • First Step Grant: $5,000 for the first and second child; $10,000 for the third and subsequent children.
  • Government Co-Matching: Up to $15,000, depending on the child’s birth order.(life.gov.sg, babybonus.msf.gov.sg)

🔗 Learn More

MediSave Maternity Package

Utilize your CPF MediSave savings to cover:

• Pre-delivery medical expenses.
• Delivery expenses.
• Hospitalization charges.(life.gov.sg)

🔗 MediSave Maternity Package Details

Large Families Scheme

Additional support for families with three or more children:

• Large Family MediSave Grant: $5,000 credited to the mother’s MediSave account.
• Enhanced CDA First Step Grant: $10,000 for the third and subsequent children.
• LifeSG Credits: $1,000 annually for each child aged 1 to 6.(MadeForFamilies, CNA)

🔗 Details on Large Families Scheme

👶 Parental Leave Entitlements

Maternity Leave

• 16 weeks of paid leave for working mothers, including self-employed individuals.(life.gov.sg)

Paternity Leave

• 4 weeks of paid leave for working fathers of Singaporean children born on or after 1 April 2025.(Central Provident Fund)

Shared Parental Leave

• 6 weeks of shared leave between both parents from 1 April 2025.
• 10 weeks of shared leave from 1 April 2026.(Together, for Better)

Childcare Leave

• 6 days of paid leave annually for each parent with children under 7 years old.
• 2 days of extended childcare leave for children aged 7 to 12.(mykinderpass.com, life.gov.sg)

Unpaid Infant Care Leave

• 12 days per year for each parent with children under 2 years old.

🔗 More on Leave Entitlements

📚 Additional Resources

• CPF Board: Information on MediSave, Baby Bonus, and other CPF-related benefits.
  🔗 CPF Baby Bonus Support(life.gov.sg)
• Ministry of Manpower (MOM): Details on employment practices and leave entitlements.
  🔗 MOM Childcare Leave(Ministry of Manpower Singapore)
• Together, for Better: Government initiative providing support across various life stages.
  🔗 Parents Support(MadeForFamilies)

Staying informed about these resources ensures you can fully utilize the support available to you as a new parent in Singapore.