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CNA published segments on the programme, highlighting that the KidSTART programme has supported more than 11,000 children and helps families build stronger foundations for children under six by supporting parents through child development and family bonding opportunities. 55 children, representing over 800 children in the programme, attended their first-ever graduation event. The segments also noted that over 90% of families gained a better understanding of their child’s growth and learning and highlighted the availability of care guides and other resources to support continued development.
Channel 5 published segments on the programme, highlighting that the KidSTART programme has supported more than 11,000 children and helps families build stronger foundations for children under six by supporting parents through child development and family bonding opportunities. 55 children, representing over 800 children in the programme, attended their first-ever graduation event. The segments also noted that over 90% of families gained a better understanding of their child’s growth and learning and highlighted the availability of care guides and other resources to support continued development.
Channel 8 published a segment on the programme, highlighting that the KidSTART Programme has supported more than 11,000 children and helps families build stronger foundations for children under six by supporting parents through child development and family bonding opportunities. 55 children, representing over 800 children in the programme, attended their first-ever graduation event. The segments also noted that over 90% of families gained a better understanding of their child’s growth and learning.
Summary
The article reports that since its launch in 2016, the KidSTART programme has supported over 11,000 children and families from lower-income households in Singapore. At KidSTART’s first-ever graduation ceremony, 55 children represented more than 800 children who graduated from the programme in the past year, with Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli in attendance.
KidSTART’s CEO shared that the programme now operates across all towns in Singapore and is progressing towards its goal of reaching 80% of eligible children and families in each cohort, supporting children’s development through outreach and early intervention.
This article was originally featured in 8world on 24 January 2026.
Read full article here: 8world.com/singapore/kidstart-inaugural-graduation-3034001
Summary
Since its launch in 2016, the KidSTART programme has supported over 11,000 children from low-income families, providing early intervention from pregnancy to age six. Data released showed that 83.5% of children who received at least two years of support met age-appropriate developmental milestones, while 92.1% of parents understood their children’s learning needs. The programme aims to reach 80% of eligible children born in 2023 and beyond. Its first graduation ceremony marked 10 years of collaborative efforts among government agencies, community partners and families to improve children’s developmental outcomes.
This article was originally featured in BeritaHarian on 24 January 2026.
Read full article here: Lebih 11,000 kanak-kanak raih manfaat program KidSTART sejak 2016
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The article reports that since its launch in 2016, the KidSTART programme has benefited more than 11,000 children and families in Singapore. The programme supports families with fewer resources by equipping parents with child development guidance and caregiving resources for children under six. It also notes that KidSTART held its first-ever graduation ceremony in January 2026, with 55 children representing over 800 participants from the 2025 cohort, and that the programme now operates across all towns while progressing towards its goal of reaching 80% of eligible families in each cohort.
This article was originally featured in BERITA Mediacorp on 24 January 2026.
Read full article here: Lebih 11,000 kanak-kanak raih manfaat program KidSTART sejak 2016
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Lianhe Zaobao shared an article about KidSTART 10th year anniversary. Highlighted were how KidSTART early childhood development programme aims to support 80% of eligible children from low-income families each year by FY2029, focusing on those born in 2023. Launched in 2016, it has helped over 11,000 children from about 7,000 families and now uses a home-visit–centred model, assigning each family a practitioner until the child turns six. Parents reported improved confidence, stronger parent–child relationships, and better learning outcomes. In 2024, 886 children graduated, many entering Primary One.
This article was originally featured in Lianhe Zaobao on 24 January 2026.
Read full article here: 幼儿培育辅助计划盼三年后 每年援助八成低收入户孩童 | 联合早报
Summary
The article highlights that since its launch in 2016, KidSTART has benefited over 11,000 children. For the first time, a graduation ceremony was held to celebrate the children who have participated in the program. Over 800 children graduated, with 55 attending and representing the cohort at the ceremony.
This article was originally featured in Mediacorp Seithi on 24 January 2026.
Read full article here: KidSTART தொடங்கி 10 ஆண்டுகள் - 11,000க்கும் அதிகமான பிள்ளைகளுக்குப் பலன்
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The article reports that since its launch as a pilot in 2016, the KidSTART programme has benefited more than 11,000 children and families in Singapore. To mark its 10th anniversary, KidSTART held its first graduation ceremony at Gardens by the Bay, with over 50 children participating and Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli in aMendance.
The article also highlights KidSTART’s focus on early childhood development from pregnancy to age six, its tailored curriculum, and its goal of reaching 80% of children from lower-income families.
This article was originally featured in Tamil Murasu on 29 January 2026.
Read full article here: 11,000க்கும் மேற்பட்ட குழந்தைகளுக்குப் பயனளித்துள்ள ‘கிட்ஸ்டார்ட்’ திட்டம், வாழ்வும் வளமும் செய்திகள் - தமிழ் முரசு Lifestyle News in Tamil, Tamil Murasu
