CAREconnect

Problem Statement

by CaringSG Limited

Solution

CaringSG's CAREconnect programme provides holistic caregiver support through the creation of a caregiver database, organisation of activities, and training of grassroots and community volunteers.

The programme consists of the following components:

- CaringSG Alliance Network (CAN): A national digital caregiver network consisting of an alliance of more than 21 disability-specific support groups.

- CAREconnect events: Inclusive national and neighbourhood-based events for caregivers and persons with disabilities

- CAREkaki programme: A grassroots and community volunteer training and collaboration programme that enables volunteers to identify and approach persons with disabilities and their families to provide relevant support, organise accessible community events, and champion future inclusive initiatives.

These provide natural touchpoints for caregivers and build resources within the community.

Outcomes

Caregivers and persons with disabilities will be empowered to make better and more informed decisions through access to evidence-based knowledge.

Existing caregiver services would be better utilised as caregivers will be directed to mainstream and community service providers, leading to better caregiving outcomes

Overall, caregivers and persons with disabilities will be engaged and supported in daily community living and neighbourhood events.

More about grantee

CaringSG Limited is a caregiver-led initiative for caregivers of persons with special needs and the community, set up in 2020.

For this programme, CaringSG is collaborating with various Social Service Agencies (Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore, Autism Resource Centre, Autism Association of Singapore, and Canossian School), and social enterprise SG Assist, to connect resources within the community.