Eligible Singaporean children to receive S$500 in Child LifeSG credits from Jul 14
The Singaporean government will disburse S$500 in Child LifeSG credits to eligible children aged 12 and under starting in July 2026. These credits are designed to help families offset household expenses and will be automatically deposited into Child Development Accounts.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a direct government intervention to alleviate the rising cost of living for families with young children.
Singaporean children born between 2014 and 2025 will receive the credits from Jul 14, 2026, while those born in 2026 will receive the payout in April 2027.
Children born between 2014 and 2025 will receive their LifeSG credits from Jul 14, while children born in 2026 will receive theirs from April 2027. (Photo: CNA/Ooi Boon Keong) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.
SINGAPORE: Eligible families will receive S$500 (US$386) in Child LifeSG Credits for each Singaporean child aged 12 and below, with disbursements starting from Tuesday (Jul 14).
Singaporean children born between 2014 and 2025 will receive the credits from Jul 14, 2026.
Those born in 2026 will receive the payout in April 2027, said the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF).
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