CARE Network

The Community Action for the Rehabilitation of Ex-offenders (CARE) Network is an alliance of various Social Service Agencies (SSAs) and Government Organisations dedicated to community engagement, coordination of aftercare efforts and enhancing service delivery for ex-offenders and their families.

Our Objectives & Responsibilities

Set guidelines and directions for the provision of comprehensive aftercare support for ex-offenders and their families
Coordinate, synergise and reduce duplication in partners’ efforts to provide a seamless transition from incare to aftercare
Raise public awareness on the rehabilitative process and the needs and problems faced by ex-offenders and their families
Identify and recommend funding to support the relevant aftercare programmes/services and the development of new, innovative initiatives

Our Vision

Hope, Confidence and Opportunities for Ex-offenders

Our Logo

The concept behind CARE Network’s logo is "turning over a new leaf". This concept was also reflected in the theme for the launch of CARE Network – "Fresh Starts".

The green leaf represents ex-offenders, reflecting their willingness, strength and courage to face society. The red leaf represents the support of various agencies to help ex-offenders overcome their problems and reintegrate into society. Between the two leaves, the figure with outstretched arms represents society as a whole, and depicts the acceptance and support demonstrated towards ex-offenders. The heart shaped leaf is chosen to depict love, which is the basic underlying motivation of the various aftercare agencies coming together and working as a team to help ex-offenders.

In commemoration of CARE Network’s 20th Anniversary, we embarked on a review of our role, purpose and future direction. For more information on our upcoming plans, you may download our Digital Publication here.

For information on aftercare-related news, please download our CN Insider newsletter.

For information on available resources and helplines for offenders, please download this brochure*.

For information on help and resources available during COVID-19, please download this brochure.

To access MSF’s online Directory of Schemes and Services provided by Community Organisations, please visit https://www.msf.gov.sg/dfcs/familyservice/default.aspx.

* The list of SSAs is not exhaustive. Information is correct at the time of printing (Dec 2019)