Too good for fairy tales, two sisters separated by adoption reunited again after half a century

Who says long lost sisters meeting for the first time in 50 years after being separated since birth only happened in novels and fairy tales? It definitely is a reality for Parameswari Govindasamy, 57, and Fathima Bibi, 53.

Mdm Parameswari, who works as a TV performer, always thought that she was an only child. Little did she know that the world was actually smaller than it seems, for it was her friend, Seeni, who made the call to Mdm Fathima. Seeni is the husband of Mdm Fathima and they have always known the truth of the situation for 30 years now. Wanting to wait until the right moment, they believe that now was the time for the big reveal and Mdm Fathima was ready to meet her sister.

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Tackling hostile parents part of child protection work

Parents are often hostile when the Ministry of Social and Family Development's (MSF) Child Protective Service (CPS) steps in to stop them from abusing their child.

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Stepdad adopts boy against father's wishes

Stepdad adopts boy against father's wishes

A 15-year-old boy has been adopted by his stepfather against the wishes of his natural father, in a rare move made by the High Court yesterday.

Foster parents fight to get child back from mum

Foster parents fight to get child back from mum

AS A foster mother, she knew the day would come when she had to handover the child.

Foster family trying to adopt child it cared for

Foster family trying to adopt child it cared for

A FOSTER family in Singapore is trying to adopt a four-year-old boy the members have cared for since he was 10 months old, when his biological parents were arrested.

Social workers hope they can be licensed

Social workers hope they can be licensed

SINGAPORE: Social workers are hoping they can be licensed in the next five to six years. They see this as the next big step to professionalise the industry.

Child protection to be improved

Child protection to be improved

Note: Yeah, that's what they all say.

The number of child abuse cases in Singapore went up nearly 50 per cent to 247 in 2010 compared to the year before.

Child protection staff need thorough training: Minister

Child protection staff need thorough training: Minister

A YEAR-LONG review of the child protection system here has identified three areas where it can be improved.

Singapore schools and Courts abetted Parental Alienation Child Abuse

Singapore schools and Courts abetted Parental Alienation Child Abuse

Parental alienation child abuse is a worldwide problem. As most of our news-oriented coverage is focused on the United States and Canada, some may not realize that parental alienation and destructive family law courts are plentiful outside of North America, too. This story highlights one troubling alienation case in Singapore.

Foster parent jailed, caned

Foster parent jailed, caned

A TEEN, who was molested by her father, suffered the same fate at the hands of her foster parent.

For outraging the modesty of his 15-year-old ward, machinist Hassan Sheikh Hobibi Rahman was sentenced to 14 months in jail and three strokes of the cane.

Singapore Revises Family Violence Case Manual To Better Protect At Risk Families

Singapore Revises Family Violence Case Manual To Better Protect At Risk Families

Agencies strive for better coordination to enhance protection for victims of family violence