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Mission
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To provide care and support for children (7-13 years old) with parent/s presently/formerly incarcerated.
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Approach
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| FOC takes on an intervention approach of providing care and support for children with parent(s) presently or formerly incarcerated. The children are at risk when one or both of their parents are/ were incarcerated. The anxieties of being separated from their parents and the shame of being rejected by their peers have a serious impact on the child’s emotional development. |
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These children require strong support and guidance to live without prejudice and contempt. During the transitional care, we employ a holistic intervention approach for the children through the five components of services such as emotional, social, physical, financial and educational. Another distinct feature of the FOC Programme is the commitment of our voluntary befrienders who offer long term genuine friendship to the children. |
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Profile of Target Group
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- Children aged between 7 - 13 years old
- At least one parent presently/formerly incarcerated
- Priority will be given to children who are from low income families
- All ethnic groups and no restriction of religions
- No geographical boundary (ie Island-wide)
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Programme
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We look into the various aspects of the children's needs through the following ways (S.P.E.E.D.) :
Social - Outings, interaction with volunteer befrienders, staff visitations
Physical - Monthly food ration
Emotional - Counseling, Guidance Programme, birthday celebration
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Educational - Academic guidance, I Coach U (ICU) Tuition Programme, referral to agencies and schools for educational and learning support and assistance
Dollars (Financial assistance in kind) - Social assistance, referral of employment for caregivers and LCSS bursary
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Our Services 
