[SWIPE TO READ] From mentor to Residential Manager, and eventually Deputy Head of Home before stepping down to be a full-time mummy. Dara’s journey of 10 years at HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC) not only saw her commitment to her therapeutic work, but also her inspirational leadership in co-leading the team during its transition phase into a Therapeutic Group Home setting.

Dara’s early work saw her journeying right beside many of our then-residents at DRTC. She shares how the close interaction with the girls is the most purposeful part of her work where she “go(es) into the valley of brokenness with them and then emerg(e) from it to a place of acceptance and hope.” 💪

As the former Deputy Head of Home, she enjoyed being part of the pioneering work that Dayspring was doing before transitioning to its current setting as a Therapeutic Group Home (TGH): “We had to learn about the new setting ourselves while motivating staff to adopt it. Because of these two concurrent mega tasks in hand, you could say the transition was very challenging for us.”

Curious to learn more about her story? Stay tuned! 🧡

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We are excited to introduce to you a special someone who was a pivotal figure that helped to lead change at Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC). 💖A lady with a heart to serve, her story of strength, challenges and personal milestones illustrates the love and care she had for the team and girls at DRTC.

Do stick around as we reveal this personal journey of hers!

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[SWIPE TO READ] Happy Father’s Day to all wonderful fathers and father-figures! We salute you for constantly striving to provide the best for your family and being the real superheroes in our lives. 🦸‍♂️🎉

Frank Ng, Senior Executive, Learning and Development (Human Resource) at HCSA, shares his thoughts on the role of fathers: “Dads are not just the breadwinners, protectors, or heads of households. We play an empowering role in our children’s lives and co-guide them into contributing back to the family and community.”

No doubt most parents will attest to the joy of seeing their children’s growth through the years. Frank is no different, highlighting happy moments with his three daughters (aged 28, 24 and 20) in the form of seeing them achieve significant milestones in their own lives – from completing their education to working, to getting married and building their own loving homes.

Unlike when the children were younger, Frank explained that with oft-conflicting schedules, it is understandably more difficult to spend quality time with all three of them. To overcome this barrier, he now “make(s) plans with them individually instead of as a family.” He adds: “We do not have to only gather when everyone is available. By spending time alone one-on-one with my daughters, I also get to reminisce about some of their childhood memories, which may be different for each of them.”

Let’s continue to celebrate ‘Super Dads’ like Frank, and the many ways they support and shape our families! Keen to support our beneficiary fathers in their endeavours? You can donate today via link in bio. 👈🏽

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[SWIPE TO READ] Parenting is a lifelong journey. Just as we shape our children, they, in turn, shape us as well. Colin Liaw, HCSA’s Director, Digital Transformation, is dad to Vicki (22), Julia (21) and Emmanuel (13), and shares what being a father means to him.

“Seeing my kids growing well, overcoming challenges in their lives and finding their own space to thrive in, and making a positive impact are the few of the proudest moments I have as their dad.” Colin adds: “That my children also know my heart and understand the intentions behind certain less-popular decisions that were made for them is also precious to me.”

Colin admits that it has been increasingly difficult to spend much needed quality time with his family as the children get older. However, with food as a common love, the family often goes out for meals at new or interesting places, whether it be locally or abroad during holidays.

This Father’s Day weekend is a low-key affair for the family of five. He said, “Eat, chill, tell some dad jokes, and have a great time talking about things I’ve said or done as a father in the past that might be hilarious for them now that they're much older.”

Keep watching this page for more stories from our HCSA ‘Super Dads’! 🦸‍♂️

Yet to purchase a Father’s Day gift for Dad? Gift him a ‘Super Dad’ Mao Shan Wang Durian Cake from @goldenmomentssg today! In support of our beneficiary fathers, $10 from the purchase of every ‘Super Dad’ cake goes towards HCSA. Order now via link in bio! ⬅

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[SWIPE TO READ] Dad, 爸爸, Ayah, Appa - in our eyes, they're our OG superheroes! 🦸‍♂️✨ This Father’s Day week, we celebrate and honour the tireless contribution and sacrifices of fathers for their families, with stories from our HCSA ‘Super Dads’!

Gerard Wong, HCSA’s Executive, Partnerships, reveals how becoming a father “drastically changed (his) life priorities.” A loving father of two kids 🧑🏽👧🏽 (aged 4 and 2), he explains: “With two little ones who now rely heavily on me and my wife, we can no longer focus on just our needs and wants. It never ceases to amaze me to see them learn faster than I did as a child. Thinking about how they'll be when they grow up brings me a lot of joy and hope!”

Between work and life commitments, most parents can attest to feeling like the hours in a day just whizzing by and quality time spent with family never seems enough. Gerard echoes the sentiment, citing evenings as his busiest – and most important - time of the day as his attention is solely on the children. “I avoid doing anything else during those precious few hours to ensure 100% of my attention is with them – from showers, to dinners, and all the way to storytime before bed,” he adds.

Stay tuned to hear more stories from our HCSA ‘Super Dads’. ✨

Yet to purchase a Father’s Day gift? Surprise Dad with @goldenmomentssg ‘Super Dad’ Mao Shan Wang Durian Cake today! For every cake purchased, $10 will be donated to support our beneficiary fathers at HCSA. Order now via link in bio!

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It's no secret that parenting can be challenging, especially for single parents who have to balance personal needs with responsibilities of childrearing. How then can we help our single-parent families foster a more positive and loving home environment whilst caring for their children?

Here's a #latergram of HCSA Dayspring SPIN's second empowerment session this year in celebration of Mother and Father's Days! It was a joyful day filled with exciting activities for all who attended. Special thanks to our gift sponsors, @esblessingbox and @flowerandtree.sg, as well as volunteers from @ngeeannpoly and @youthcorpssg for organising fun activities for the little ones! 💐🎁🎨

Not forgetting @ecf.sg and @chapterzerosg for sponsoring and conducting the insightful introductory 'Respectful Parenting' workshop respectively for our mummies and daddies. Through the session, they were able to have a heartfelt group discussion to reflect on their parenting wins and losses. They also explored helpful ways to balance self-care and parenting and learn how to be more present for their kids. 🧘🏻

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If food goes beyond sustenance and cooking intrigues and excites you, you could be one course away from making your hopes and dreams a reality! 👨🏽‍🍳🍽

For our 31st batch of graduates, they came one step closer towards their goals upon the completion of the 6-week WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) course at HCSA Academy. 🥳 The pandemic meant many graduation ceremonies had to be suspended. But with the gradual return to normalcy, we are thankful that our current (and future) graduates can commemorate this significant milestone with their loved ones. 💙

An intimate graduation ceremony was held for Ivan and Sulaiman – family members were invited and served the meals specially prepared by our graduates. 🥘🍮 Classic mashed potato, cauliflower gratin, tomato braised chicken and egg fried rice were only a few of the yummy dishes put together!

We wish them the best in their future endeavours as they move forward in their culinary journey.

Help us level the playing field for aspiring chefs like Ivan and Sulaiman, giving them a fresh start and a way to provide for themselves and their families while they pursue their passion. Donate via link in bio!

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#DidYouKnow in the culinary world, chefs mark a milestone in their careers when they begin managing the operation’s food costs? 🥩🥔🥦 This significant development testifies to their growth in the industry and that they’re also ready to take on more advanced responsibilities!

In a recent session of our alumni skills enhancement programme, HCSA Academy welcomed graduates back to learn the fundamentals of food cost management. Taught by Chef Sony Haq, the workshop equipped them with a deeper understanding of the importance of yield and cost calculation methods and purchase strategies. In an industry as competitive as F&B and where customers are increasingly quality-conscious, chefs play a crucial role in helping their restaurants maintain healthy bottom lines.

Launched in October 2021, HCSA Academy’s alumni skills enhancement programme promotes continuous learning, and encourages graduates to upskill and grow professionally within the F&B industry. The programme also provides professional networking opportunities for graduates to form new connections, seek advice and learn new skills.

Keen to help vulnerable communities be equipped with professional skills to secure stable employment in the F&B industry and support themselves? Click link in bio to donate today! ✨

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‘Home-cooked’ meals take on a slightly different meaning for our residents from HCSA Highpoint Halfway House, but they’re still made with lots of care and love! As part of our ‘Giving a Future and a Hope’ programme funded by the @c3asg, our senior volunteers assist our HCSA Academy chefs to prepare local delights for our residents. From prepping ingredients, cooking, to packing and cleaning up, no task is too small to make a difference. ❤ Thanks to them, our Highpoint residents look forward to a hearty dinner every month!

As a recipient of C3A’s Silver Volunteer Fund (SVF), HCSA strives to actively engage senior volunteers and empower them to lead full, active and meaningful lives – creating a vibrant pro-age Singapore where seniors can age well.✨

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