Children's Aid Society Breaks Ground on New Facility

Charity hopes to move into the home for abused kids and young people by end-2027

- Shermaine Ang

The Children's Aid Society held its ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of Melrose Village on March 27.

The facility, which will be built on the site of the charity's old Melrose Home premises at 503 Clementi Road, is a residential care service and counselling centre for children and young people who have been through abuse or neglect.

When completed, it will feature a home-like environment for children and young people who have experienced trauma, with conducive spaces for studying and recreation, as well as easy access to professional therapy, said Mr Alvin Goh, executive director of the Children's Aid Society.

The 5,697 sq m facility will be able to house up to 60 children and young people.

Demolition works will begin in 2025, and the Children's Aid Society hopes to move in by the end of 2027.

Mr Goh said Melrose Village will integrate the charity's residential care, Melrose Home, and therapeutic services, Melrose Care, providing an environment that fosters healing, growth and development.