SWD 47-51
Functions of the Social Welfare Department
The content of the file consists of the following:
• Circular from the Colonial Secretary’s Office to all heads of departments to provide a short note of their functions
• Write-up of the function of the Singapore Social Welfare Department
• Circular from the Secretary for Social Welfare to all heads of sections to provide a brief note on its functions
• The functions of the Social Welfare Department covering:
• Advice Services of the Department of Social Welfare
• Settlements Section
• Public Assistance
• Women and Children’s Section
• Community Development Section
• Probation Section
• Juvenile Court
• Social Research Section
• Citizens’ Advice Bureau and Settlements Section
Jan 1951 - Apr 1952
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