Professional Certificate in Child Protection
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Objectives
The course allows participants to better understand the child protection system and work in Singapore.
At the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to:
- Understand Singapore's Child Protection Landscape and the role of Child Protective Service in managing Child Protection cases;
- Understand the dynamics and key risk factors in assessing child protection cases;
- Understand the dynamics of working with children in the child protection setting and utilising different strategies for engagement; and
- Apply a trauma-informed lens and strategies in managing the impact of work on the professional self.
Who Should Attend
This course is targeted at social workers, school counsellors, student welfare officers and individuals who work on child protection issues, and
1) Have a Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or
2) Have at least 1 year of experience in working closely with Child Protective Service on child protection concerns if you graduate in other degree disciplines.
Delivery Mode
Face-to-Face Sessions and Preparation Work
Funding Type
SSG Funding
Course Brochure
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Enquiries
Email to swkcpepc@nus.edu.sg
Certificate Outline
The Art, Science and Practice Knowledge of Decision Making in Child Protection
[9 and 10 July 2026]
Trainers: Ng Kiah Yin
Participants will be able to:
- Describe the PFS tools that help in collaborative engagement, assessment and planning with families;
- Explain how various SDM assessment tools are used to provide balanced and rigorous assessment to make key decision points in child protection cases;
- Explain safety planning and monitoring to ensure safety of child; and
- Describe how case plan is developed and used to manage child protection cases.
Child Protective Service context of child protection in Singapore and Child Protection Dynamics
[13 and 14 July 2026]
Trainer: Alan Huan
Participants will be able to:
- Describe the theoretical perspectives, frameworks and models related to various types of child abuse;
- Explain the impact and implications of trauma on child development; and
- Give examples of strategies to engage and support caregivers based on the different CP dynamics.
Family Violence (FV), Substance Abuse and Mental Health in Child Protection
[21 and 22 July 2026]
Trainer: Vivien Tan
Participants will be able to:
- Describe the dynamics of key risk factors – FV, parental alcohol, substance abuse and mental health –when undertaking assessments;
- Illustrate the impact of FV, parental alcohol, substance abuse and mental health on parenting capacity and possible consequences on children; and
- Explain how to incorporate assessment and planning information into Partnering for Safety (PFS) and Structured Decision-making (SDM) practice tool.
Working with Children and Young People and Self of the Worker
[28 July 2026]
Trainer: Ianthe Leong
Participants will be able to:
- Articulate how family history, trauma and context may impact working with children and young persons (CYP);
- Identify and use strategies and tools for helping CYP to understand their involvement in the child protection system; and
- Explain the importance of professional resilience, preventing STS, VT and burnt when working with these children.
- Participants have to complete all 4 short courses to qualify for the Professional Certificate in Child Protection.
- Participants may apply for standalone short courses, but priority will be given to those enrolling under the Professional Certificate (PC) track.
Course Fees
| Course Title | Full Course Fee, incl. GST | Pricing after SSG Funding*, incl. GST (Singapore Citizen below 40 years / Singapore Permanent Resident) | Pricing after SSG Funding*, incl. GST (Singapore Citizen aged 40 years and above) |
| The Art, Science and Practice Knowledge of Decision Making in Child Protection | $1,853 | $1,003 | $663 |
| Child Protective Service context of child protection in Singapore and Child Protection Dynamics | $1,853 | $1,003 | $663 |
| Family Violence (FV), Substance Abuse and Mental Health in Child Protection | $1,853 | $1,003 | $663 |
| Working with Children and Young People and Self of the Worker | $926.50 | $501.50 | $331.50 |
*SSG Funding Information: Learners must achieve a ‘Competent’ grade in assessment, to be eligible for SSG funding.
Please note that learners may have to bear the full course fee (incl. GST) if they fail to meet this requirement.
About the Instructors
Mr Alan Huan
Ms Mg Kiah Yin
After graduating with a Bachelor in Social Work (Merit) from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) in 2014, Alan worked with youth-at-risks with a Youth Social Service Agency where he did case management under the Enhanced Step Up (ESU) programme and developed and ran experiential learning programmes with youths.
In 2017, Alan joined the Safe and Strong Families Preservation (SSF-P) Pilot Programme in Child Protective Service (CPS), doing intensive family preservation work with CPS cases. Alan then joined the capability building team within CPS in 2019 and has since been focusing on competency building work for both Child Protection Officers (CPOs) and Child Protection stakeholders in the community.
Alan is also a Registered Social Worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) since 2014.
Ms Ng Kiah Yin holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and brings over 10 years of comprehensive experience in social service delivery, having provided casework and case management services to diverse vulnerable populations. Her frontline experience spans clients with varying needs, from financial assistance to rehabilitation and protection services.
Driven by her commitment to professional development within the sector, Kiah Yin transitioned from frontline practice to specialise in capability building and training. She is a registered Adult Educator and certified trainer in Structured Decision Making Tools and Safety Planning—critical frameworks used by protection professionals. Her training portfolio encompasses case management, crisis intervention, and worker self-care, reflecting her holistic approach to professional development.
Beyond her training role, Kiah Yin serves as a strategic driver for capability development across the protection landscape. Her expertise in workplace learning has enabled her to design and implement learning structures and curricula that enhance practice standards within Protective Services. Kiah Yin is passionate about fostering positive client outcomes through strengthened professional capabilities and values the diverse perspectives that learners contribute to the training environment.
Ms Vivien Tan
Ms Ianthe Leong
Ms Vivien Tan graduated with a Master’s in Counselling from Monash University in 2016, she has worked with various client profiles (EIPIC, secondary school counsellor, and aftercare worker) prior to joining the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) in 2018 to work with children and youth who experienced abuse and neglect.
Within MSF’s Protective Services division, Vivien has gained comprehensive experience across critical operational areas, including conducting social investigations and referral intake and triage assessments. Since 2022, she has provided practice support to community agencies, where she leads coordination and practice enhancement initiatives for social service agencies including Child Protection Specialist Centre and Safe and Strong Families - Preservation programmes.
Vivien is also involved in providing training for Protective Service staff and key stakeholders since 2019 and combines her frontline protection experience to deliver the trainings.
Ms Ianthe Leong graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), she has over a decade of frontline experience working closely with youth offenders in the Singapore Boys’/ Girls’ Home and children in Protective Service, and with their families and network. During this time, Ianthe also led a team of child protection officers in the intervention unit and helped build capabilities of social workers and officers in the child protection landscape through training and coaching.
Ianthe is a Registered Social Worker and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Psychology at NTU full time. She is experienced in journeying with individuals and families through difficult circumstances, and passionate in helping them achieve their optimal and best functioning in life.