 How TRANS Centre Started...
 was started in 1978 by a group of people who shared a common vision of helping young people in Bedok South. With this, the seed for the future of TRANS Centre (TC) was sown.
" Mats were laid at the void deck as there was no office then."
- Mr Yeow Shih Shin, Chairman from 1987 to 1995
and 1996 to 1997, pioneer volunteer
"TRANS Centre" was registered with the Registry of Societies,
with "TRANS" being the acronym for
Temasek Reachout and Neighbourhood Services.
1988 - 1990
This was a period where TC reached an important stage of growth when future directions, goals and objectives of the organisation were reviewed. At this point, there was growing recognition that working with the families beyond the needs of children and youths was important.
This was also a time where TC built on its strength of providing training for staff and volunteers for greater effectiveness in their work with clients.
Many programmes were further developed, one of them being the Children Drop-In.
" TC is the place where I grew up. Together with staff, volunteers, children and youths but all in all they are family! "
- Mr Kelvin Lim, volunteer since 1992
1991
was launched.
1992-93
TC built on its strength in running
1994
At this point, TC was bursting at the seams. There was hardly any space to conduct counselling in privacy, and volunteers were jostling for space during evening meetings.
 10 April 1994 : TRANS Centre Walkathon 
TC was re-organised into a Family Service Centre. A TC Fund-Raising-cum-Walkathon was organised to the theme of "With Each Step We Care" to raise funds for TC's expansion.
1995-99
November 1995 marked the official opening of TRANS Centre at its new premises - Blk 411, Bedok North Ave 2. The new Centre was a dream come true. With its new opening, TC expanded into a full-fledged FSC with 11 staff.
2000
A 60-page booklet, , written in celebration of the spirit of volunteerism, was launched in June 2000.
The was officially launched on 11 November 2000.
2001
Year 2001 marked the birth of the Family Service Centre at Toh Yi Drive, Block 1. officially commenced in January 2001.
2002
TRANS Centre (Bt. Timah) and TRANS Students' Care was officially opened on 23 March by Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister of State, Ministry of Community Development and Sports.
To read more about the
growth of TRANS Centre,
be sure to pick up a copy of
"The Story of TRANS Centre"
at our centres.
2003
In an effort to manage and protect elderly who have been abused, the Ministry of Community, Youth and Sports has tasked TRANS Centre to spearhead and manage Elder Protection Services in Singapore. TRANS Centre also has the specialized function of leading the Elder Protection Team (EPT) which is a multi-disciplinary team formed in Sept 2003 to manage cases of elder abuse.
TRANS Centre celebrated 25 years in Social Service in Singapore.
To read more about the
works of TRANS Centre,
do pick up a copy of
TRANS Centre's Annual Report
at our centres.
2004
TRANS Centre officially launched into Elder Abuse Work with the support of the Ministry of Community, Youth and Sports at the Elder Abuse Symposium.
2005
In an effort to prevent elder abuse, TRANS Centre has reached out to approximately 4500 people through 19 community talks on elder abuse at grassroots functions, organized by the People's Association's (PA) since May 2004.
2006
Our current Adoption Team at TRANS Centre Bukit Timah :
TRANS Centre's first year (FY 05/06) in providing Adoption Services has been exciting and flourishing. As TRANS Centre Bukit Timah gained speed in providing services like preparation of home study and post-placement assessment reports and counselling for adoptive parents and their children, the number of accredited assessors also soared from 2 to 7.
2007
The year marked the birth of SAFE@TRANS, the specialised centre that manages elder abuse and family violence nation-wide. SAFE@TRANS is located at Blk 410, Bedok North Ave 2. During the year, there was extensive coverage of our elder protection work by the mass media, thereby increasing public awareness of the issues.
Our Executive Director, Chow Choy Yin, was presented the "Outstanding Social Worker Award 2007" by President Nathan for her pioneering work in elder protection in Singapore.
2008
TRANS Students' Care underwent major renovations, as part of the continuing efforts to ensure that the centre is conducive for the children's learning and development.
2009
TRANS Centre celebrated its 30th anniversary with a dinner that was graced by Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, Minister of State for Community Development, Youth and Sports.
2010
As of 1 April 2010, TRANS Centre was officially rebranded as TRANS Family Services. The change is to better reflect the scope of work of the organisation with 4 centres under its management. The 4 centres are namely, TRANS Family Service Centre (Bedok), TRANS Family Service Centre (Bukit Timah), TRANS SAFE Centre and TRANS Student Care Centre.
TRANS SAFE Centre was officially opened by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports on 24 April 2010.
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Early 1980s
