Brief Introduction

Since 2012, we have been providing Kindergarten social work services to our affiliated nursery schools and other kindergartens. These services aim to help parents connect with themselves, and their children, creating joyful moments for families and spreading seeds of happiness which is based on our Evidence-based Framework of “Three-pillar Happy Family Model”. 

In 2019, we were awarded from the Social Welfare Department's Lotteries Fund to implement a three-year "Pilot Scheme on Social Work Services for Pre-primary Institutions." As part of this initiative, we established the "Hand in Hand," "Hand in Hand Together" and "Hand in Hand. Walk with Love" Kindergarten Social Work Service Teams. These teams provided comprehensive services to 25 pre-primary institutions (PPIs), supporting pre-school children and their families. 

Due to the positive outcomes of the pilot scheme, the government regularized the service in August 2022 by establishing District-based Social Work Teams. Starting August 1, 2024, we serve 16 PPIs in the Tung Chung and Tai O districts. Guided by our mission to protect children, we aim to connect stakeholders within PPIs and the community, ensuring that children grow up in a safe and healthy environment while addressing the needs of children, parents, caregivers, and personnel of the PPIs.

Service District

Tung Chung and Tai O districts

Service Objectives

1. Early identification of children and families in need by our Well-developed Screening Tools to provide appropriate services and prevent crises.

2. Assist children in developing effective emotional regulation and social skills to promote their physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.

3. Enhance parenting skills and abilities of parents and caregivers, strengthening parent-child connections.

4. Provide emotional and crisis support to parents and caregivers, connect them with community resources, and reinforce family relationships.

5. Support school personnel in identifying and assisting children and families in need.

Service Targets

Pre-primary children and their families, and personnel of PPIs participating in our "Social Work Services for Pre-primary Institutions”.

• Parent-child Activities

• Organize diverse parent-child activities to create joyful family moments, foster positive experiences, and strengthen family relationships.

• Consultation

• Provide professional consultation services for school personnel, children in need, and their families.

• Individual Counseling

• Offer case services for children and families in need, addressing their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, and facilitating referrals when necessary.

• Group Activities

• Conduct group activities for children or parents to foster children's holistic development, support parents and caregivers, and build peer support networks.

• Parent Education

• Deliver seminars or workshops to enhance parenting skills and rekindle the motivation for positive parenting.

• Crisis Support

• Connect PPIs and community resources to support families during crises.

“Names of Pre-primary Institutions Provided with Social Work Services for Pre-Primary Institutions by Our Organization (Listed in No Particular Order)"

Application for Service
For further information, please feel free to contact the School Social Worker.


Publications

Over the past few years, in addition to providing frontline services, we have also published various educational materials. These include two picture books with four stories and a board game as part of the "Children's Emotions" program: "I'm So Scared," "The Little Train is Lost," "Banana Poop," and "Hin Hin's Building Blocks Car." These resources help parents better understand children's emotional development and engage with their children through play, fostering emotional intelligence in pre-school children.

Additionally, we introduced the "Joyful Journey: 21-Day Joyful Family Adventure”, encouraging families to embark on a 21-day journey together. The Boxset includes the "Joyful Journey" journal and mission cards, as well as "Family Fun Destinations" magnetic stickers with a background board and base, offering families a fresh experience of enriching a happy family together.