(1)   Services Introduction

    For early identification of and to provide assistance to pre-primary children, their families and caregivers with welfare needs The “Pilot Scheme on Social Work Service for Pre-primary Institutions” (the Pilot Scheme) has been implemented by the HKSAR Social Welfare Department in the academic year 2018-2019

(2)   Service goals

     -Early identification of children and their family members in      potential crisis, and immediate referral, enrollment, counseling, referral and other services.

- Work with the school to cultivate children's positive emotions and strengthen their resilience, power and problem-solving ability.

- Organize parenting groups and seminars to strengthen parents' understanding of children's needs at different stages.

- Strengthen parent-child relationships and communication, and strengthen family relationships.

- Support teachers to identify and intervene in children's needs and provide professional advice.

- Extend the supporting network and strengthen the co-operation between school and the community

(3)   Target Group

Children, their family member and school staff who join the “Pilot Scheme on Social Work Service for Pre-primary Institutions”

(4)   Content

Prevention measures:

-          Provide activities, for instance moral education, emotional management and promotion to primary school for preschool children

-          Organize parenting education groups and seminars for parents

-          Provide professional training for school staff

Developmental measures:

-          Provide professional tutoring, growth groups and activities for preschool children and their families

-          Hold regular case conferences for staff to assist in supporting the developmental needs of pre-school children and their families

Therapeutic measures:

-          Provide crisis management and professional consultation for needy cases

(5)   How to apply

-          Please contact the school social worker or school staff in person