1 Report-back Seminar “ Early Intervention” in Family and Pre-school Children Services Implementing “Early Intervention” in Child Care Service in HK Tse Shuk In Hong Kong YWCA (March 20, 2006)
2 Policy Shift Child protection and youth justice investigation and intervention prevention Focus on parenting and community private matter public policy Labour market getting women into work Early Intervention ( Australia ) early stage of problem early in life of child
3 Policy Options increase family income universal Vs targeted provision child as future citizen Vs worker care or control (National Youth Survey 2005: key and emerging issues)
4 Family First home visiting nurse (health clinic) universal offer to all mothers 20% families decline the service key indicators: biannual report
5 Child Care Service long day care 7:30am – 6:00pm pre-school 9:00am – 5:00pm family day care child care in shopping centre Support for young parents ( YWCA New South Wales ) Budget cookbook Your Guide For Life as a Parent
6 Somerville Park Early Childhood Education Centre Toy library – old toys Senior citizens – as volunteers Coffee shop – parent waiting while sharing & mutual support Take-home meal services Planting & theatres areas – child-centered learning model Fathers’ participation valued Door sign with different languages Grandparents’ needs as carer
7 Early Intervention ( Hong Kong) early stage of problem – more Early in life of child – growing More recognition of the formative years & inclusion into the formal education system More integration & collaboration needed
8 Child Care Services after Harmonization KindergartenKindergarten cum Child Care Centre EMBEMB + SWD Age 3-6Age 2-6 Half day Whole day Integrated program Occasional care Extended hours For familiesFor families both parents are working
9 Two services catering for families’ different needs Consistent monitoring system Adequate resources allocation for these foundation years: Pre-school service Areas to be improved
10 Contact Point Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Centre EMB Kindergarten Kindergarten cum Child Care Centre SWD IFSC
11 Collaboration (Education – Social Welfare) Stationing Social Worker Family Counseling Parents’ group, talk, workshops Volunteers (youth, adult, foreigner) Adjustment preparation Community resources
12 Collaboration (Health – Education) Prevention & Promotion Positive Parenting Program Collaboration (Health – Social Welfare) Post-natal hotline