1. 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. 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. 3 Policy Options increase family income universal Vs targeted provision child as future citizen Vs worker care or control www.missionaustralia.com.an (National Youth Survey 2005: key and emerging issues)

4. 4 Family First home visiting nurse (health clinic) universal offer to all mothers 20% families decline the service key indicators: biannual report

5. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 10 Contact Point Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Centre EMB Kindergarten Kindergarten cum Child Care Centre SWD IFSC

11. 11 Collaboration (Education – Social Welfare) Stationing Social Worker Family Counseling Parents’ group, talk, workshops Volunteers (youth, adult, foreigner) Adjustment preparation Community resources

12. 12 Collaboration (Health – Education) Prevention & Promotion Positive Parenting Program Collaboration (Health – Social Welfare) Post-natal hotline