Policy Address

Protect Children and Provide Support for Students

Strengthen Family Cohesion and Safeguard Children

272. The Government will set up an Integrated Family Service Centre in Kwu Tung North NDA in the Northern Metropolis, to support families and children in the area. In addition, we will support and educate divorced/separated parents to collaborate in shouldering continuous and joint parental responsibilities in raising their children. We will also offer transitional support to young people who no longer receive residential child-care services but lack family support.

273. To complement the implementation of the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance, the Government has promulgated the Guide for Mandated Reporters to assist mandated reporters in mastering child protection principles, and will continue to provide training and relevant resources for specified professionals from the social welfare, education and healthcare sectors. The EDB will also step up promotion of positive parenting education.

Enhance Support for Children with Special Needs

274. For children with special needs receiving On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services, the Government will provide bridging and support services during their first term in primary school.