Hong Kong Single Parents Association
Calls for Governor Support for Single-Parent Families
According to the 2021 population census, there are over 72,000 single parents in Hong Kong, with more than 94,000 minor children. In a recent interview with the “SCOM Talk Show” of the School of Communication, Jessie Yu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Single Parents Association, emphasized that the support needs of single-parent families differ significantly from those of two-parent families. She expressed concerns that the services currently provided by the government may not be suitable for single parents.
Yu urged the government to include the Single Parents Association in its funding, allowing the organization to offer comprehensive services tailored to the needs of single-parent families. She stated, “Current social welfare often operates on a remedial basis. Support is available only after one has fallen or faced an issue. Can’t we implement preventive measures before they fall?”
