18/09/2026
國際社對《香港特別行政區經濟和社會發展第一個五年規劃（2026—2030年）》及2026年《施政報告》的回應 (二)
ISSHK supports “First Five-Year Plan for the Economic and Social Development of the HKSAR (2026–2030)” and the 2026 Policy Address (Part 2)
二、兒童保護及家庭支援
《五年規劃》提出持續完善兒童保護制度，並明確提出將家庭支援由「危機應對」逐步轉向「預防與促進家庭韌力」的長期策略，本社對此表示認同。《施政報告》提出再增建三所資助獨立幼兒中心、額外提供約1,800個照顧名額，及逐步將課後託管服務恆常化。我們認為相關措施絶對有助基層及在職家庭更容易使用託管服務，紓緩家長在工作與照顧子女之間的壓力。
本社旗下的深水埗及天水圍綜合家庭服務中心，多年來支援基層家庭及兒童，深知家長在兼顧工作與家庭責任面對的挑戰。對於單親家庭、低收入家庭、少數族裔家庭以及缺乏親屬支援的家庭而言，穩定、可負擔及容易接觸的托兒與託管服務尤其重要，亦往往直接影響家長能否持續就業及兒童的生活穩定。
另外，本社兩所綜合家庭服務中心及其他服務單位將繼續密切配合政府持續完善懷疑虐兒個案處理和通報機制的方針，及早識別和介入。機構不同單位的社工在本年初強制舉報虐兒條例實施以來，一直在不同層面加強有關保護兒童的宣傳和教育，加深基層家庭對條例的認識，亦繼續透過活動向家長提供育兒方面的支援，在弱勢社群築起保護兒童的安全網。
三、少數族裔支援
本社歡迎政府進一步完善少數族裔支援服務，並從長者照顧、青年發展及社區參與等層面，建立更全面的支援網絡。透過增設「耆樂共融」網絡及「成功友導」計劃，分別對加強對少數族裔長者的社區支援，以及為少數族裔青年提供生涯規劃分享。
本社分別於2024年及2025年因應施政報告方針開設DREAM少數族裔人士支援服務中心、少數族裔關愛隊及HOPE少數族裔傳譯及翻譯服務中心，全方位為少數族裔人士提供支援及服務，同時又積極在中心拓展「女士網絡」及「青年網絡」。我們同意少數族裔長者是極需照顧的一群，因此早在開設DREAM少數族裔人士支援服務中心已致力發展長者為本的服務，例如藝術治療小組及健康講座。我們期望積極貢獻「耆樂共融」網絡，引領少數族裔長者走入社區，亦能讓社會及早識別其需要，並提供適切轉介。
在扶助少數族裔青年方面，我們亦喜見政府將把「少數族裔社區大使」試驗計劃恆常化，並吸納具學歷或專業資格的少數族裔人士參與福利服務。本社一直與學校及商界合作，為少數族裔青年的提供職業輔導及就業機會，啓發他們探索職業前路的無限可能。本社深信少數族裔人士不只是福利服務的接受者，亦是香港社會的重要持份者及社區建設伙伴。透過發揮不同族裔的語言、文化及專業才能，定能共同推動香港建立更開放、包容及多元的社會。
2. Child Protection and Family Support
The Five-Year Plan proposes the continuous enhancement of the child protection system, and also clearly sets out a long-term strategy of gradually shifting family support from a “crisis response” approach to one focused on “prevention and the promotion of family resilience.” Our organisation fully supports this direction. The Policy Address proposes the addition of three more subsidized standalone child care centres, providing approximately 1,800 additional child care places, and gradually regularising after-school care services. We believe these measures will greatly improve access to child care and custodial services for grassroots and working families, helping to alleviate the pressure parents face in balancing work and childcare responsibilities.
Through our Integrated Family Service Centres in Sham Shui Po and Tin Shui Wai, we have supported grassroots families and children for many years and have a deep understanding of the challenges parents face in managing both work and family responsibilities. For single-parent families, low-income families and ethnic minority families and families with limited support from relatives, stable, affordable, and accessible child care and custodial services are particularly important. Such services often have a direct impact on whether parents can remain in employment and on the stability of children's daily lives.
In addition, our two Integrated Family Service Centres and other service units will continue to support the Government’s ongoing efforts to improve the handling and reporting mechanisms for suspected child abuse cases. Since the implementation of the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance earlier this year, social workers across all service units have strengthened promotional and educational efforts related to child protection at different levels.
3. Support for Ethnic Minorities
We welcome the Government’s further enhancement of support services for ethnic minorities and its efforts to establish a more comprehensive support network covering elderly care, youth development, and community participation. The newly introduced “Elder Harmony Network” and “Success Counsel Programme” will respectively strengthen community support for ethnic minority elders and provide career planning and experience-sharing opportunities for ethnic minority youth.
In line with the policy directions set out in the 2024 and 2025 Policy Addresses, the Agency established the DREAM Ethnic Minority Support Service Centre, the Ethnic Minority Care Team, and the HOPE Ethnic Minority Interpretation and Translation Service Centre in 2024 and 2025. These initiatives provide comprehensive support and services for ethnic minority communities. At the same time, we have actively developed a Women’s Network and a Youth Network through our centres.
We share the view that ethnic minority elders are a group in particular need of support. Therefore, since the establishment of the DREAM Ethnic Minority Support Service Centre, we have been committed to developing elder-focused services, including art therapy groups and health seminars. We look forward to actively contributing to the Elder Harmony Network by helping ethnic minority elders engage with the community, facilitating early identification of their needs, and ensuring appropriate referrals to suitable services.
With regard to supporting ethnic minority youth, we are pleased that the Government plans to regularise the EM District Ambassador Pilot Scheme and encourage individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds who possess academic qualifications or professional credentials to participate in welfare services.
The Agency has long collaborated with schools and the business sector to provide career guidance and employment opportunities for ethnic minority youth, inspiring them to explore the many possibilities for their future careers. By harnessing the linguistic, cultural, and professional strengths of different ethnic groups, we can work together to build a more open, inclusive, and diverse society in Hong Kong.
