Funded by the Lo Ying Shek Chi Wai Foundation, Hands-On Parent Empowerment-20® Program (HOPE-20®) is one of the first locally-developed and evidence-based parent education programs in Hong Kong. It is based on a 3-year research conducted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and The University of Hong Kong from 2012-2015.
The research aimed to promote children’s positive development through early intervention, featuring 20 sessions of childcare centre-based parent training for those with children aged 2-3. According to the research, parents greatly benefited from the program. Successful completion of the program enabled their children to perform much better in understanding concepts for preschoolers and acquiring language skills. Besides, the stress level of the parents was comparatively low and their children had fewer behavioral problems.
Prof. Cynthia LEUNG Man
Professor of the Department of Applied Social Sciences
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Sandra TSANG Kit-man, JP
Associate Professor of the Department of Social Work and Social Administration
The University of Hong Kong
Ms. Jody LEE Shuk-fai
Research Officer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Registered Social Worker
Ms. Rainbow NG Choi-fai
Research Officer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Registered Social Worker
Ms. Yuki WONG Ka-ka
Research Officer, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Registered Social Worker
The program is carried out in small groups (8–15 participants for each group). It comprises of 20 two-hour sessions on a weekly basis.
HOPE-20® has been under Healthy Seed’s management since 2014, while execution matters such as the arrangements for instructors and program planning have been implemented by Hong Kong Christian Service. Apart from conducting HOPE-20® at the Healthy Seed Centre, Healthy Seed provides outreach services for pre-primary institutions in collaboration with non-profit organizations in Hong Kong. Examples of these services include free “HOPE-20® Parents’ Groups”, “HOPE-20® Train the Trainer” workshops and “HOPE-20® Mentorship Program”.
HOPE-20® Mentorship
The mentorship program equips the professional staffs with course leading skill and communication skill through in-depth case study, group discussion and mentorship.
HOPE-20® Train the Trainer
The training enriches the knowledge of professional staffs in handling parents’ and children’s emotion, as well as reinforcing their practical skills through case study and group discussion.
HOPE-20® Parents' Group
Hands-On Parent Empowerment Program (HOPE-20) Parent's Group enhances parents' knowledge and skills to advance family well-being.
Professionals in early childhood education are named the “HOPE-20® Recognized Professional Instructor”, who are entitled to deliver the HOPE-20® Program upon completion of the HOPE-20® Train the Trainer and HOPE-20® Mentorship programs.
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The HOPE-20® programs under Healthy Seed are all delivered by registered social workers. Most of them are from the research team of HOPE-20® specializing in the development of parenting education and related professional training. Also, Healthy Seed’s social workers are featured in articles and media interviews to share their experiences and pass on positive parenting skills. They also assist in the production of multimedia content in this regard.
Ms. Jody LEE Shuk-fai
Ms. Jody LEE Shuk-fai
Healthy Seed Education Officer (Registered Social Worker)
Ms. Rainbow NG Choi-fai
Ms. Rainbow NG Choi-fai
Healthy Seed Education Officer (Registered Social Worker)
Ms. Yuki WONG Ka-ka
Ms. Yuki WONG Ka-ka
Healthy Seed Education Officer (Registered Worker)
