A baby boy died in Tai Kok Tsui a few days ago. A 3-month-old baby boy died in hospital with multiple wounds. The police later arrested two caregivers.
The director-general of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Huang Cuiling, said on the radio today (15th) that if parents entrust relatives and friends to help take care of their young children, they should choose the right caregiver carefully.
Parents in need can seek social worker assistance from the Family Service Center, and they will be referred to community support after evaluation by the social worker.
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Huang Cuiling said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium Times" that if parents entrust relatives and friends to help take care of their young children, they should choose the appropriate caregiver carefully, including considering the caregiver's home environment, mental status, and parenting experience.
After entrusting their children to caregivers, parents should also visit their children frequently to understand their current situation.
Huang Cuiling, director-general of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, said that taking nurseries as an example, the number of care places in each district currently varies, and the number of care places is limited and the supply is insufficient.
(File photo/Photo by Huang Shuhui)
When visiting, parents should pay more attention to any suspicious marks, bruises or redness on their children's body and understand the cause of these injuries.
Parents also need to pay attention to their children's reactions to the outside world.
She emphasized that parents should not take it lightly, and if they have doubts, they can take care of themselves first.
If parents are unable to take care of relatives or friends, they can seek the assistance of social workers at the Family Service Center, and they will be referred to community support after evaluation by the social workers.
Parents can also take the initiative to contact respite service centers such as nurseries and child care centers to place their children.
Take nursery schools as an example. Currently, the number of care places in each district varies. The number of care places is limited and the supply is insufficient. The average waiting time is half a year.
Wong Cui Ling urged the government to strengthen support for child care.
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