Hong Kong charity calls for foster carers from diverse backgrounds to ease backlog
Hundreds of vulnerable children in Hong Kong are waiting for temporary homes, with a local charity urging more households from diverse backgrounds to step forward as demand for foster placements continues to outstrip supply. Mother’s Choice said 222 children remained on the official waiting list for placement, adding that single carers now make up nearly 10 per cent of foster parents in its Project Bridge programme, while the rest are married or same-sex couples. The charity,
A Hong Kong charity is appealing for individuals and couples from a wider range of backgrounds to become foster carers. Currently, hundreds of vulnerable children are on a waiting list for temporary placements, as the need for foster homes exceeds the available supply. Mother's Choice reported that nearly 10% of foster parents in their program are single individuals, with the majority being married or same-sex couples. The organization aims to increase the pool of potential carers to address the significant backlog.
The appeal highlights a critical shortage of foster homes, impacting the well-being of vulnerable children in Hong Kong who are awaiting stable temporary care.
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