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Chih Ai Parents’ Association

Chih Ai Parents’ Association

Introduction

Chih Ai Parents’ Association is a mutual support organisation for parents. It was founded in 1982 by a group of parents who were utilising our “Infant Stimulation and Parent Effectiveness Training Service”. The association is now affiliated with Hong Kong Christian Service.

Purposes and Objectives

  1. Increase parents' awareness of the mental and physical development of children with special needs or developmental delay.
  2. Enhance parents' understanding on rehabilitation services and related policies.
  3. Consolidate parents’ strength to strive for the best interest and welfare of children with special needs or developmental delay.
  4. Promote friendship among members and provide opportunities for exchanging experiences and mutual assistance.

Funding

Our funding comes mainly from membership fees and donations from caring individuals and groups.

Membership Fees and Membership

  • 1-year membership: 
    Annual Membership fee: $50
    Membership period lasts 1 year and is valid of the first year until 31 March of the following year.

  • 3-year membership:
    Three-year Membership fee: $100
    Membership period lasts 3 year and is valid of the first year until 31 March of the third year.     

Membership Criteria

  1. Basic Member
    Families who are using or have used the services under our "Child Rehabilitation Service/ Infant Stimulation and Parent Effectiveness Training Service" can apply to become basic members.

  2. Sponsored Member
    Families of children with special needs (attending primary school or under aged 12) can apply to become sponsored members.

Membership Application

Those who meet the above eligibility criteria and are interested to join the Association may contact our centres or fill in the application form and send a cheque (payable to "Hong Kong Christian Service") to Child Rehabilitation Service, Hong Kong Christian Service (Address: 4/F, 33 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong) or any of our centres.

Membership Withdrawal

A person who chooses to withdraw from membership must notify the Association one month in advance. In general, the membership will expire automatically after the valid period.

Scope of Services

  • Educational programmes: Organises talks, lectures, seminars, visits to relevant social welfare units and education institutes and facilities.
  • Advocacy work: Holds regional meetings, executive committee meetings; participates in forums of local parent organisations; conducts service needs surveys and social research, and other advocacy activities.
  • Mutual support activities: Hosts mutual support groups, sharing sessions, interest-based activities and large-scale parent-child events.

Executive Committee Structure

  • The Executive Committee of Chi-Ai Parents’ Association is elected at the annual general meeting for a term of 2 years.
  • The Executive Committee is composed of 7 posts, including chairman, vice chairman, secretary, treasurer, education officer, editor and recreation officer, who are elected by the executive members.
  • The Executive Committee holds a meeting every 2 months. Updated information of the association will be delivered to the parents of various centres by the executive members and social workers from the centres.
  • Executive Committee Members List (2022/23):
    *List in alphabetical order
    PostNameAffiliated Centre
    ChairmanMs Tang Siu ChiKwai Hing Early Education and Training Centre
    Vice ChairmanMs Lai Hoi KeiWan Tsui Early Education and Training Centre
    Ms Siu Ying KwanYuen Long Early Education and Training Centre
    TreasurerMs Chan Fung ShanYuen Long Early Education and Training Centre
    SecretaryMs Chui Ka PoCheung Wah Child Care Centre
    Ms Li Hau SheungWan Tsui Early Education and Training Centre
    EditorMs Leung Ka YeeMorrison Hill Child Development Centre
    Ms Li Hau SheungWan Tsui Early Education and Training Centre
    Ms Wong Chui Sze, TracyCheung Wah Child Care Centre
    Education Officer

    Ms Chen Yim Xiang

    Kwai Hing Early Education and Training Centre

    Ms Cheng Sin Yu, Jentry 

    Choi Wan Early Education and Training Centre
    Recreation OfficerMs Chen Yim XiangKwai Hing Early Education and Training Centre
    Ms Chui Ka PoCheung Wah Child Care Centre
    Ms Leung Ka YeeMorrison Hill Child Development Centre
    Ms Wong Chui Sze, TracyCheung Wah Child Care Centre
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