| Brief Introduction |
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Since 1967, Holland Hostel has been providing
Student Residential Service for male youths
at the age of 11 and above. Nevertheless, given the ever-changing
needs of the community, the Hostel has extended its service
scope to match up with the needs of our younger generations
over the years.
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The “Cyber Corner”
is a popular spot within the hostel.
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“Kee Lok Hin”is a good place for small group
activities and sharing.
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In December 1998, the hostel brought in
the Working Youth Service providing transitional
residential services for young people who are either working
or undergoing vocational training.
As another breakthrough of the service scope, the Emergency
Care Service was started in September 2000 providing
temporary shelters for young people facing crises and traumatic
life events. Further to that, in May 2001, another new service
programme was providing short-term residential care and counselling
services for young night drifters.
At present, Holland Hostel is providing up to 95
places for young people in need of different kinds of residential
services.
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| Service Objectives |
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Through different care
plans drawn up by trained social workers, the Hostel aims
at improving communication and interpersonal skills of the
young people, raising their self-esteem and helping them and
to positively handle their personal and family problems. Upon
departure, these young people are expected to have acquired
the required life skills and confidence to prepare themselves
either for rejoining their families or leading an independent
life of their own.
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A home-like environment is provided for the
working youths.
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| Target Groups |
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Male youths between 11 and 21; preferably
not exceeding 18 at the time of admission (＊).
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Lack of proper family care. |
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Willing to be admitted. |
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Student Residential Service: Staying
in the hostel and yet continue education at the original school.
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Working Youth Service:
Serving working young people of the age 15 to 21.
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Emergency Care Service:
Young people aged 11 to 18 who have to stay away from their
families due to emotional, behavioural or other problems.
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| Service Features |
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Providing a wide spectrum of social and
recreational activities that aim at helping the hostel's youths
of the hostel with regard to healthy growth and realisation
of individuals' potentials.
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Providing a warm and caring small-unit
environment for young people.
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Tailor-making care plans for each and every
individual by experienced and committed social worker.
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Working closely with parents, referral
workers, schools and concerned parties in attending to the
needs and difficulties of the young people.
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Providing “one-stop” continual service
for youths either as students or working youths.
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The soft side of the young people of Holland
Hostel.
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| Facilities |
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Air-conditioned bedrooms, personal storage
cabinets, books and all sorts of recreational stuffs.
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Other common facilities: indoor gymnasium,
basket ball court, library, hi-fi room, IT room, cyber corner,
multipurpose rooms and a mini hall.
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The indoor gymnasium is a place frequented
by hostel's young people.
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| Application |
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Applications for admission must be made
through registered social workers of the Social Welfare Department
and non-governmental organisations to the Central
Referral System for Residential Care (CRSRC).
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| Enquiries |
| Telephone：Holland
Hostel 2341 0818 ; Social Welfare Department Hotline: 2343 2255 |
| Fax：2790 5344 |
| Address：485 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun
Tong, Kowloon. (By the side of Kwun Tong MTR
station) |
| Email：info-hh@hksas.org.hk |
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