Hong Kong Student Aid Society

Brief Introduction

The old Mark Memorial Home back in early 1960's

Luxury at the time – a swimming pool in Mark Memorial Home.

The first hostel of the Hong Kong Student Aid Society, Mark Memorial Home was founded in 1960 at Rennie's Mill. As a result of the redevelopment of the area, the Home was relocated to its present site at King Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O.

Today, Mark Memorial Home is at King Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O.

The Home has a capacity for 60 children of both sexes. Apart from providing the children with the basic care, the Home is also steering them in making positive growths in terms of personality, emotional, behavioural and academic developments. In other words, the Home aims at enhancing the self-care ability of the children, and to prepare them to rejoin normal family life as soon as possible.

The “Band Room” inside Mark Memorial Home.

Service Objectives

	Providing a warm, comfortable and homely living environment for the children and to satisfy their basic needs.
	Fostering independency and self-caring ability amongst the children.
	Encouraging and assisting in children's academic attainments.
	Developing positive virtues and a sense of responsibility amongst children.
	Preparing children for returning to normal family life.

The photo shows Director Mr. Peter Kwan (Front row left 4) and
old boys & girls of Mark Memorial Home over 4 decades.

Target Groups

Children aged 7 to 18. New applicants are expected to be at 14 or below.

Children lacking proper family care.

Children without serious behavioural and/or emotional problems.

Children who are willing for admission.

Service Features

Providing a comfortable, home-like living environment.

Small group hostel life that ensures an in-depth care for individuals.

Intensive and dedicated care from co-workers.

Professional care given by trained social workers.

Ample opportunity for children to realise their potentials to the fullest.

Tailor-making of comprehensive care plans for each and every child.

Application

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).

Enquiries

Mark Memorial Home Telephone：

27026737

Social Welfare Department: 2892 5178

Fax：

2702 7429

Address：

2/F, King Tao House, King Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O.

Email：

info-mmh@hksas.org.hk