International Social Service Hong Kong Branch

Introduction

ISS was established in Hong Kong as a headquarters delegation in 1958. In January 1972, ISS Hong Kong was formally admitted as a Branch by the International Council of ISS and on 9th February 1973, it became locally incorporated.

As an integral part of the ISS worldwide Network, ISS Hong Kong works closely with other ISS units around the globe in providing inter-country social work and cross border social services to needed children and families between Hong Kong, Mainland China and across countries. It has established a strong reputation in serving migrants (Chinese and non Chinese), divided families and cross border families as well as asylum seekers and refugees. In response to the local community’s needs, it also provides an array of services for families, children, youths and the elderly including adoption, foster care, small group home, integrated family service, school social work etc.

ISS Hong Kong is an active service provider with an international perspective and worldwide connection. One of our strengths is our ability to provide social work assistance across borders, races, ethnicities and beliefs.

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Aim

To have children, individuals, families and migrants across countries live in dignity and harmony, and be contributing members to a just, humane and caring society.

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Services

Service Brief:
- Providing Elderly Services
- Providing Children & Youth Services
- Providing Family Services
- Providing Community Development Services
- Providing Ethnic Minorities Services
- Providing New Arrivals & Cross-boundary Family Services
- Providing Other Services:
   Family Systems Theory Training & Counselling Services
Service Scope:
ISS Hong Kong has been providing a unique service helping children and families solve personal and social problems which require intercountry cooperation through its global network of branches and correspondents. ISS Hong Kong also actively responds to the community’s need by providing a variety of services for families, children and youths, migrants and the elderly.

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Location