Theoretical and Empirical Insights into Child and Family Poverty

Abstract

This new series focuses on the subject of measurements and indicators of children's well being and their usage, within multiple domains and in diverse cultures. More specifi cally, the series seeks to present measures and data resources, analysis of data, exploration of theoretical issues, and information about the status of children, as well as the implementation of this information in policy and practice. By doing so it aims to explore how child indicators can be used to improve the development and the well being of children.With an international perspective the series will provide a unique applied perspective, by bringing in a variety of analytical models, varied perspectives, and a variety of social policy regimes.Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research will be unique and exclusive in the fi eld of measures and indicators of children's lives and will be a source of high quality, policy impact and rigorous scientifi c papers.More information about this series at

Family‐centered kindergarten social work services in Hong Kong: A pilot project

“…From Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological perspective, family-centered practice focuses on facilitating positive, mutually enhancing personenvironment interaction and exchange. Connard and Novick (1996) In Hong Kong's social service sector, the use of a family-centered approach has continued to gain recognition (Lau, 2008;Ma, 2012Ma, , 2015Wong, Wan, & Ng, 2016). In practice, some social service agencies, particularly those for young children with special needs, have integrated a family-centered approach into their services (Caritas Hong Kong Children, Youth and Community Services, 2011;Salvation Army, 2016).…”