To coordinate Day Care Services and lead a team (to provide after-school care services, organizing SEN training, parental counseling and visits, etc.)
Contact business and community organizations
Write proposals and service reports
Education and experience
Possess a Bachelor degree in Social Services, or equivalent
5 years of SEN children service experience
Fringe benefits
Medical allowance and MPF
Salary depends on academic qualifications and relevant work experience
Applicants should share the vision of our organization and have team spirit. For interested parties, please send your resume and expected salary to the Administration Department, 120 Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, or email to info@ech.org.hk . (Applicants not invited to interview within 2 months may consider their applications unsuccessful. Applicants’ personal data will be destroyed after the recruitment process is completed).
In response to the implementation of the “Sexual Conviction Record Check”, the hired person will be required to conduct a Sexual Conviction record check on a voluntary basis.
A group of young people in lack of family support started to live independently and found their “good home” in ECH Youth Home. In addition to providing transitional accommodation support, ECH Youth Home also supports them in life planning and career counseling through the “2nd Chance in Life – Transitional Sponsorship Program”. This can help the youth find their own direction. Just like seeing silver lining, the former residents can seek for their future.
Former residents’ sharing
Believe there is a way out, by Eric
I had just finished my DSE exam and felt lost. I found my direction here! This home built me up and made me a more confident and self-managed person.
A reliable “family”, by Hilary
Since I moved into this youth home, I have a “home” with many “family members” to share my worries and difficulties. In addition, some subsidy fund allowed me to start saving and reduced my worries about the future.
Becoming a better me step by step, by June
I am more cheerful and confident now than when I first moved in. Thanks to the “2nd Chance in Life – Transitional Sponsorship Program”. I learned to plan for my future. When I wanted to give up, I was fortunate to have the support and encouragement from my mentors and young residents here, so I didn’t get lost. I am very grateful to live in ECH Youth Home.
Affordable Accommodation as “Start-Up” Assistance, by Ho-man
As a fresh graduate student, I was very financially strapped. I had to bear all my own expenses for clothing, food, housing, transportation, and tuition fees, which give me a lot of pressure. Living in ECH Youth Home has solved the dilemma of having to pay expensive rent (HK$7,000 can only live in a subdivided room). I only needed around HK$2,000 a month to pay for dormitory expenses include operating expenses and sundries. What was even more touching was that there were also various allowances, like accommodation allowances, student allowances and other assistance, which perfectly matched my needs.
Career Development, Counseling and Advance Training, by Laura
The Youth Home provided me a convenient and stable environment, which allowed me to think about the future. I did not have to live in a place under “complicated circumstance”. The service provides life coaching and career planning, which would be helpful for young people to go upstream and pushed me to pursue my dream bravely and become a registered nurse.
Find the way, by Kyle
ECH mentor introduced a job to me, and gave me advice about my future direction at work. By staying with young people, I learned how to get along with others, and also how to save money.
This is a right decision, by Gary
This is a place full of love. My mentor taught me how to find a job by learning practical skill of interview. He also helped me to develop the habit of saving through a savings plan. He taught me how to understand myself and how to deal with stress. He also taught me how to make desserts and makeup myself. There, I also got to know Victor – my good brother, friend and roommate.
Find the warmth and love of home, by Lynn
The biggest gain for me, from living here (the Youth Home) for two years, is to learn how to get along with a group of young peoples similar to me. With a total of 12 girls living in 6 rooms, we would cook together and encourage each other in daily life. During this process, I felt a “kind of family” which my original family could not give me.
Go through the difficult stage, by Icy
This place really feels like home to me! At that hard time, I felt confused and panicked because I had no support from my family, and I was in a negative mood. ECH helped me transition through a very difficult stage in my life. I was provided a lot of support and learned how to cook and take care of myself. Even I left for around 10 years, my mentor continues to help me, encouraging me to participate in different interest classes, accompanying, listening and coaching my soul. So I changed to serve in an NGO finally, hoping to use my own experience to help children in needs, and determined to influence lives with my life.
ECH Youth Home, few accommodations are still available
Located at 120 Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin. Close to Wong Tai Sin MTR station. Minibuses directly to university in Kowloon Tong and Festival Walk. Convenient transportation. Low cost and good value.
Service Users/Application
Foster home youth aged 18 to 24, in lack of family or other financial support or when they age out from foster care while returning home to live is impossible
Have work motivation or short-term work experience, or part-time students (must complete secondary education)
Referred by institutional social workers or church staff, such as: children’s home, youth home, schools, Social Welfare Department and social welfare organization etc.
Physically and mentally healthy, no bad habits
Service Fee
Service and accommodation fees around two thousand more, please inquire ECH for details.
Service Period
Basic 2 years (subject to the need and individual situation for extension)
On May 17, 2025, Evangel Children’s Home (ECH) presented a special charity movie screening and post-movie sharing session of The Dumpling Queen, allowing over 300 guests, children from ECH, and their families to experience the warmth of love together. Our guests Joanne Wong (the elder daughter of Madam Chong) and Jessica Wong (the younger daughter) supported the charitable cause, attending in person to share their reflections. With the film being screened in May, around Mother’s Day, it served as a heartfelt tribute to their great mother, Madam Zang, and to all mothers, offering deep reflections on life and positive inspiration.
The movie “The Dumpling Queen” tells the remarkable story of Zang Jianhe (Madam Zang), the founder of the Wanchai Ferry brand, who fought tirelessly alongside her two daughters in Hong Kong, creating an enduring legacy. As a single mother, Madam Zang led an extraordinary life, rewriting fate with perseverance, dedication, and Hong Kong’s indomitable spirit of overcoming adversity. The hardships she faced were beyond words. The film is profoundly moving, often bringing audiences to tears, while the heartfelt sharing of the guests touched everyone’s hearts.
Ms. Vivian Law, The Superintendent of Evangel Children’s Home, also expressed her gratitude for the support of partners, encouraging the children and families in the home. This strength in mutual support helps bring hope for positive change in society.
“The Dumpling Queen” Full version of Post-Screening Sharing Session Video –
A Heartfelt Revelation from Madam Zang’s Daughters Joanne Wong and Jessica Wong
Joanne Wong shared the original intention behind the making of this film, which captured the sentiment of Hong Kong around 1970’s to 1980’s, along with the spirit of mutual support, hoping to bring positive energy to society through it. Jessica Wong expressed, “Even the smallest act of help can change a person’s life.” Their words really encouraged everyone.
In response to questions from the ECH children, they shared about their childhood relationship with their mother in their eyes, the deep bonds between mother and daughters, as well as between sisters. They also reminisced about unforgettable childhood memories and emotions, filling the session with warmth and affection.
Thankful for the journey with our partners
We are grateful for the support from all sectors in realizing the spirit of partnership and Hong Kong’s resilience. Mr. Jesse James from Asiatan, Mr. Ricky Lam from EJI, E.F.C.C. Kong Fok Church brothers’ group led by Mr. Jerry Lui, along with special guests Mr. Raymond Yu and Mrs. Yu, joined hands in solidarity, holding ‘dumplings’ (props) inscribed with the words ‘Perseverance • Hope • Struggle • Strength in Adversity’ to encourage and uplift the children’s spirit in ECH.
Thank You for Your Love
The children got to visit the cinema, learning how to read their movie tickets and find their seats. They enjoyed popcorn and soft drinks while watching the film. What a delighted experience! The life story of Madam Zang—her relentless efforts for her family and the spirit of mutual support among neighbors—was deeply imprinted in the children’s hearts through the film “The Dumpling Queen”.
The two sisters from Ruth House (ECH) painted a ‘Dumpling Family’ thank-you card for Joanne and Jessica. In this event, they were “flower girls” for the very first time.
Joanne shared that conflicts among family members are inevitable at times. She encouraged the children to remember that, in this moment, their family is already giving them the best within their abilities. As they grow older, they will understand.
The charity film aims to raise funds for the ECH Main Building Renovation project. The Superintendent expressed gratitude to every supporter and kind-hearted donors for their contributions.
Thoughts after watching (Translation)
“I believe that in the film, Madam Chong exemplifies profound maternal love as a mother. Her selfless dedication and tireless efforts for her two daughters are truly moving. She is also a role model for modern independent women, forging her own path through her unwavering commitment and belief in dumplings. Throughout the movie, Madam Zang is surrounded by friends who lend a helping hand, offer support, and provide encouragement, reminding us of the warmth and kindness in the world.” by Man Cheuk (High School Boy)
“The characters in the film are authentic and vivid, bringing both laughter and tears, making it feel close to real life. The story conveys a positive outlook on life, encouraging people not to give up in difficult times and to pursue their dreams with determination. ‘The Dumpling Queen’ uses the simple dumpling as a medium to deeply explore the themes of family and human connection, leaving viewers with a sense of warmth and inspiration. This film also made me realize the importance of mutual support between people, the spirit of Hong Kong, and the need to cherish all those who love me.” by Wo Tin (High School Girl)
“After watching the film, I was deeply moved. Madam Zang worked so hard to protect her daughters! Her elder daughter truly endured a lot. During the sharing session, I learned that the younger daughter was originally supposed to keep watch for trouble, but ended up getting distracted playing with a puppy, which led to her not warning everyone in time! In my eyes, Madam Zang is truly a great and admirable mother.” by Cheuk Him (Primary School Boy)
“I am grateful for the opportunity to attend the special screening of ‘The Dumpling Queen’ and to appreciate this touching and extraordinary film directed by Andrew Lau! Since it is based on a true story, I felt an even deeper connection to it. What made the experience even more meaningful was hearing the heartfelt sharing from Madam Zang’s two daughters after the screening, which allowed me to truly understand the Lion Rock spirit of Hong Kong.
As I entered the venue, two boys greeted me — later, I realized they were the hosts who asked questions to the guests. It turned out that all the children from ECH were present, and not long after the screening began, they sat quietly, fully immersed in the film. Even the little girl sitting next to me, who seemed to be around six or seven years old, was attentively watching. I believe the film conveyed an important message to them: as long as you work hard, you will succeed, and if you have the ability, you should do good and help others. Being able to participate in this event alongside the children made it a truly positive and inspiring experience!”
by Debora
“Everyone was moved to tears, deeply touched by the film. These moments brought back childhood memories for me and my friends. We also hold great respect for your organization (ECH), and after hearing the words from superintendent, we truly believe in the commitment to supporting disadvantaged and children in needs.” by Carmen
“What moved me most about this film is that it is filled with deep emotions! There is the familial love between Madam Zang, her mother, and her daughters; the friendship among neighbors living under the same roof; the kindness of the elderly dessert hawker; and even the compassion of the police officer toward the street hawkers. What I admire most is Madam Zang’s unwavering dedication to her dumplings, striving for perfection in every detail. Such persistence and commitment are rare in today’s world. This also made me reflect on my own life—do I possess the same determination and perseverance to live a life of goodness and purpose?” by Yvonne
“The most striking scene was when Madam Zang was knocked down while washing dishes in the back alley. She lay on the ground, staring up at the sky, as if asking: ‘I have worked so hard—why has this happened? What should I do next? What about my daughters?’ Health is not something to be taken for granted. Once lost, along with physical strength, it can truly bring a person to their lowest point. At one moment, Madam Zang even had thoughts of ending her own life. Fortunately, with the unwavering support of her daughters and neighbors, she found a new perspective—one that led her to the next remarkable chapter of her life, filled with gratitude and resilience.” by Debby
“It turns out that behind the dumplings lies the life story of Madam Zang and her two young daughters. Through the film, I felt the perseverance of life, the warmth of neighbors supporting each other in difficult times, and the compassion that exists between law enforcement and humanity — all of which deeply moved me. I was fortunate to attend the charity screening at Evangel Children’s Home and hear the heartfelt sharing of the two sisters in person. At the end of the event, I approached the elder sister and told her, ‘My grandma is 91 years old, and she insists on eating the dumplings your family produces!” by Emma
“ Two of my friends came to HK in those days and had similar experiences. They liked the movie very much and the movie reminded them of those people who helped them in those early days. by Edwin
Old ECH building home is going to renovate.
Please donate to support Evangel Children’s Home in creating a beautiful “home”.
Fostering positive energy to shape a future that can be transformed.
Born in mainland China, Lillian’s (alias) parents were divorced before she was born, so she never met her biological father. Her mother had to travel far away for work, making her a “left-behind child” in the hands of her grandmother and aunt. However, neither her mother nor her relatives could tolerate Lillian’s carelessness and small mistakes. They educated her by scolding or beating her.
Injuries Discovered
Her mother later remarried and they moved to HK. Lillian became a cross-boundary student attending a HK school. After a while, her mother divorced again. She stayed with her mother and continued to be beaten and scolded on trivial matters. Although she was attacked many times by her mother since childhood, she remained silent. Until one day, a teacher discovered the injuries under her mask. Upon inquiries, the school decided to call the police and send her to hospital. She was then rescued from domestic violence and moved into a children’s residential home at the age of 14.
During the first two years in the residential home, Lillian took dance classes and remained a member of the school choir. Entering adolescence, she was obsessed with animation and loved role-playing. She would dress up meticulously and put on beautiful costumes. She met other cosplayers at the annual Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong held at the HKCEC. By playing as a virtual character, it seemed she found some self-values and realized some personal dreams. But in reality, she continued to suffer from nightmares, mood swing and auditory hallucinations, which affected her social life in the residential home.
Timely Help
Lillian’s residential home provides services including Project 3R* supported by the Community Chest of Hong Kong and provides comprehensive care for residential children and youth. She was first introduced to 3R because of her skin problems. She thought she had a strange skin disease which caused redness and swell. 3R dermatologist diagnosed that the disease was inherited. After appropriate treatment, her condition was relieved and she learnt to coexist with it.
In general, home care children can go home temporarily on weekends, but to Lillian, this means a vicious cycle of being abused. At the age of 16, she was referred to 3R psychiatrist for assessment on her mood swings – laughing, crying or losing temper unpredictably. She was diagnosed insomnia and ADHD (predominantly inattention). This may help explain why her relatives reacted badly to Lillian’s repeated small mistakes since childhood. After taking prescribed medication, she felt quite good. Finally, she could concentrate in class and prepare well for the public exams next year.
She was grateful to 3R psychiatrist who carefully adjusted the medication that helped her sleep better, and improved her mind and spirit. For a period of time, she also received CP counseling from her residential home, which helped stabilize her mood. She thinks that low-income family like hers will not be able to afford such medical expenses. She cherishes 3R resources and the timely treatment.
It is a pity that her relative refused counseling and the relative’s mood did not improve. Lillian, on the other hand, grew up in a right environment and received various treatments. Eventually, she realized that she could say “no.” Therefore, she chose to take a break from seeing her potential “abuser” on weekends, which gave her much peace of mind.
Believe in Tomorrow
Having dissected small animals in biology classes, Lillian imagined one day she could assist a surgeon in an operating theatre. She hopes to pursue education in biochemistry or nursing and create a better future of her own.
Children who experienced trauma are grateful for the nourishment of love, like glue repairing fragments. It helps integrate their broken body and mind, regain strength and set sail for their dreams.
At the beginning of the semester, we launched 《The Dreamer‧The “Transformer” at Home》 program for Wilbur House children (primary school boys). House parents assist children to plan their annual goals and dreams together, guide them to discover their own talents, help children explore personal goals, improve their execution ability, and actualize their dreams of tomorrow.
Change Old Habits and Create New Me
Social workers have specially designed a “Dream Charter” to guide children to set goals in different aspects such as dreams, academics, and spiritual life. With the assistance of house parents, they implement step by step in their daily lives. This is to help children to change their old lifestyles and establish new habits, and help also transform their long-term goals into phased indicators (clearer and more visible goals) to motivate them to persevere.
“DREAMPLANE” Test Flight
The children carefully designed their own “Dream Planes”, drew their goals and wrote their dreams on paper and then folded it into an airplane. During the process of making the “Dream Planes” and test flying, the children reviewed and confirmed their goals and dreams, and were able to experience the elements of execution: time, place, motivation, goal, correction, and persistence. The children were very involved and happily held on to their dreams for the test flight.
Build “Dream Base” and Create “Team Dreams”
The Wilbur House children vote according to their preferences and interests, gather everyone’s dreams, to create reward plan activities as the “Team Dreams” together.
Ignite The Dream with A Mid-term Cheer Up BBQ
At the BBQ outing organized by the Wilfur House, the children review old knowledge and learn new knowledge in a relaxed mood, and learn to share the progress of achieving their personal goals, to share what they have already achieved and also what they are working on, review their experiences in the process, and to appreciate each other’s hard work and give support and encouragement.
House parents share with the children their dreams to tell children adults also have dreams and how to persevere in striving for actualizing the dreams, thereby conveying the power of walking with the children and working hard together. House parents also take the opportunity to specifically praise the children’s efforts and give them affirmation through daily observations.
Children, you will fly as long as you believe in your dreams!
Where to go after the age of 18? For an independent life, they firstly need to have a “stable home”! The youth hostel of Evangel Children’s Home (ECH) in Wong Tai Sin provides low-cost housing in the urban. Through the 2nd Chance in Life – Youth Home Service, let the youth find the oasis in life, a place that gives strength and rest, and gain the feeling of home that their original family cannot give. Why would former residents recommend ECH youth hostel? Please understand and apply now.
Few hostels at Evangel Children’s Home extended building, located at 120, Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin, are still available.
Near Wong Tai Sin MTR station. Minibuses directly to university in Kowloon Tong and Festival Walk.
Convenient transportation. Low cost and good value.
Accommodation Support and Career Development for 2nd Chance
in Life
Icy (a former resident)’s sharing: “In fact, for an 18-year-old youth, without family support and facing confused future, it is very important to have someone to help.” Lack of family or other financial support, face challenges of residence, self-reliant living, further education and employment, turn out a helpless situation. 2nd Chance in Life – Transitional Sponsorship Program has been established for more than ten years, and has helped countless young people transit to self-reliant living, equip them, overcome all difficulties and successfully move up in adversity, and help them get started with service elements such as residency, career development, knowledge, connection, support and hope, and funding. The mentor through counseling and care, continue to care for all residents even after their leaving.
In this fast-paced and high-pressure society, this place brings a living source of love, firm support and endless encouragement, igniting their hopes for the future.
Former residents’ sharing
Affordable Accommodation as “Start-Up” Assistance,by浩文
As a fresh graduate student, I was very financially strapped. I had to bear all my own expenses for clothing, food, housing, transportation, and tuition fees, which give me a lot of pressure. Living in a youth hostel has solved the dilemma of having to pay expensive rent (HK$7,000 can only live in a subdivided room). I only needed around HK$2,000 a month to pay for dormitory expenses include operating expenses and sundries. What was even more touching was that there were also various allowances, accommodation allowances, student allowances and other assistance, which perfectly matched my needs.
Career Development, Counseling and Advance Training, by Laura
The hostel provided me a convenient and stable environment, which allowed me to think about the future. I did not have to live in a place under complicated flow. The service provides life coaching and career planning, which would be a powerful force for young people to go upstream and pushed me to bravely pursue my dream and become a registered nurse.
Find the way, by Kyle
ECH mentor introduced a job to me, and let me found my future direction at work. By staying with young people, I learned how to get along with others, and also how to save money.
This is a right decision, by Gary
This is a place full of love. My mentor taught me how to find a job by learning practical skill of interview. He also helped me to develop the habit of saving through a savings plan. He taught me how to understand myself and how to deal with stress. He also taught me how to make desserts and makeup myself. There, I also got to know my good brother, friend and roommate Victor.
Find the warmth and love of home, by Lynn The biggest gain from living there for two years is learning how to get along with a group of young people similar to myself. With a total of 12 girls living in 6 rooms, we would cook together and encourage each other in daily life. During this process, I felt a “kind of family” feeling that my original family could not give me.
Go through the difficult stage, by Icy
This place really feels like home to me! At that time, I felt confused and panicked because I had no support from my family, and I was in a negative mood. ECH helped me transition through a very difficult stage in my life. I was provided a lot of support and learned how to cook and take care of myself. In the ten years since I left, my mentor has continued to help me, encouraging me to participate in different interest classes, accompanying, listening and coaching my soul. So I changed to serve in an NGO finally, hoping to use my own experience to help children, and determined to influence lives with my life.
Service Users/Application
Foster home youth aged 18 to 24, in lack of family or other financial support or when they age out from foster care while returning home to live is impossible
Have work motivation or short-term work experience, or part-time students (must completed secondary education)
Referred by institutional social workers or church staff, such as: children’s home, youth home, schools, Social Welfare Department and social welfare organization etc.
Physically and mentally healthy, no bad habits
Service Fee
Service and accommodation fees around two thousand more, please inquire ECH for details.
Service Period
Basic 2 years (subject to the need and individual situation for extension).
“Am I living to survive or to make a living?” A youth who living in our hostel asked one day. Life has various pursuits. However, when someone is still worried about having enough food or a stable place to live every day, in lack of support, he/she may feel exhausted or stuck, and unable to move forward. Bing Bing (alias), who got help from SLY(1) program, broke through the “basic level of existence” and successfully transitioned to stability.
Those youths living in our Youth Home, bear the burden of growing up with trauma and lack of family support. They have to be independent from a young age and need to balance between their studies and earn a living. They struggle to meet their basic needs and thus find it difficult to establish a sense of security and self-esteem. In turn, their motivation for social interaction and personal development is affected. According to *Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory^, they remain at the lowest level, ie. basic level of existence.Bing Bing is one of them.
Bing Bing comes from a single-parent family that faces severe financial difficulties. While trying to make a living, she also has to pay for her basic diploma tuition fees. When she sought help from her mother, she was met with cold stares and harsh words. Bing Bing felt angry at her mother’s lack of care and began to see herself as useless and worthless. Fortunately, a social worker referred her to Evangel Children’s Home Youth Hostel and helped her apply for a startup fund, which assisted Bing Bing in facing her difficult situation timely and transitioning to stability.
When Bing Bing first moved into the Youth home, her emotions were often unstable, and became much stressed when her studies were far behind. After counseling and discussions with the youth workers, Bing Bing decided to switch to work in full time. The mentors arranged an internship for her. She performed well and was eager to learn. The internship provided her with a stable income which can lessen her burden and meet her basic living needs. As she adapted to the work routine, her emotion was more stable gradually. The program helped her to move up satisfying her safety and security needs rather than just the physiological needs.
Through her job, Bing Bing discovered a passion for brewing coffee and planned to become a barista. With a clear goal in mind, she became much more proactive and engaged compared to the early stage she was referred to live in. She is learning different coffee brewing techniques diligently, striving to move up the career and social ladder rather than remain at the “basic level of existence” (described in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory^).
Our ECH youth worker encourage the young people in the hostel to take steps to overcome their difficulties. With our service intervention, we walk alongside with them, providing support and strength, helping them break through the “basic level of existence.”
Keynote: SLY(1) Program –Second Chance in Life – Transitional Youth Sponsorship Program
