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Intergenerational poverty refers to the poverty induced by the socially/economically challenged background of a person’s parents. It therefore follows that tackling intergenerational poverty would involve the provision of support and opportunities essential to a person’s sound, balanced and sustainable development but which support and opportunities would, if not for the intervention, be beyond reach as a result of the socially/economically challenges his/her parents face. Since life cycle development is cumulative, the earlier the compensatory intervention takes place, the less will be the impact of deprivation on the development of a child/youth.

Tackling intergenerational poverty is one of the work priorities of the Commission on Poverty. The Task Force on Children and Youth was therefore established in May 2005.

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What's New About Us Topical Issues Resources Tender Notices Useful Links Contact Us Important notices Site MapDocuments download from this site can be read by Adobe Reader	Topical Issues What is intergenerational poverty? Intergenerational poverty refers to the poverty induced by the socially/economically challenged background of a person’s parents. It therefore follows that tackling intergenerational poverty would involve the provision of support and opportunities essential to a person’s sound, balanced and sustainable development but which support and opportunities would, if not for the intervention, be beyond reach as a result of the socially/economically challenges his/her parents face. Since life cycle development is cumulative, the earlier the compensatory intervention takes place, the less will be the impact of deprivation on the development of a child/youth. How to tackle intergenerational poverty? Overview of existing relevant services and programmes Intergenerational Poverty An Overview of Existing Services for Children and Youth Relevant to Intergenerational Poverty CoP TFCY Paper 1/2007 Results of the review of the pilot implementation of the Comprehensive Child Development Service (0-5 Years)(CCDS) Work of the Commission on Poverty Tackling intergenerational poverty is one of the work priorities of the Commission on Poverty. The Task Force on Children and Youth was therefore established in May 2005. Terms of Reference Focus and Approach Tackling Intergenerational Poverty – Concept Paper Child Development Fund "To provide children from a disadvantaged background with more development opportunities, I will earmark $300 million to set up a child development fund. The Commission on Poverty will discuss the fund's detailed operation." 2007-2008 Budget Speech CoP TFCY Paper 3/2006 Promoting Child Development - Child Development Fund as a model CoP Paper 20/2006 Promoting Child Development – Way Forward CoP Paper 25/2006 HKCSS's proposal on Child Development Fund (Chinese version only) CoP Paper 26/2006 BGCA's proposal on Child Development Fund (Chinese version only) Paper for the Child Development Fund Seminar (Chinese version only) CoP Paper 5/2007 Strengthening Support to Children and Families – An Update Presentation for the Child Development Fund Seminar (Chinese version only) Child Development Forum Initiatives in improving policy interface in reducing risk of intergenerational poverty Enhancing assistance to motivate the long-term unemployed young CSSA recipients to employment “ From Welfare to Self-Reliance ” District Pilot “ My STEP” - Special Training and Enhancement Programme “From Welfare to Self-Reliance” - Proposed District Pilot “My STEP” – Supplementary Information CoP TFCY Paper 2/2007 My STEP - Motivation programme for long-term unemployed young CSSA Strengthening parent education and support to parents from disadvantaged background Sharing session on parenting on 15.12.2005 CoP TFCY Paper 1/2006 Strengthening Parenting Support for Disadvantaged and Hard-To-Reach Parents Projects in building social capital for children and youth Mentorship Fun Project Adopt-A-School Project Pilot Projects in Building Social Capital for Children and Youth Projects in Building Social Capital For Children and Youth - Supplementary Information Progress of Work Progress Report