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Monday, September 11, 1972
VISIT TO ST, CHRISTOPHER'S HOME BY MRS ROWE
Mrs. G.T. Rowe, wife of the Director of Social Welfare, spent
more than an hour this morning visiting the St. Christopher's Home in
Tai Po,
She was accompanied by Mrs. Evelyn Doe, Principal Social Welfare
Officer, West Kowloon District Office.
They were met by the Rev. Chiu Lin-chun, superintendent of
the home, who introduced them to members of the staff and showed them around
The home was founded in 1935. It was previously known as the Tai
Po Rural Home and Orphanage until 1953 when the name was changed to St.
Christopher's Rome.
Located at the 13 milestone, Tai Po, it takes in 340 children from
birth up to 18.
Except for infants and toddlers who belong to the babies' section,
which was opened in March 1963, the rest of the children are placed in individual
"home units." Basio primary education is available and there are also
vocational training classes.
children.
Both local and overseas adoptions are arranged for babies and young
Those reaching 18 years of age are helped into employment before
they leave the home.
St. Christopher's Home is a Chinese diocesan orphanage administered
by a committee with the Bishop of Hong Kong as chairman. It is financially
supported by the Government, the Christian Children's Fund Incorporated, and
voluntary donations.
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