HKFWS takes a “Family-centric” perspective for service development. We believe family is paramount and devote ourselves to strengthen family wellbeing. Regardless of family backgrounds or facing difficulties, we are pleased to provide support. We also utilise community resources to alleviate their imminent hardships. Some advices are provided by our professional team derived from their past working experience here for your reference when you are in need.
My wife and daughter will emigrate to Canada next month. Because of work, I cannot go with them. They will live there for a while and I will reunite with them there later. The family will be separated for a period of time. What can I do to maintain the relationship?
At the beginning stage of emigration, apart from adaptation to the new environment, both your wife and daughter have to solely handle daily household chores and making decisions like school placement, purchase of furniture, after school activities. Inevitably, they may feel anxious and lonely.
In order to boost up their confidence in living independently before you join them, you can first discuss with your wife about the living arrangements (may involve daughter in the decision making process if appropriate), as well as possible solutions of the foreseeable challenges. In addition, you can gather various information about local resources, and connect with friends or relatives living in Canada for mutual care and support (if any).
On top of the above, you may update them your current work progress and speculate about the approximate date of reunion. Meanwhile, the family can draft a feasible schedule and means like video calls to maintain dialogue. Of course, the family can contact one another anytime for any update.
Sources: Ms. Sin, Social Worker (Family Service), Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
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