The pervious premises of the Centre was built in 1963 and was named Boys’ Centre. It was renamed Shing Tak Centre in 1974. As the service environment & facilities are substandard, reprovisioning project was started on March, 2004 and finished on July, 2005. The Centre was moved to the present site on September, 2005.
The total capacity is 108 boys with 100 residential placements and 8 placements for after school care program.
The Centre provides 24 hours residential care services. Program includes life skills training, 5-S training, discipline training, special talent development program, volunteers group, sports activities and interest groups.