It Takes An `Ohana Joins Family Programs Hawai`i

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On September 1, 2010 It Takes An `Ohana (ITAO) became a part of Family Programs Hawaii’s (FPH) array of programs.  The alignment of FPH’s mission, to strengthen youth and families in the child welfare system, and ITAO’s mission, to offer resources and information to those in the community concerned with protecting the interests of children and youth in out-of-home care while providing responsible advocacy, will allow ITAO to renew our concentration on our core mission with greater support and resources.

“We are eager to support Hawaii’s foster children by advocating on behalf of the families that provide foster care by giving them a stronger voice in the community and more resources and support as they protect the interest of children and youth in their care,” claims Linda Santos, President and CEO of Family Programs Hawai`i.  Santos expresses confidence that It Takes An `Ohana will continue to thrive in its new home and will benefit from the sharing of resources, facilities and ideas.

ITAO believes this transition will be advantageous and beneficial to all and is profoundly grateful for the support of our constituents, donors, both organizations’ board of directors and FPH staff who have helped us reach this new and exciting chapter in our proud histories.

Click here to see the FPH website.

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There are currently two openings on the HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Leadership Board. APPLICATION DEADLINE is January 6, 2012. This Board is made up of current and former foster youth who provide the “youth voice” for the Hawai`i Youth Opportunities Initiative (HYOI). HYOI provides foster youth with financial literacy training. After a youth has completed the training, s/he receives help in opening savings accounts as well as matching funds. The HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Leadership Board helps the HYOI to identify the needs of and advocate on behalf of transition-aged foster youth. Follow link to learn more and to download application.

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Did you know that when you go to Amazon.com through a link on either the  Family Programs Hawai‘i (FPH)  or It Takes An ‘Ohana (ITAO) website, every purchase you make during that session will benefit  ITAO’s program without adding one cent onto your cost? Once you’ve entered Amazon though a FPH or ITAO link, we [...]

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