HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Leadership Board

The HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Leadership Board is made up of current and former foster youth who provide the “youth voice” for the 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.

For more information, contact Delia Ulima at:

Email: dulima@epicohana.org
Fax: 748-7919
Mail: Delia Ulima, c/o EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc. 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy, Ste. C-210, Honolulu, HI 96817.

Visit both the EPIC, Inc.and Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative websites for more resources for current and former foster youth.

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