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This website is owned and operated by the It Takes An `Ohana (ITAO). We recognize that visitors to our site may be concerned about the information they provide to us, and how we treat this information.

ITAO uses its best efforts to respect the privacy of its online visitors. We do not collect personally identifiable information from individuals unless they provide it to us voluntarily and knowingly. This means we do not require you to register or provide information to us in order to view our site.  The information we receive depends on what you do when you visit our site.

If you visit our site to read, or download information such as publications, forms, video and graphics, we collect and store the name of the domain and host from which you access the Internet; the Internet protocol (IP) address of the computer you are using; the browser software you use and your operating system; the date and time you access our site; and the Internet address of the website from which you linked directly to our site.

This information is used to determine the number of visitors to the different sections of our web site.  We use it to make the site more useful.  The information is usually deleted from the web server after a year.

ITAO only gathers personally identifiable data, such as names, addresses, zip/postal codes, e-mail addresses, etc, when voluntarily submitted by a visitor. For example, personally identifiable information may be collected in order to respond to a stated desire to volunteer time to ITAO, or to make a donation online. This information is used solely by ITAO or other entities who are involved in the operation of this site for internal purposes. ITAO lists are never sold to third parties. We will only share personally identifiable information with third parties when the person submitting the information authorizes us to share it or we are required by law.

Limitation of Liability:
The ITAO website provides a number of applications and video entertainment on its web site as a service interested agencies and the public.  By using the ITAO website you agree not to hold ITAO liable for any damages whatsoever, and in particular ITAO shall not be liable for special, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, or damages for lost profits, loss of revenue, or loss of use, arising out of or related to any ITAO website or the information contained in then, whether such damages arise in contract, negligence, tort, under statute, in equity, at law or otherwise.  ITAO reserves the right to make changes to information in this website without notice.

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Links to third party Web sites on this site are provided solely as a convenience to you. If you use these links, you will leave the ITAO site. ITAO has not reviewed all of these third party sites and does not control and is not responsible for any of these sites or their content. Thus, ITAO does not endorse or make any representations about them, or any information, software or other products or materials found there, or any results that may be obtained from using them. If you decide to access any of the third party sites linked to this site, you do this entirely at your own risk.

Note to parents about our Privacy Policy:
ITAO welcomes children to learn more about our organization and, where appropriate, find opportunities to serve their community through ITAO programs and volunteer activities. However, we encourage this to be done only with their parent’s knowledge and supervision.

Children should ask for their parents permission before sending any information about themselves to us or anyone else over the Internet.

This privacy policy may be changed or updated from time to time.

If you have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact us at jwilhoite@familyprogramshi.org

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The author, Victoria Rowell, is a former foster youth who is presenting July 19th at the `Ohana is Forever Conference in Kaneohe. I look forward to reading her book before we hear her.

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Hawai`i is celebrating National Reunification Month for the first time this year by honoring Mr. U’U & Ms. ‘Satyo’ Dosland. You can find their story on the American Bar Association website by following this link. This story demonstrates the power of love – a father’s love for his children as well as a social worker’s love and dedication to bringing healing to the families she works with.

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The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir

The author, Victoria Rowell, is a former foster youth who is presenting July 19th at the `Ohana is Forever Conference in Kaneohe. I look forward to reading her book before we hear her.

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How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character

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Hootah’s Baby

A new book has just come out that can help explain adoption to children who have been taken from biological parents due to neglect or harm!

Hootah’s Baby is a story about a mother owl whose life-style choices have made it impossible to be an effective mother. The community steps in to ensure the baby’s safety. It is not about whether or not the mother loves her baby. It is all about mothering skills and the child’s need to be safe. Follow link to learn more.

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  • Upcoming Events

    • May 17, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
    • May 23, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii
    • May 30, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Maui Beach Hotel
    • May 31, 2013
      Teen DayVII:Dream4Real

      This event that holds the power to help Hawaii foster youth create a future of hope. Youth who are eligible to attend are youth ages 14 – 16 in DHS permanent custody, guardianship as well as youth in foster care where reunification is doubtful. If they have siblings close to this age, they are also welcome to come.

      The youth’s caregiver/guardian, social worker, and GAL/VGAL are also invited! Registration forms are on page 2 and 3 of flyer. Call 540-2543 with questions.


      11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Ronald T. Y. Moon Courthouse
    • June 6, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm,
    • June 22, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou

      SPECIAL NOTE: There will be a simultaneous event at the conference just for teens age 13 to 18 that includes gift card prizes!


      8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Ala Moana Hotel

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