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It Takes an Ohana

It Takes an Ohana

Hawaii's Foster & Adoption Resource

‘Foster Care’ Articles


A Child’s Journey Through the Child Welfare System

This article describes the typical progession a child makes through a state welfare system.


A Commencement Address at Harvard: Insights from J.K. Rowling

This inspiring article comes to us from Dr. Robert Brooks who is one of today’s leading speakers on the themes of resilience, self-esteem, motivation, and family relationships.


Act 208-Relating to Cargiver Consent

One of the most important bills to pass the 2005 legislative session was SB 40, SD1, HD1, which was signed into law as Act 208. Why is this bill so important?  Because it ensures that health care will be available and accessible for children under the care of caregivers, who are, very often, grandparents.


Adoption and Safe Families Act

This article by the Child Welfare League of America summaries key aspect of ASFA.


Allegations Happen: How to Prevent and Survive Them

“It’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to me,” said one parent about the time her foster daughter filed an abuse allegation against her. Most often false, allegations of abuse against parents who foster and adopt children with special needs are frighteningly common. When parenting these special children, it is in our best interest to [...]


Attachment 101 for Attorneys

Courts have the difficult task of considering what is in the best interest of the child when looking at placement. This article presents the research that describes the importance of a secure attachment to a primary caregiver and the societal duty to protect those relationships whenever possible.


California Extends Benefits for Youth in Care

On Thursday, September 30, 2010, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that will extend support to youth in foster care who are between the ages of 18 and 21. According to Governor Schwarzenegger, the new benefits “will ensure our foster youth have access to important resources as they transition into adulthood.”


Car Seat Law Goes into Effect January 1, 2007

Requires children between the ages of four through seven to ride in a booster seat whenever traveling in a motor vehicle.


Care To Share

“Care to Share” is a way for people to share their unneeded items with resource families who need them. Resource families are families who have opened their home to children through fostering, adoption, or guardianship.


Chapin Hall

Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago has, since its inception in 1985 as a research and policy center, focused on a mission of improving the well-being of children and youth, families, and their communities by developing and testing new ideas, generating and analyzing information, and examining policies, programs, and practices across a wide range [...]


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  • Upcoming Events

    • May 17, 2012
      Maui- Fostering CommUNITY: Connecting Our ‘Ohana

      The Annual Conference for Resource Families and Service Providers, ”Fostering CommUNITY: Connecting Our ‘Ohana” will be held throughout the state in May. Guest Speakers include: Dr. Kimo Alameda, Laurie Jicha, and Lynne Kazama. This conference is open to all resource, guardianship, adoptive, and kinship families. Follow link for more information.


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, U.H. Maui College
    • May 23, 2012
      Kona- Fostering CommUNITY: Connecting Our ‘Ohana

      The Annual Conference for Resource Families and Service Providers, ”Fostering CommUNITY: Connecting Our ‘Ohana” will be held throughout the state in May. Guest Speakers include: Dr. Kimo Alameda, Laurie Jicha, and Lynne Kazama. This conference is open to all resource, guardianship, adoptive, and kinship families. Follow link for more information.


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Keauhou Beach Resort
    • May 25, 2012
      Teen Day: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.


      11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Ronald T. Y. Moon Courthouse

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