Aug 11, 2017
Click here to download the fact sheet Supporting Maltreated Children. It is very helpful in understanding how early neglect and abuse affect attachment and brain development and how to help children so affected. Supporting Maltreated Children was adapted from...
Aug 8, 2017
We are excited to report that PlayBuilders of Hawaiʻi Theater’s play, “Dragon Fly: The Journey of a Young Local Girl in Foster Care”, was awarded the following Po’okela Awards on August 7, 2017: 1. Ensemble Performance in a Non-Traditional...
Sep 21, 2016
Resource families tell us often that they need a list of therapists that shows the type of therapy, insurance accepted and location of therapists. Here is a good resource for that: therapists.psychologytoday.com. We have found the site to be easy to use and hope you...
Jan 12, 2016
Family Programs Hawaii’s (FPH) new program, Skills for Success, will start this February! This interactive, six consecutive week training program is for Youth ages 14-18 who are currently in foster care AND their resource caregivers. Upon completion, interested...
Oct 21, 2015
Attending their court hearings benefit both the foster youth and the court. Youth develop a sense of control over the process when they actively participate. They also have the opportunity to understand the process by seeing the court proceeding firsthand. The court...
May 5, 2014
We are pleased to share details of the new and improved foster care rate with you. This information comes to us from the Director of DHS, Pat McManaman. The new foster care board payment is determined by the age of the child like so: 0-5 years $576 6-11...