‘Foster Care Basics’ Articles
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.
Resources for Resource Caregivers
A compilation of resources and supports available to resource caregivers. Some are DHS-specific; most are available to all resource caregivers, formerly known as foster parents.
A Child’s Journey Through the Child Welfare System
This article describes the typical progession a child makes through a state welfare system.
Hui Ho`omalu Seeks Resource Families
Hui Ho`omalu is recruiting families to care for Hawaii’s keiki affected by foster care.
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Child
Information you should know in order to provide the best possible care for a child.
Rights of Foster Parents
This article outlines the legal rights of foster parents addressed in our state law.
So You Want to Become a Foster Parent
Basic requirements and description of types of foster care in Hawaii.
Help Getting Through the Holidays
Jane Schooler, author, adoptive parent and social worker, speaks of the “psychological presence of the biological family” in our children’s lives. I know this has been true for the foster sons we have had in our home, especially during the holidays. That is why we wanted to share with you some tips on how to help children and youth involved in out-of-home care during the holidays. Follow link for more information.
