Jun 13, 2016
The 10th Annual Ohana is Forever conference was held on July 15, 2016. It provided tools to guide youth and the adults who support them to rise above past adverse experiences and build a foundation for ensuring a happy future and a positive legacy. Below are handouts...
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...
Nov 18, 2015
The ITAO Advisory Committee created the Kaukini Award in 2013 to honor DHS staff that goes above and beyond in accessibility, advocacy, commitment and dedication to bring about positive outcomes for children and families affected by child welfare. The name of this...
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...
Sep 2, 2015
What is the Adoption Tax Credit? The adoption tax credit (ATC) provides financial benefits to families that open their homes to children through adoption from foster care, intercountry adoption, or private domestic adoption. The ATC has helped offset the high cost of...
Aug 25, 2015
We at ITAO believe strongly that “Knowledge is Power”, thus work to bring the information you need as a resource family to you. In particular, we believe that information about your foster child and the case plan is necessary for you to have so that you...
