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...
Aug 25, 2015
In January of 2015 ITAO worked with DHS to update the list of phone numbers that resource caregivers may need in the course of fostering the children in their care. Click here to download the list: Who-To-Call.Here are some of the numbers resource families ask for...
