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...
Jun 15, 2015
`Ohana is Forever IX: Beyond a Label details: Friday, July 24, 2015 Ko‘olau Golf Course in Kaneohe, Oahu Registration & Continental Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. Conference: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Click here to register on-line by July 7, 2015 Click here for a flyer with...
Feb 18, 2015
Unique tax rules affect resource, foster, kinship care, and adoptive families. The best information regarding these tax rules that we have seen so far this year come from NYS Citizens’ Coalition for Children’s website. Click here to see that information We would...
Feb 17, 2015
We are happy to report that THREE of the four bills YOU helped us advocate for this session passed through the legislature and landed on Governor Ige’s desk. Of those 3, 2 were signed into law. However, Governor Ige vetoed what would have been...
Oct 5, 2014
ITAO’s virtual Book Club was developed for resource, adoptive, guardianship, permanency and kinship families to provide support and at the same time add to their expertise related to the needs of the children and youth in their home. We finished our first book,...
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...
