Sep 10, 2013
We believe that knowledge is power and highly suggest that those involved in the child welfare arena know the laws, rules and procedures that are in place to guide the system in helping ensure that all children in Hawaii have a safe family home. The links below...
Jul 1, 2013
Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed Senate Bill 1340 into law July 1, 2013 at the State Capitol before an audience that included politicians, policy makers and youth advocates, the young and old alike. SB 1340, now Act 252, extends voluntary foster care to age 21 in...
Apr 16, 2013
Hawai`i is celebrating National Reunification Month for the first time this year by honoring Mr. U’U & Ms. ‘Satyo’ Dosland. You can find their story on the American Bar Association website by clicking here. This story demonstrates the power of...
Jan 29, 2013
Thank you for helping us move the following initiatives forward this year – we couldn’t have gotten this far without your help! HB986 The Department of Human Services has begun to develop a plan for increasing the foster care reimbursement rate. HB986...
Jan 29, 2013
In September, 2011, Family Programs Hawaii’s (FPH) It Takes An ‘Ohana Program (ITAO) brought together a group of experienced resource caregivers and adoptive parents who have a passion for creating the best outcomes possible for Hawaii’s children affected by...
Jan 14, 2013
Click here to see the lasted on adoption tax credit permanent: Tax credit Remember, it is no longer refundable.
