Jul 17, 2014
Below are the handouts and links to information given at the `Ohana is Forever VIII: Ke Ola Hou: New Beginnings Conference on July 18, 2014 at Ko`olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe, Hawai`i.We hope these resources will be helpful for current and former foster youth in their...
Oct 1, 2013
In April and September of 2013, the O`ahu Foster Care Training Committee (FCTC), presented a workshop to help families understand the effects that diet has on children. FCTC served nutritious food that was very well received by the families attending the training. ...
Aug 8, 2013
Topics covered at the Sixth Annual Child Welfare Law Update on August 9, 2013: * An update of current and new policies and initiatives planned by the Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Department of Education, and the First Circuit Family Court *...
Jul 18, 2013
Below are the handouts and links to information given at the `Ohana is Forever VII: H.O.P.E. – Honoring Our Path to EmpowerMEnt Conference on July 19, 2013 at Ko`olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe, Hawai`i. We hope these resources will be helpful for current and former...
Oct 25, 2012
Resource caregivers have a unique perspective on the strengths and needs of the children and youth they are fostering, making it very important that we attend our foster children and youths’ court hearings. Below are the handouts provided at the Caregivers and the...
Aug 30, 2012
The Foster Care Training Committee, supported by the Hawaii Department of Human Services, hosted this training on August 30, 2012. The training presenters were: Stacia Ohira has worked in the field of social services for over ten years advocating for many different...
