Feb 3, 2011
The guide is presented in a question/answer format, with topics such as “What is Child Welfare Services?; “Can I find out who made a report?; “What are my rights during an assessment?”; “Do I need a lawyer?” and many other issues....
Feb 3, 2011
Hawaii recently (January 1, 2007) implemented a procedure to allow a child at high risk of a medical, physical, behavioral/emotional condition or handicap to qualify as a “child with special needs.” This means the child will qualify for adoption assistance as long as...
Feb 3, 2011
This audit assesses the progress made on the recommendations of the 1994 audit. The audit found areas of improvement as well as some continued areas in need of improvement. Download this document for the summary and the full report. Download: Audit of Foster Board...
Feb 3, 2011
Foster parents have the authority to sign many of the forms needed in the educational system, including field trip permission slips, report cards, forms for the free and reduced lunch program, permission to participate in classes such as sex education, pregnant teen...
Feb 3, 2011
This document clarifies for DHS social workers the procedure for challenging policydirectives. The document states that all policies are based on Federal laws, evidence-based research and best interests of children. Some of the policies, however, have created a cause...
Feb 3, 2011
Lists Child Welfare workers on all the islands alphabetically by last name and by unit. Gives phone number, e-mail addresses and unit name. Download: Current DHS Staff Listed in Alphabetical Order -11-29-13. Staff are listed by units, which are organized by geographic...
