‘DHS Policies, Procedures and Reports’ Articles
DHS Procedures Manual–Services to Family/Relative Foster Parents
DHS states that it is essential that complete information be provided to foster parents, whether family or non-family, for each child placed in their home, to ensure that the optimal placement for each child is realized.
DHS Program Improvement Work Plan
The overview, full plan and PowerPoint of outcomes, action steps and benchmarks to measure the progress towards improving the DHS Child Welfare Services system.
Off-island Travel with a Foster Child
Steps to obtain permission to take a child off-island.
Reimbursement to DHS Resource Caregivers for Mileage and School Expenses
This article explains the circumstances and procedures under which reimbursement for mileage and school expenses can be claimed by DHS resource caregiver.
Respite Funds for DHS Foster Parents
How to access respite funds.
To Report Child Abuse or Seek Services
Centralized Intake Line Oahu: 832-5300 Neighbor Islands: 1-800-494-3991 (toll free) All reports of Child Abuse and Neglect, including Institutional Harm reports are now received by the CWI Unit on a 24/7 basis. Institutional harm refers to all substitute care arrangements licensed by the Department (foster, group, child care). Foster parents statewide requiring Child Welfare Services after hours may also [...]
DHS Independent Living Program
Life after foster care can be challenging. The DHS Independent Living Program helps youth develop knowledge, skills and connections to make a successful transition to living on their own.
