‘Handouts/Facts’ Articles
Dealing With Temper Tantrums
When the child in your care is having a floor-thumping tantrum, the most important thing you can do is remain calm and wait it out. Do not let your child’s behavior cause you to lose control, too.
Raising Your Grandchildren
Parenting the second time around brings special challenges and special joys. Do not hesitate to ask for help or seek services in your community for yourself and your grandchildren.
How Hawaii’s New Child Protective Act Impacts YOU
This factsheet shows changes made to Hawaii’s Child Protective Act that became law that affect resource families.
A Guide to Child Welfare Services-Oahu
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. Download this 25-page guide for more information. Guide to Child Welfare Services–Oahu
Adoption Assistance Available to More Children
Many children previously ineligible for adoption assistance now qualify due to a change in DHS procedures.
Audit of the Foster Board Payment Program
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 Payment Program
Authority to Provide Educational Consent
Act 73, passed in 2001, gives the foster parent the authority to provide consents for a foster child’s educational and recreational needs.
Clarification on CWSB Administrative Review Panel
This DHS document provides clarification by which CWSB workers may seek exception to any policy.
DHS Child Welfare Services Phone List
Lists workers on all the islands alphabetically by last name and by unit. Gives phone number, e-mail addresses and unit name. Download: DHS List by by Last Name Staff are listed by units, which are organized by geographic areas. Also listed is information about staff e-mail addresses. Download: DHS List by Unit – 9-16-10
DHS Confidentiality Rules–Chapter 17-1601
The Department of Human Services recently implemented a new rule (Hawaii Administrative Rule 17-1601 to consolidate the mandated Federal and State confidentiality requirements.
