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Resource Caregiver Licensing 2022

Resource Caregiver Licensing 2022

Resource caregivers, formerly known as foster parents, are licensed to provide care to children and youth in foster care. We have compiled a list of resource caregiver licensing references to aid families in care in Hawaii. Download All 14 Documents Download...
2021 Annual (Virtual) Child Welfare Law Update

2021 Annual (Virtual) Child Welfare Law Update

On August 27, 2021, the 2021 Annual Child Welfare Law Update will take place virtually. Here is the Program: 8:30 a.m. WELCOME Honorable Matthew Viola, Family Court of the First Circuit Daisy Hartsfield, Social Services Division Administrator, Department of Human...
2020 Annual (Virtual) Child Welfare Law Update

2020 Annual (Virtual) Child Welfare Law Update

On September 4, 2020, the Annual Child Welfare Law Update conference was held virtually. Topics included the following: Child Welfare Statutory Changes and Appellate Decisions Judiciary and Executive Branch: Child Welfare Initiatives, Accomplishments, and Plans for...
2019 Annual Child Welfare Law Update Conference

2019 Annual Child Welfare Law Update Conference

The annual conference is taking place on Friday, Aug 23rd, 2019 to update resource caregivers and other stakeholders on the new child welfare laws. Please download the pdf of the updated handouts here. Additional documents: DOE Update 8/23/19 Safety Assessment Process...

2018 Child Welfare Services Law Updates

“Judges in abuse and neglect proceedings are responsible for protecting the rights of all parties for the court and for assuring safety and permanency for abuse in neglected children. Additionally, the responsibilities must be met in a timely manner by avoiding...

Summer of Conferences and Support

We look back to the summer with many new resources and support for resource caregivers. FPH’s Resource Families Support Services (RFSS) Annual Conferences statewide was successful despite the many challenges from flooding on Kauai to lava on the Big Island of...