It Takes an Ohana

Upcoming Events

• January 28, 2012
  Camp Cool

  An interactive computer exploration camp for children with disabilities and their friends/siblings that introduces them to a variety of technology concepts to increase their knowledge, skills, and self-confidence. Campers learn website development, videography, digital photography and use computer-based applications as they explore, learn, and play with.

  
  9:00 am - 3:00 pm, ATRC
• February 23, 2012
  Caring for the Caregiver (Windward Oahu)

  This FREE training open to all resource, adoptive, guardianship, and kinship families will enhance your knowledge of the impact that fostering children who have experienced trauma has on you and your family and assist you in developing strategies to create better balance in your life.

  Call Jennifer Ho at 521-9531 ext.245 or email jho@familyprogramshi.org to RSVP by 2/16/12.

  
  5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Faith Baptist Church
• March 1, 2012
  Caring for the Caregiver (Maui)

  This FREE training open to all resource, adoptive, guardianship, and kinship families will enhance your knowledge of the impact that fostering children who have experienced trauma has on you and your family and assist you in developing strategies to create better balance in your life.

  RSVP required by February 23, 2012 to the Warm Line at 1-866-545-0882

  
  5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center
• March 2, 2012
  Caring for the Caregiver (Leeward Oahu)

  This FREE training open to all resource, adoptive, guardianship, and kinship families will enhance your knowledge of the impact that fostering children who have experienced trauma has on you and your family and assist you in developing strategies to create better balance in your life.

  Call Jennifer Ho at 521-9531 ext.245 or email jho@familyprogramshi.org to RSVP by 2/16/12.

  
  5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Ohana Career and Learning Center
• May 25, 2012
  Teen Day:Dream4Real

  This event that holds the power to help Hawaii foster youth create a future of hope. Youth who are eligible to attend are youth ages 14 – 16 in DHS permanent custody, guardianship as well as youth in foster care where reunification is doubtful. If they have siblings close to this age, they are also welcome to come.

  The youth’s caregiver/guardian, social worker, and GAL/VGAL are also invited! Registration forms are on page 2 and 3 of flyer. Call 540-2543 with questions.

  
  11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Ronald T. Y. Moon Courthouse