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2017 Legislative Action

The 2017 Legislative Session is under way and we hope you want to lend your voice to ensure the needs of the children and families we serve are met.  After reviewing many bills by looking at what impact would be felt by the children and families involved in child...

2016 Legislative Updates

We are happy to report that the bills we advocated for this year at the Hawaii State Legislator passed and have been signed by the governor, thus they are now law! Thank you to all who helped make a safer place for children and youth by joining us in legislative...

Update on 2013 Legislation

Thank you for helping us move the following initiatives forward this year – we couldn’t have gotten this far without your help! HB986  The Department of Human Services has begun to develop a plan for increasing the foster care reimbursement rate. HB986...

ITAO’s Advisory Committee (IAC)

In September, 2011, Family Programs Hawaii’s (FPH) It Takes An ‘Ohana Program (ITAO) brought together a group of experienced resource caregivers and adoptive parents who have a passion for creating the best outcomes possible for Hawaii’s children affected by...

Comprehensive Health Assessment

The CARE Program provides a comprehensive health assessment for foster children if requested. Every child entering foster care is required to have two types of physical examinations: A Pre-Placement Exam (PPE) within 24 hours of placement.  The purpose of the PPE is...

NEW LOCATION for Oahu’s Family Court

Effective Monday, March 29, 2010, Oahu’s Family Court will be operating out of the new Kapolei Courthouse.  All hearings will be held there, not at the downtown Punchbowl Street facility!  The new courthouse is located at 4675 Kapolei Parkway (do not Google this...