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It Takes an Ohana

It Takes an Ohana

Hawaii's Foster & Adoption Resource

‘Health Care’ Articles


Project Focuses on Fetal Alcohol Disorder

Read about the St. Louis University’s project to develop evidence-based treatment targeting older youth and young adults affected by FASD and a similar project at the University of California, Los Angeles.


Providing a Place to Heal

Providing A Place to Heal: Characteristics of Foster Parents That Prevent Further Sexual Abuse & Help a Child Recover describes characteristics of foster parents that help prevent further sexual abuse and help a child recover.


Reacting to a Child’s Disclosure of Sex Abuse

This article provides suggestions for what to say and do and what NOT to say or do when a child discloses to you that he or she has experienced sexual abuse.


Recipes for Healthful Living

We at ITAO know how hard it can be to get a healthy meal on the table for a large family, so we wanted to share the crowd pleasing recipes we tried out on our families last week.


Research Examines Health Needs of Children in Foster Care

Dr. Marilyn McCubbin, Director of the Center for Health Disparities Research, National Institute of Nursing Research at UH Manoa Nursing Department, has informed us funding will be provided to examine health care of children who go through the foster care system. The study title is “Identifying the gaps in supporting the health of children in [...]


Understanding Adolescent Stress and Depression

One in 8 adolescents in America suffers from depression which can lead to school failure, substance abuse and suicide. Hawaii Public Radio  broadcast a report on the workshop “Understanding Adolescent Stress and Depression” with Mary Jadwisiak from Washington state and Dr. Evie Yanagida, clinical program manager for The Sex Abuse Treatment Center, a program of [...]


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    • May 17, 2012
      Maui- Fostering CommUNITY: Connecting Our ‘Ohana

      The Annual Conference for Resource Families and Service Providers, ”Fostering CommUNITY: Connecting Our ‘Ohana” will be held throughout the state in May. Guest Speakers include: Dr. Kimo Alameda, Laurie Jicha, and Lynne Kazama. This conference is open to all resource, guardianship, adoptive, and kinship families. Follow link for more information.


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, U.H. Maui College
    • May 23, 2012
      Kona- Fostering CommUNITY: Connecting Our ‘Ohana

      The Annual Conference for Resource Families and Service Providers, ”Fostering CommUNITY: Connecting Our ‘Ohana” will be held throughout the state in May. Guest Speakers include: Dr. Kimo Alameda, Laurie Jicha, and Lynne Kazama. This conference is open to all resource, guardianship, adoptive, and kinship families. Follow link for more information.


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Keauhou Beach Resort
    • 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

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