Nov 27, 2012
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) is now part of Family Programs Hawaii’s array of programs. It is searching for adoptive families for children waiting in foster care. Click here to view frequently asked questions about WWK: FAQs WWK’s core belief is that...
Jun 29, 2012
If you are a resource caregiver, you have a unique perspective on the strengths and needs of the children and youth you are fostering. That is why it is so important for you to attend their court hearings. It Takes An `Ohana’s recently revised Caregivers and...
Jun 1, 2012
Click here if you have a teen close to aging out of foster care. There you will find resources that provide practical information on topics that may be important as they transition to adulthood. For more help available to youth, with a special focus on local...
May 21, 2012
[AMAZONPRODUCTS asin=”0345494512″ desc=”0″]Autism is an epidemic: It has spiked 1,500 percent in the last twenty years. ADHD, asthma and allergies have also skyrocketed over the same time period. One of these conditions now strikes one in every...
May 21, 2012
Hawaii Autism Foundation’s mission is to educate and help Hawaii families find and fund treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Foundation was started by filmmakers Don & Julianne King who created the movie Beautiful Son, a personal story of their...
Mar 15, 2012
I was very pleased to find the winter 2012 newsletter of the Children, Youth, and Families Office of the American Psychological Association with several articles about the mental health needs of children and youth who have experienced foster care. I was privileged to...
