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It Takes an Ohana

It Takes an Ohana

Hawaii's Foster & Adoption Resource

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Healing Emotions with Art and Recreation Together (H.E.A.R.T.)

The H.E.A.R.T program serves sexually abused children from the age range of 9 to 18. The intent of H.E.A.R.T is to increase self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence in the children in a group setting by addressing the social and emotional needs of sex abuse victims with a hand- on, experiential approach to intervention.


HCAP Malama Pono Youth Mentoring Program

If you are the parent or guardian of a child who has an incarcerated parent, this opportunity is for YOU.


Care To Share

“Care to Share” is a way for people to share their unneeded items with resource families who need them. Resource families are families who have opened their home to children through fostering, adoption, or guardianship.


Enhancement Funds Available

Enhancement funds are available for certain children and youth who have been abused, abandoned or neglected through Family Programs Hawai‘i. Follow link to learn more.


Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program

MENTORS: *Attend a 2 hour training *Are fingerprinted for background check *Most importantly, you have fun and are a friend to a child or youth *Mentors and child being mentored can attend FREE Monthly Activities sponsored by Keiki O Ka ‘Āina such as Glow Putt, Cosmic Bowling & more! Download: Mentor A Child with a [...]


Ohana Caregivers

Brochure series on issues important to grandparents caring for their grandchildren.


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  • Upcoming Events

    • May 17, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
    • May 23, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii
    • May 30, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Maui Beach Hotel
    • May 31, 2013
      Teen DayVII: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.


      11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Ronald T. Y. Moon Courthouse
    • June 6, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm,
    • June 22, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou

      SPECIAL NOTE: There will be a simultaneous event at the conference just for teens age 13 to 18 that includes gift card prizes!


      8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Ala Moana Hotel

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