‘Youth Resources’ Articles
Healing Emotions with Art and Recreation Together (H.E.A.R.T.)
H.E.A.R.T. works with children and adolescents in small, supportive groups where members learn how to identify their feelings, come to understand that they are not alone in their struggles, and develop skills in supporting one another. To help facilitate this process, H.E.A.R.T. utilizes mediums that children can easily relate to such as art, yoga, horseback [...]
Bed Space for Former Foster Youth
Hale Kipa’s Independent Living Program periodically has openings in Haloa House and the Independent Living Transitional Apartment. Haloa House – women 18+ years of age Four bed residential program for young women exiting or who have exited from foster care. Primary focus is group and individual services to teach health, nutrition, vocation/education, employment and home [...]
Career Education Business Program
If you’re looking to find a job and move right into the workforce, then check out the Newman Consulting Services, LLC Career Education Business Program. We’ll train and help YOU find a great job that fits YOUR career goals. Our training includes: • Computer Basics, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint • Office Systems [...]
Children’s Alliance of Hawai`i Programs
The Children’s Alliance of Hawai`i offers the following resources for children and adolescent foster youth that focus on skill-building and enhancing self-esteem. Their Enhancements program is offered on both Oahu and Kauai, while the rest of their programs are offered on Oahu only.
Cost of Education 2010 – 2011
Cost of Education sheet can be a useful tool as youth plot out their course of action for their future. Higher education costs are listed as well as transportation, housing & meals to give a complete picture of the different costs of different schools. This comes to us from the UH-Leeward Community College, Financial Aid [...]
DHS Independent Living Program
Life after foster care can be challenging. The DHS Independent Living Program helps youth develop knowledge, skills and connections to make a successful transition to living on their own.
eXel – Supporting Foster Youth’s College or Vocational Training Goals
eXcel will support youth and their families in the application process and completing financial aid and scholarship applications. Ongoing support will be provided throughout their college or vocational program. Download attached flyers for more information and the referral form. Contact Jennifer Cilfone at 521-9531, ext. 297 to sign up. eXcel Referral Form 121808 09-eXcel info
Foster Youth Can Apply for Driver’s License under New Law
In 2006 the Hawaii State Legislature passed a measure that allows the Department of Human Services (DHS) to sign the driver’s license application for any child in foster care qualified to apply for a driver’s license. You can download the bill, which was signed into law as Act 289 on July 7, 2006. We commend [...]
Gear Up Hawaii–Resources for College-Bound Youth
GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a federal program whose mission is to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
Hale Kipa Independent Living Program
Hale Kipa offers a variety of Independent Living Programs for youth ages 12 – 22.
