‘Youth Resources’ Articles
Hale Kipa Independent Living Program
Hale Kipa offers a variety of Independent Living Programs for youth ages 12 – 22.
Hawai`i Youth Conservation Corps Programs
We want to alert you to the wonderful, hands-on, FREE Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps (HYCC) programs open to students STATEWIDE. The three main programs which HYCC provides are the (1) Year Round Internship Program, (2) Summer Program and (3) Second Year Summer Program.
HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Leadership Board
There are currently two openings on the HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Leadership Board. APPLICATION DEADLINE is January 6, 2012. This Board is made up of current and former foster youth who provide the “youth voice” for the Hawai`i Youth Opportunities Initiative (HYOI). HYOI provides foster youth with financial literacy training. After a youth has completed the training, s/he receives help in opening savings accounts as well as matching funds. The HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Leadership Board helps the HYOI to identify the needs of and advocate on behalf of transition-aged foster youth. Follow link to learn more and to download application.
Higher Ed Board Payment for Former Foster Youth Update
Act 198 was signed into law in June, 2008. It greatly increases access and support to higher education board payments for former foster youth. Click here to read more.
Higher Education – Tips for Success
Below are some great tips for succeeding in college. Most have come from PERSIST. You can find more like these at the ECMC Foundation website. Download the PDF after each tip.
Horizons Independent Living House
The Horizons House is an up to 24+ month residential program that helps young adults achieve the necessary skills and resources to become independent. The Horizons House takes up to six young adults ages 18-25. Progress is determined collectively by the young adult’s achievement of goals in the areas of independent living, education, and employment. Collaboration [...]
Housing Opportunities – FAMILY UNIFICATION PROGRAM
Da Scoops: FUP participants receive a Housing Choice Voucher, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This voucher allows the participant to rent a home in the community from any landlord. Participants pay between 30% and 40% of their monthly-adjusted income towards rent and utilities with the balance paid by the [...]
Kapiolani Mentoring Program has Openings for Foster Youth Mentees
Kapiolani Mentoring program, lead by Dr. Steven Choy, offers Hawai`i foster youth on Oahu support, stability, and enriched social experiences to help them overcome their past traumas, take control of their lives, and prevent the cycle of abuse and neglect. This program pairs off foster youth mentors with mentees and has openings for mentees!
LGBTQI Youth Support
Because of the stigma and social pressures they face, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Inter-sex Youth (LGBTQI) face higher risk for substance abuse, unsafe sexual practices and suicide. The support of a resource caregiver (aka foster parent), adoptive parent, social worker, GAL, VGAL, judge and/or teacher can mean the difference between life and death for [...]
Mental Health America-Hawaii’s “Finding Help Phone List”
Follow this link to be able to link to Mental Health America-Hawaii’s WONDERFUL new statewide Manuel that contains contact information (phone numbers and websites) for agencies and programs that offer assistance with substance abuse, anger management, grief support, mental health problems, domestic violence, homelessness, sex abuse, employment, developmental disabilities; and help for seniors, children and adolescents, veterans, immigrants.
