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It Takes an Ohana

It Takes an Ohana

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Posts Tagged ‘gay’


Lt. Gov. Schatz Records ‘It Gets Better’ Video

Hawaii Lt. Gov. recently released an It Gets Better video on YouTube, delivering inspirational words of hope and encouragement to LGBTQI youth enduring bullying and harassment. Click here to view video.


The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals

Through extensive research and interviews, as well as years of experience working in the field, the authors cover gender variance from birth through college.


Ellen Goodman: Gay adoption bias not in kids’ best interests

In a March 23, 2006 opinion piece by columnist Ellen Goodman, she states: “We all talk about “the best interest of the child.” What makes up that interest? On my list are attention, love, security, humor and a besotted family racing to keep one step ahead of an active toddler. Of course, a little bias [...]


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 [...]


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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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