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It Takes an Ohana

It Takes an Ohana

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Posts Tagged ‘scholarship’


Planting the Seeds of Higher Education

It is up to us to help the children and youth in our care see the possibilities before them. Read this fact sheet to learn more about the opportunities foster youth in Hawai‘i have for higher education scholarships and grant opportunities available and how to help your foster youth realize their potential.


Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance

Tuition waivers are available for students attending DOE summer school. Children in foster care qualify.  Preference is give to students of Hawaiian ancestry. Download the flyer, which contains an informational page, an eligibility checklist, and an application form. Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance


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


Native American Political Leadership Program Scholarships

George Washington University’s Native American Political Leadership Program’s purpose is to attract bright, energetic Native American (American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian) college students to Washington’s most respected political leadership semester program. Application Deadline for Spring 2011 admission is November 1, 2010. Click here to get to website with all the information you need to [...]


Orphan Foundation of America Scholarship Program

Annually, the Orphan Foundation of America and the Casey Family Scholars Program award $1.5M in scholarship funds to foster youth in colleges, universities and training programs across the country.  


Scholarship Opportunities for Youth

Includes the information about the Eddie Aikau Foundation Scholarship Program. The Eddie Aikau Foundation is a charitable organization created to share Eddie Aikau’s life, contributions and accomplishments while promoting education and the advancement of the Hawaiian culture. The Foundation Strives to inspire people to develop a strong sense of pride in themselves, their heritage and [...]


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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.


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      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.


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      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.


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