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It Takes an Ohana

It Takes an Ohana

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Posts Tagged ‘training’


Improving Children’s Behavior: Re-energizing the Traumatized Brain in Children

Follow this link to download handouts from the Foster Care Training Committee (FCTC) training, Improving Children’s Behavior: Re-energizing the Traumatized Brain in Children, featuring Dr. Steven Choy.


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.


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 [...]


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.


Youthbuild Honolulu

YouthBuild Honolulu is currently looking for qualified applicants for next year’s classes. They offer help to non-high school graduates, ages 16-24, to get their diploma, learn job skills and earn cash by providing individual counseling, educational tutoring, a self-development workshop, construction training, job placement and follow-ups. Foster youth and former foster youth are eligible. INQUIRE [...]


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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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