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It Takes an Ohana

It Takes an Ohana

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ONGOING TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR RESOURCE CAREGIVERS

As all states are mandated to establish an Ongoing Training Requirement for Resource Caregivers by the Federal Government to further ensure the safety and support of our children, youth and all of our families, the Hawaii Department of Human Services has initiated a Mandatory Ongoing Training Requirement for all licensed resource families beginning 1/1/13. Follow link for more details.


FREE Training on Caregivers and the Courts

We are excited to announce that we will be traveling statewide October through December this year providing a FREE training to Resource Families, along with Hawaii’s Family Court Judges, to share the importance of Resource Caregivers attending the court hearings of their foster children and youth. Follow link for list of trainings with the Family Court Judge who will be co-presenting, location and date for trainings or get training details on our calendar.


Adoption Learning Partners Offer Webinar on FASD

In a webinar on Thursday, November 8, Dr. Ira Chasnoff will help parents sort through complications that may arise when raising a child who was exposed to drugs or alcohol before birth.  The webinar will help parents: Understand the physical and developmental impact on their child Learn strategies and skills to help children develop to [...]


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 provide alternative education and job training services to non-high school graduates, ages 16-24. Services include a high school diploma program, vocational and hands-on construction training, leadership development, and job readiness and placement services.

Contact Pearl Spencer, 768-5795, or Carla Harada, 768-5895 for more information.


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  • Upcoming Events

    • May 17, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
    • May 23, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii
    • May 30, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Maui Beach Hotel
    • May 31, 2013
      Teen DayVII: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.


      11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Ronald T. Y. Moon Courthouse
    • June 6, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou


      9:00 am - 3:00 pm,
    • June 22, 2013
      Pathways to Healing: Understanding the Trauma Behind the Behavior

      Children & youth in foster care have experienced some form of trauma. Caregivers play an important role in helping create a safe home. Guest Speakers: Tia Roberts, MSW, Paula Quealy, M.Ed., & Crystal Brown of Project Kealahou

      SPECIAL NOTE: There will be a simultaneous event at the conference just for teens age 13 to 18 that includes gift card prizes!


      8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Ala Moana Hotel

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