Family Programs Hawai’i  (formerly Foster Family Programs) receives money from the Bradley and Victoria Geist Foundation and the Theresa Hughes Foundation to provide Enhancements Funds to children.

These enhancement funds can be applied for when all other funding sources have been tapped. Activities and items that have been funded in the past include tutors; summer school tuition; self esteem programs such as sports, dance, scouting, martial arts and music; special events such as proms graduation, travel to the mainland or Neighbor islands; and special projects such as back-to-school items.  A maximum of $500 per year per child will be considered. Requests for Enhancement funds must come from a professional (social worker, therapist, GAL or VGAL, etc.) working with the child.

To apply for funds:

Geist Foundation Funds
Recipients of Geist funds must be legally recognized foster children. These children can be associated with any agency working with children in foster care. To request funds for Geist-eligible children, a copy of the Enhancement Fund Request Form can be downloaded from the web at www.hawaiifosterparent.org . Click on Resources, then on Services, Enhancement Funds. The professional submitting the request for Geist funds can fax or mail the form to the FPH Liason.  The address and fax number are on the form.

Theresa Hughes Foundation Funds
Children eligible for funds from the Theresa Hughes Foundation include those who have been abused, abandoned or neglected, even if they are still living in the abusive situation. Funds are available for youth under the age of 18.  For Hughes- eligible children, please contact Family Programs Hawai’i directly at 521-9531 ext 234.