It Takes an 'Ohana
Hawaii's Foster Care ResourceIt Takes an ‘Ohana is a program of Family Programs Hawaii. We provide the latest news in foster care and updates to Hawaii’s child welfare laws. For more information on foster care and strengthening families in Hawaii, visit our main website by clicking the button below.
‘Ohana is Forever XI: Hiki No
The 11th Annual Ohana is Forever conference was held on July 21, 2017 to give tools to help youth and young adults affected by foster care to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives, as well as guide and support the adults who care about them.
Below are handouts and videos from the conference. If you don’t find what you are looking for, please check back. We will be uploading information from the conference as we receive it.
The FPH Warmline is now up and running!
Please pass this wonderful news to everyone! The correct FPH Warm Line numbers to use are (808) 545-1130 on Oahu and 1-866-545-0882 for our Neighbor Island `Ohana.
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Conference Handouts: Ohana is Forever X: RefleXtions: Honoring Our Past, Present, and Future
The 10th Annual Ohana is Forever conference was held on July 15, 2016. It provided tools to guide youth and the adults who support them to rise above past adverse experiences and build a foundation for ensuring a happy future and a positive legacy. Follow link to access handouts and videos related to the event.
2016 Legislative Updates
We are happy that almost all the bills we advocated for this year at the Hawaii State Legislator were passed and have been signed by the governor, thus they are now law! Follow link to learn more.
Skills for Success
Family Programs Hawaii’s new program, Skills for Success, will be starting this February! This interactive, six consecutive week training program is for Youth ages 14-18 who are currently in foster care AND their resource caregivers. Upon completion, interested youth can be connected to career shadowing as well as receive a gift card. Resource caregivers will receive six training hours! Follow link for flyer with times and dates plus more information.