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.
Matt Levi Investigates – Hawaii’s Foster Families
Former foster child Matt Levi’s recent episode regarding foster care in Hawaii is well done. I hope you will take the time to view it, for its focus is on the positive difference dedicated foster parents and social workers have on children and families.Click here to view.
Honolulu-Star Bulletin Examines Hawaii’s Child Welfare System
The Honolulu-Star Bulletin is running a series of articles looking at Hawaii’s Child Welfare System. The first of the four part story was published Sunday, November 16, 2014. Click here to see the series of articles.
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Foster Care Extended to Age 21 in Hawai`i
Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed Senate Bill 1340 into law July 1, 2013 at the State Capitol before an audience that included politicians, policy makers and youth advocates, the young and old alike. SB 1340, now Act 252, extends voluntary foster care to age 21 in Hawai`i. Follow link for more info.
The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir
The author, Victoria Rowell, is a former foster youth who is presenting July 19th at the `Ohana is Forever Conference in Kaneohe. I look forward to reading her book before we hear her.
Reunification Heroes
Hawai`i is celebrating National Reunification Month for the first time this year by honoring Mr. U’U & Ms. ‘Satyo’ Dosland. You can find their story on the American Bar Association website by following this link. This story demonstrates the power of love – a father’s love for his children as well as a social worker’s love and dedication to bringing healing to the families she works with.