Below are the handouts and links to information given at the `Ohana is Forever VIII: Ke Ola Hou: New Beginnings Conference on July 18, 2014 at Ko`olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe, Hawai`i.

We hope these resources will be helpful for current and former foster youth in their quest to live happy, productive lives.

Handouts/Resources from Conference:

Program

Speaker Information

Workshop: Healing Trauma for a New Beginning – presented by the Hawai`i Foster Youth Coalition. This presentation will include a presentation on symptoms of childhood trauma by Cynthia White, M.Ed., with former foster youth James Labrie, Pono, Amber Carlson and Lehua Kaopio.  The youth will highlight symptoms from their experiences and what helps them in their healing process.

The powerpoint for this presentation will be uploaded soon!

Workshop: Imua Kākou Panel presented by
•    Delia Ulima, HYOI Statewide Initiative Coordinator, EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc.
•    Honorable Paul Murakami – Hawai`i Family Court
•    Keith Spencer – Hawai`i DHS representative
•    HI H.O.P.E.S. Board Members Nellieshy Mamuad, Gernani Yutob, Jr. & Noy Worachit

Click here to view the video played at the beginning of this workshop featuring some of Hawaii’s amazing former foster youth.

PowerPoints used during this presentation:

Imua Kakou No. 1

Imua Kakou No. 2

Workshop:   Piecing It Together – Kintaro Yonekura and Judy Adviento will introduce the concept of the foster care experience through active learning.

Piecing it Together – OIFVIII

Resources for Adult Supporters of Youth:

Adult supporters of youth can get information by calling ITAO at (808) 540-2543, visiting our homepage by clicking here or emailing us at judith@familyprogramshawaii.org. 

This event was funded by the Hawai‘i Court Improvement Program and the Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation, supported by the Hawai‘i Department of Human Services,  EPIC `Ohana and First Circuit Family Court and coordinated by Family Programs Hawai‘i.