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.
Transition Guides to Assist Foster Youth and Supporting Adults
We are happy to share with you the following guides to help current and former foster youth as well as the adults guiding them to a successful adulthood!
Youth: Click here.to download a guide designed to help you identify resources and prepare for your future. Always remember that there are people who care about you and want to help you!
Adults: Click here to download the sheet designed to help you guide the current and former foster youth in your life take inventory of their current assets, identify resources and plan for a bright future. Each domain lists assets and skills Youth need to develop and hone prior to entering adulthood. The help caring adults give to current and former foster youth in guiding them to a successful adulthood is invaluable!
Adoption Tax Credit Update
Click here to see the lasted on adoption tax credit permanent: Tax credit Remember, it is no longer refundable.
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