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.
Who Ya Gonna Call?
In January of 2015 ITAO worked with DHS to update the list of phone numbers that resource caregivers may need in the course of fostering the children in their care. Click here to download the list: Who-To-Call.
Here are some of the numbers resource families ask for frequently:
FPH Warm Line: (808) 545-1130 or (toll free) 1-866-545-0882
ITAO: (808) 542-4006
DHS Complaint Line: (808) 586-4994
We send a big MAHALO to each and every person who steps up to the plate to help children and families in need and hope that this information is helpful to YOU!
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