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.
Foster Care Rate Increase in Hawai`i
I am so excited to be able to tell you that the Hawai`i State Budget was passed April 29th and it includes over $8,000,000 for a much needed foster care payment increase! Thank you to all who helped get this need addressed! Your voice really matters!
We ask those who can to please take a few moments to thank the following legislators who championed this bill:
Representative Carroll (586-6790)
Representative Luke (586-6200)
Senator Ige (586-6230)
Senator Chun Oakland (586-6130)
A big thanks also goes out to the Department of Human Services who developed a new methodology to calculate the rates and requested funds for this increase.
MAHALO NUI LOA to all who helped bring this much needed support to our Resource Families!
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