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.
Connecting With Your Teen
Normally teens spend less time with their families than they did as younger children. When we parent a teen who is in foster care, the normal developmental stage of becoming more independent becomes a bit more complicated. They may not be able to show it or may not even know it themselves, but they still need loving guidance & support. This tip sheet helps with basic teen needs:
To learn more about teens needs in foster care, be sure to read this factsheet as well:
Dealing With Temper Tantrums
Two- and three-year-olds have many skills, but controlling their tempers is not one of them. Tantrums are common at this age because toddlers are becoming independent and developing their own wants, needs, and ideas. This tip sheet gives us tips on preventing tantrums and, if you cannot prevent the tantrum, some tips for dealing with it.
This document was created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Children’s Bureau, Child Welfare Information Gateway, Strengthening Families, and FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention. Click on link to see tip sheet.
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