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.
2018 Child Welfare Services Law Updates
“Judges in abuse and neglect proceedings are responsible for protecting the rights of all parties for the court and for assuring safety and permanency for abuse in neglected children. Additionally, the responsibilities must be met in a timely manner by avoiding delay in the court process … Please click on video below to learn more about the Annual Child Welfare Law Updates for 2018:
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Dragonfly: The Journey of a Young Local Girl in Foster Care
PlayBuilders of Hawaiʻi Theater Company is continuing to perform the play Dragon Fly: The Journey of a Young Local Girl in Foster Care. It tells the story of several former foster youth’s experience in the system and the struggles they dealt with regarding family, life, love and forgivenss. It is beautifully done – please be sure to see it! There are still 2 FREE showings plus several pay shows. Follow link for details.
Children Placed in Foster Care Struggle With More Physical and Mental Health Issues
A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that children placed in foster care were five times more likely to have anxiety, six times more likely to have behavioral problems and seven times more likely to be depressed. Follow link to learn more.
Family Strengthening Center at Family Programs Hawaii
Family Programs Hawaii is pleased to announce the opening of the Family Strengthening Center in affiliation with the Hawaii School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. The mission of the Center is to promote healthy development of children by strengthening their families though a multidisciplinary approach. This is accomplished in collaboration with many other organizations and agencies that address the healthy development of children. The Director of the Center, Dr. Steven J. Choy, is an Associate Professor at Argosy University and has over 40 years of clinical experience facilitating healthy development of children and helping families provide a nurturing and growth facilitating environment for their children. Follow link for more information and to see services provided.