‘Ohana is Forever Conference 2021: "Holomua: Keep Moving Forward"
The 15th annual ‘Ohana is Forever conference was held virtually on July 16, 2021, with over 200 young people, adult professionals and community partners in attendance online.
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 "CAA" contains the provisions for the Support Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act and provides significant assistance to young people with experience in foster care during the pandemic.
Pilina: Keeping Siblings Connected in Foster Care Training
Description: Over 70% of children in foster care have siblings in care. Many of them are separated in foster care. This training focuses on the need for siblings to stay connected while in care, provides recommendations and utilizes the voice of youth and professionals with experience.
Pono Process Training for Youth and Resource Caregivers
Pono Process is our newly launched grievance process for youth in care. Learn more about the Pono Process by watching our virtual training.
Pono Process Training for Child Welfare Services
Pono Process is our newly launched grievance process for youth in care. Learn more about the Pono Process by watching our virtual training.
HI HOPES 10 Year Anniversary Virtual Celebration Highlights
Enjoy special moments, speakers and key highlights from our one-hour virtual event held on September 30, 2020.
A Decade of HI H.O.P.E.S.
Join us in celebrating a decade of accomplishments, youth voice and amazing community partnerships!
The HI H.O.P.E.S. Musical Chairs Legacy
We know you'll laugh along with our HI H.O.P.E.S. boards as we celebrate a competitive and fun HI H.O.P.E.S. annual tradition!
Pono Process
The Pono Process is an additional support for youth in Hawaii to use in the event that their rights are not being honored and upheld.
Enhancement Funds for Children & Youth in Foster Care
Enhancement funds are resources to improve the lives of our keiki in foster care. For more information go to www.fostercareresources808.org
‘Ohana is Forever - 2020 Vision: A Fresh Start
Our annual ‘Ohana is Forever Conference is going virtual!!!
‘Ohana is Forever - 2020 Vision: A Fresh Start was held safely online on July 17, 2020.
HI H.O.P.E.S. Virtual Town Hall, April 15, 2020
A talk story session to provide support and hope to current and former foster youth during this COVID-19 Pandemic.
Matt Levi Investigates: Hawai‘i’s Foster Families
A look into the challenges and rewards of being a foster parent in Hawai‘i, as seen through the eyes of foster parents, former foster youth, Child Welfare Services and Family Court.
Powered til 26
The Affordable Care Act provides Former Foster Youth with free Medicaid up to age 26.
Know Your Rights: Foster Care Youth Rights in Hawai‘i
Every child and young person in foster care has certain rights under Hawai‘i State law.
Promoting Well-Being and Normalcy for Foster Youth
It is important for young people in foster care to have the same opportunities as other young people not in care.