Programs

Enhancements

Provides funding for foster children for items and activities not covered under regular foster care support, including tutors, special events, graduation expenses and more.

eXcel

Helping high school foster youth successfully prepare for and enter post-secondary education and vocational training.

Hawaii Street Smart for Youth

To prevent HIV/AIDS and STDs, substance abuse and other risky behaviors for “at risk youth” and youth in the foster care system

Ho‘ololi Mua No Ke Ola Senior Program

Prepares high school seniors in foster care in East Hawai‘i to enter postsecondary education or vocational training.

Ho‘omalu O Na Kamali‘i

A receiving home for children removed from their families for reported abuse or neglect in Waianae.

It Takes An ‘Ohana

It Takes An Ohana improves the outcomes of children in foster care by empowering resource families through information, skills training, support and advocacy.

Long Term Foster Care

Quality long term foster care support for youth for whom this is the best permanency option. Includes support to foster families and post high school assistance.

Mentoring Connection

Seeks to make a positive impact with youth in foster care through relationships with caring adult mentors.

Project Visitation

A program that utilizes volunteers to provide monthly visitation for siblings separated by foster care.

Resource Families Support Services

Statewide support services including support groups, Warm Line, training and mentoring.

Respite Program

Provides families a break from the ongoing responsibilities of parenting children in foster care.

Summer Picnic and Holiday Party

Fun for foster children and their families through the Summer Picnic, Holiday Party and other events.