Who We Are
It takes a village to raise a child is a proverb, which means that it takes an entire community of different people interacting with children in order for children to experience and grow in a safe environment. The villages would look out for the children to ensure their development & wellbeing.
At Family Programs Hawaii, it is our mission to be that village for children are Hawaii’s most valuable resource. They are our future. Family Programs Hawaii is a unique non-profit agency remaining true to its origins of providing quality care to the children of Hawaii. Our goal is that every child in Hawaii has the opportunity to reach his or her full potential – especially children who are in or may become involved in foster care.
Keith Kuboyama, LCSW, MSW
President & CEO
Total Number of Children and Youth Served in a Year
Percent Reduction in Risk Factors
Children & Families Served at Annual Holiday Party
Our Story
Family Programs Hawaii is a 501(c)(3) social service agency dedicated to strengthening children and families who are at risk or involved in the child welfare system through high quality prevention, support, and transition services. Family Programs Hawaii provides services to prevent children from entering foster care; supports children and families already involved in the foster care system; and assists youth transitioning out of foster care. We currently have approximately 60 employees in our two offices, located in Honolulu and Hilo, and a receiving home in Maili.
We have provided quality social services in Hawaii since 2004. Since then, we have grown, adding several large state and federal contracts as well as numerous smaller grant funded programs to the original Enhancements program for foster youth and Long Term Foster Care services. Improving the lives of children and families especially those involved in the Child Welfare System is central to us. Family Programs Hawaii strengthens families and provides services to all children, especially those from the child welfare system including supporting foster parents who care for them.
Keith Kuboyama, LCSW, MSW
President & CEO
Eva Chau, LCSW, MSW
Vice President of Clinical Programs
Ryan Obrero, CPA
Director of Finance
April Lum
Program Manager, Resources Families Support Services
Lisa Chau, MS
Manager, Innovation & Technology
Nadine Dudoit
Program Manager, Nau e koho
Dr. Steven Choy
Director, Family Strengthening Center
Stephanie Batzer, Esq., MSW
Chairwoman
Owner/Operator Stephanie W. Batzer, MSW, LLC
Carol Ono
Vice Chair, Administration & Finance
Senior Vice President & Talent Acquisition Manager, First Hawaiian Bank
Mei Nakamoto, Esq.
Vice Chair, Governance
Attorney, Law Offices of Mei Nakamoto
Peter Philips
Vice Chair, Development & Communications
Land Aquisition Manager, D.R. Horton – Schuler Homes, LLC
Selby Jacobs
Vice Chair, Audit
Captain USN Retired
James Harrow
Secretary, Governance
President & CEO, Security Alarm Shop
Keith Kuboyama, LCSW, MSW
President & CEO
Family Programs Hawaii
Mona Choy-Beddow
Member, Administration & Finance
Senior Vice President & Regional Manager, HomeStreet Bank
Greg Kimo Schlais, Esq.
Member, Governance
Counsel, Legal Services, HMSA
Jeff Case
Member, Development & Communications
Senior Vice President, Aon Risk Services, Inc.
Michele S. Loudermilk, Esq.
Member, Governance
Partner, Cades Schutte LLP
Caryn Okinaga
Member, Administration & Finance, Audit Committee
First Vice President, Director, Bank Regulatory Compliance, American Savings Bank
Warren Aoki, LCSW, ACSW, MA
Member, Development & Communications
Social Work Consultant, US Army Regional Health Command-Pacific
Leslie B. Turnbull
Member, Development & Communications
Author, Consultant & Educational Advocate
Kevin S. Nishioka
Member, Audit Committee
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Derek Chang
Member, Administration & Finance
VP & Corporate Banking Officer, First Hawaiian Bank
For more information about Family Programs Hawaii, please see our 2016 Annual Report
Newsletter for Spring 2018
Locations
Family Programs Hawaii works statewide to provide services to children, youth, and families in need. We have two office locations and a children’s shelter in Maili. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Tel (808) 521-9531
Fax (808) 548-4000
Tel (808) 935-2876
Fax (808) 961-4913
Children’s Voices
It was really difficult because we were split up for so long. If we had had a family or place to take all of us in and keep us together, it would have been way better.”
-child formerly in foster care, Hoomalu O Na Kamalii
Mahalo to Our Funders & Changemakers
M.B. Wood Foundation
