ABOUT FAMILY PROGRAMS HAWAII
Children and families are at the heart of our work.
Family Programs Hawaii helps children and families build safety, healing, and lasting connection.
SERVING HAWAI’I SINCE
2004
The People at the Heart of FPH
Every person comes to us with their own story, strengths, and hopes for what comes next.
Our work centers on the people themselves. We listen, build trustworthy relationships, and offer support that respects each person’s dignity, culture, family, and lived experience.
Children and Young People
Children involved in or at risk of entering foster care need safety, steady care, and connection to the people and places that shape who they are.
Parents and Caregivers
Families facing housing instability, financial strain, trauma, or other challenges deserve practical support without judgment.
Siblings and extended family
Family relationships support identity, belonging, healing, and a child’s sense that important people will continue showing up.
Young People Preparing for Adulthood
Young people need opportunities, confidence, stable relationships, and people they can rely on beyond the child welfare system.
Our Story
Growing with the needs of children and families
What began in 1990 as a small volunteer effort has grown into Family Programs Hawaii, now running six programs for children and families across the state.
In 2004, a partnership with Casey Family Programs helped turn that volunteer group into a full direct service agency, and in 2008 it took on its current name to reflect a broader commitment to the children and families it serves.
Our Leadership
People guiding the work.
Our leadership supports people, programs, and partnerships that help children and famililes move towards greater saftey and stability.
President & Chief Executive officer
La’akea Yoshida. M.St.
Laʻakea Yoshida has served as President and CEO of Family Programs Hawaii since November 2024. A leader with both deep nonprofit and for profit experience, Laʻakea has held program, portfolio, and senior leadership roles at Microsoft, the University of Washington, the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture, Cyborg Mobile, and Technology Access Foundation. At FPH, he works with staff and the Board to strengthen services, deepen community relationships, and build a stable future for the organization.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Chiyomi Chow, LSW
Director of Programs
Dr. Cheryl Andaya,
Psy.D., ABPP
Director & Training Director
Family Strengthening Center
Kitty Cheng
Accounts Manager
Program Leadership
Dr. Kimberlee Kunichika, Psy.D.
Deputy Director
Family Strengthening Center
Steve Kahana’oi, MSP
Program Supervisor
Volunteer Case Management
Nadine Dudoit
Program Manager
Ho’omalu o Nā Kamali’i
Mindy Chung
Program Coordinator/Recruiter
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids
Nai Yeboah
Program Coordinator
Project Visitation
Board of Directors
Volunteer leaders providing governance and stewardship
Marty Oliphant
BOARD CHAIR
Donna Vuchinich
MEMBER
Greg Auberry
MEMBER
John Keene
MEMBER
M. Mikihana Maldonado
MEMBER
Jon Kobayashi
MEMBER
Reed Kondo
SECRETARY
Paul Arinaga
MEMBER
Curtis Agor
MEMBER
Ariel Wallace-Wong
MEMBER
Hali’a Kealoha
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Matt Hara
COMMITTEE MEMBER
ACCOUNTABILITY
Responsible to children, families, and our community
Family Programs Hawaii is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to responsible stewardship, transparent reporting, and high-quality services.
FORM 990 (2024) →