COVID-19 Update from DHS CWS for Resource Caregivers

Mar 12, 2020 | Announcements, Children in Foster Care, Foster Families, Youth in Foster Care

Regular coronavirus updates can be found at the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) website see below. There is an option to sign up for email updates on the DOH website.

Get Daily Local COVID-19 Updates

Sign up to receive daily updates from the Hawaii State Department of Health on COVID-19. DHS strongly recommendsResource Caregivers to keep updated on this topic and to sign up for updates.

National COVID-19 Updates from the CDC

View national updates on COVID-19 from the Center for Disease Control 

Hawaii State Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services (CWS) has a message for Resource Caregivers (RCGs, aka foster parents) regarding COVID-19 on taking precautions for themselves and the children in their care.

DHS COVID-19 FAQs

Download the Hawaii State Department of Human Services’ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about COVID-19 in a PDF 

Family Programs Hawaii has sent an e-blast to resource families who are on our email distribution list and has posted the information on our social media pages. We will keep you posted with any updates related to any changes to our scope of services. Please continue to be informed and take appropriate precautions for yourself as well as your loved ones.