One of our key programs at FPH is the Family Strengthening Center, which addresses mental health issues. The Family Strengthening Center (FSC)’s mission is to facilitate the healthy development of children through the strengthening of families. FSC and its staff of...
News
Find out what is new at Family Programs Hawaii and our many programs to help strengthen children and families involved in the foster care system.
An Epitome of Strength, Dedication, and Loyalty: Dr. Cheryl Andaya, Director, The Family Strengthening Center (FSC)
FPH: What is your position with the Family Strengthening Center and how long have you been working at FSC? What is your specialty within FSC? DR. ANDAYA: Director and Internship Training Director – I’ve been with FSC since 2018. Specialty: Clinical psychology, child...
May is National Foster Care Month
National Foster Care Month is an initiative of the Children's Bureau. Each May, let's take the time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and...
Mental Health and Foster Care
The Correlation Between National Foster Care Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Family Programs Hawaii’s mission is to strengthen youth
Congratulations on a Lifetime of Success
On Friday, February 24, friends, colleagues, faces both old and young, new and from the past came together to celebrate Dr. Steven J. Choy's lifetime achievements and accolades in the field of social work. The lives he touched are tremendous and a few of these...
A Round of Applause for FPH’s Presence at IVAT 2023
The Hawai`i Summit is a multidisciplinary gathering of professionals working together to tackle the major issues in fields dealing with violence, abuse, and trauma. International and local speakers come together to share their findings on causation, prevention,...
The Faces Behind the Family Strengthening Center
The Family Strengthening Center has had another year of exciting events and changes. We were thrilled to gain two new staff psychologists, Drs. Megan Deaver and Danielle Pagat. Their addition has been of great value to our center as they bring with them their areas of...
Legacy Giving Made Easy: Bequests
No one likes to broach the topic of wills or gifts of stocks, funds after one passes. But the reality is that if you're not ready with a plan of action, not only do you lose out in your lifetime, but so do the beneficiaries of your legacy in years to come. Let's talk...
Behind the Faces of the Family Strengthening Center (FSC)
The Family Strengthening Center has had another year of exciting events and changes. We were thrilled to gain two new staff psychologists, Drs. Megan Deaver and Danielle Pagat. Their addition has been of great value to our center as they bring with them their areas of...
It’s National Reunification Month
Family Programs Hawaii, like the State of Hawaii, supports reunification with families WHEN the environment is right - a healthy, supportive, loving, compassionate, and nurturing experience for the keiki. Without all of these instances, parents need to adopt better...