Foster Care Support & Resources in Hawaii
- Village of Hope – Maui – Hub for foster families, offering community resources and support.
- Family Programs Hawaii – Support and resources for foster families, including training and community.
- Hawaiʻi State Department of Education – Information on Hawaii’s public education system, including resources for foster children.
- Child & Family Services – Hawai‘i-based organization providing family support, counseling, and abuse prevention.
- Child Welfare Services – Hawaii’s official child welfare site for services related to foster care and family support.
- Epic Ohana – Offers mediation for foster family meetings, involving bio parents and caseworkers.
- H.I. Hopes Initiative – Resources for youth currently in or aged out of foster care in Hawaii.
- Aloha at Home – Support and guidance for foster families in Hawaii.
- Adopt Us Kids – Hawaii – Facilitates adoption and foster care for Hawaiian children.
- Malama Family Recovery Center – Gender-specific addiction and recovery services for parenting women in Maui County.
- The Oasis Academy – Hawaii – Educational and mentorship resources for foster youth.
General Foster Care & Educational Resources
- Understood – Resources and advice for children with learning and attention issues.
- HMSA Providers – Network of healthcare providers in Hawaii.
- Hawaii Family Dental – Dental services and resources for families in Hawaii.
- Partners in Development Foundation – Provides programs supporting foster families and at-risk children in Hawaii.
- Legal Center for Foster Care & Education – Legal resources for fostering and education advocacy.
- CPR Certification – CPR and first aid training resources.
- Foster the Family Blog – Blog offering stories, tips, and insights into foster parenting.
- The Forgotten Initiative – Community support for foster families, focusing on resource sharing and emotional support.
- Jason Johnson – Insights and resources for foster and adoptive parents.
- One Simple Wish – Grants wishes to children in foster care, offering personalized support.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Programs – Information on loan forgiveness for foster parents.
Education Plans and Programs for Students with Disabilities
Hawaii Guidelines for 504 – Hawaii DOE’s 504 accommodations for students needing support in general education.
What’s an IEP? – Overview of Individualized Education Programs for students needing tailored support.
Hawaii’s Guidelines for IEP – Hawaii DOE’s approach to IEP, offering personalized goals and support for students with disabilities.
What’s a 504 Plan? – 504 Plan details for K-12 students needing educational accommodations.
