Hawaii foster care information links.
A polished starting point for families, youth, schools, case teams, and care partners looking for trusted foster care support.
Start with the right kind of support.
Use this directory to find Hawaii foster-care services, youth programs, school supports, caregiver resources, health providers, and trauma-informed learning links.
Hawaii Support
Family and child welfare services
- Village of Hope – Maui – Community resources and support for foster families.
- Family Programs Hawaii – Training, resource navigation, and community for foster families.
- Child & Family Services – Hawaii-based family support, counseling, and abuse prevention.
- Child Welfare Services – Hawaii’s official child welfare information and services.
- Epic Ohana – Family conference and mediation support for foster care teams.
- Aloha at Home – Support and guidance for foster families in Hawaii.
- Malama Family Recovery Center – Recovery services for parenting women in Maui County.
Youth Pathways
Foster youth and education
- Hawaii State Department of Education – Public school information and student resources.
- H.I. Hopes Initiative – Resources for youth currently in or aged out of foster care.
- Adopt Us Kids – Hawaii – State information for adoption and foster care.
- The Oasis Academy – Hawaii – Education and mentorship resources for foster youth.
- Partners in Development Foundation – Programs supporting children, families, and communities in Hawaii.
- Legal Center for Foster Care & Education – Education advocacy and legal resources.
Care Team Tools
Health, therapy, and safety
- Hawaii Family Dental – Dental care information and services for Hawaii families.
- Understood – Learning and attention support for children and families.
- Find an EMDR Therapist – Search for an EMDR specialist.
- HMSA Providers – Health provider search for Hawaii.
- CPR Certification – CPR and first aid training through the Red Cross.
Caregivers
Parent and family encouragement
- Foster the Family Blog – Stories, tips, and foster parenting insight.
- The Forgotten Initiative – Community support for foster families.
- Jason Johnson – Foster and adoptive parent encouragement and resources.
- One Simple Wish – Personalized support and wishes for children in foster care.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Programs – Loan forgiveness information for foster parents.
Trauma-Informed Learning
Attachment and EMDR reading
- Family Therapy & EMDR – Family therapy and EMDR after abuse and neglect.
- Family Systems Approach – EMDR and family systems approaches for attachment issues.
- EMDR for Improving Attachment – Research on EMDR and attachment status.
School Plans
504 and IEP supports
- Hawaii Guidelines for 504 – Hawaii DOE accommodations for students needing support.
- What’s an IEP? – Overview of Individualized Education Programs.
- Hawaii’s Guidelines for IEP – Hawaii DOE special education and IEP guidance.
Youth
Resources for foster youth
Belonging, aging out of care, family connection, school, wellbeing, and practical support.
Caregivers
Support for foster parents
Preparation, attachment, trauma-informed parenting, money questions, podcasts, and reading lists.
Professionals
Tools for social workers
Training, resource navigation, family connection, and community referral links.