FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN FOSTER CARE
Youth Circles
Getting ready to age out of care? Start planning with a YC now.
HI H.O.P.E.S. Initiative
Financial literacy classes, matched savings accounts for future asset purchases, info on Foster Youth Rights, Normalcy, and more…
Resources from Community Partners
Resources that support independent living, educational and vocational support, medical insurance, etc.
This is Hawai‘i’s state network community to connect and help youth who are or were in Hawai‘i's foster care system.
The Foster Hope Hawai‘i app provides an easy way to search through resources for young people who have experienced foster care. Download it for free today. More info at www.ilchawaii.org
Life after foster care can be challenging and confusing. The DHS Independent Living Program (ILP) helps young people become informed. develop skills, and build connections to strengthen their transition to life on their own, creating success at all levels.
Imua Kākou is a new program in Hawai‘i that helps young adults who exit foster care at 18 or older to build successful futures.
FOR FAMILIES INVOLVED IN CWS
‘Ohana Conferences
Gathering family with service providers to discuss case planning, important dates, and other key topics.
Family Wrap Hawai‘i
Helpful for families and young people with complex CWS cases (Oahu and Hawaii island only). Examine underlying needs, bust through barriers, get extra support from youth and parent partners.
‘Ohana Connections & ‘Ohana Finding
Helping parents and young people reconnect with family. Connections work involves gently repairing family relationships that have been strained. Findings work involves research for family lineage.
Resources from Community Partners
Resources that support families involved in CWS.