Resources
For generations, Hawaiians looked to the night sky and huihui (star constellations) to guide their voyages across vast oceans. Even in darkness, the stars offered direction, wisdom, and connection, showing navigators the way forward.
Our resources gathered here are like a constellation. Whether you are a youth or young adult in foster care, a family involved in Child Welfare Services, or a caregiver, each resource is a star that can help light your path, helping you navigate challenges, and guide you toward strength, connection, and hope.
For Youth and Young Adults in Foster Care
Like rising stars on the horizon, these resources can help guide your journey into adulthood — offering light, skills, and support as you chart your own course.
Youth Circles
Getting ready to age out of care? Start planning with a YC now.
Financial literacy classes, matched savings accounts for future asset purchases, info on Foster Youth Rights, Normalcy, and more…
HI H.O.P.E.S. Initiative
Resources from Community Partners
Resources that support independent living, educational and vocational support, medical insurance, etc.
For Families Involved with Child Welfare Services
Families are like constellations — each member a shining star, and together forming a pattern of strength and connection. These resources offer guidance to help navigate challenges and keep ʻohana strong.
Gathering family with service providers to discuss case planning, important dates, and other key topics.
‘Ohana Conferences
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.
Family Wrap Hawai’i
‘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.
For Resource Caregivers
Caregivers are the steady stars that help others find their way in the dark. These resources are here to support you, so you can continue to guide, nurture, and shine for the children and youth in your care.
Caregiver Support
Resources for those providing care.