Recent Articles
- E Pulama Na Keiki - Vol. 13 Issue 2
- We are proud to begin a new feature with this newsletter called "We Believe There is a Permanent Family for Every Child".
- Youth Circle Fact Sheet
- The E Makua Ana Youth Circle are for youth, 16 and older, who will be leaving state custody.
- A Child's Journey Through Placement by Vera Fahlberg
- This book provides the foundation, resources, and tools to help professionals, parents, and other to support children for whom the journey through placement is part of their road to adulthood...
- Providing a Place to Heal
- This article describes characteristics of foster parents that help prevent further sexual abuse and help a child recover.
- Scholarship Opportunities for Youth
- Provides a description and contact information for local and national scholarships specifically targeting youth in foster care.
Upcoming Events
- Adoption Support Groups 2008 Schedule
- Click to see times and locations.
- Free: Music Therapy Services for At-Risk Youth and Needy Families
- Two music therapy services for youth with at-risk behaviors and youths and young adults with disabilities and special needs, living on Oahu.
First Session starts March 1.
1314 S. King St., #711, Honolulu - Training Schedule - Updated Monthly
- List of Trainings statewide and nationally
- May is National Foster Care Month!
- Click here for lists of Oahu and Neighbor Island events planned during May. (Many events are listed individually below - click on them for detailed information about that particular event.)
- Windward Resource Families Support Group
- Presented by Foster Family Programs of Hawai’i
Friday, May 9
Dinner: 5:30 - 6:00pm
Group: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Faith Baptist Church,1230 Kailua Rd., Kailua - Maui - Celebrating the Super Heroes in Foster Care and Adoption!
- Saturday, May 10th
6:30pm - 9:30pm
At the beautiful Maui Tropical Plantation
*Gourmet Buffet Dinner, No Host Bar and a Great Silent Auction with entertainment by Hawaii's own Paula Fuga! - Overview of Protective Statutes
- May 13, 2008
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Waiakamilo Business Center
420 Waiakmilo Rd., Room 416 A-B
Presented by Department of Human Service's Staff Development - Foster Family Adventure Programs (May - June 2008)
- Hawaii's Nature Center is offering FREE adventure tours to foster families where they will discover many beautiful and hidden aspects of Hawaii.
Hike into Makiki Valley to discover it's secrets, journey into the forest and create your own terrarium, learn how to use the tools of entomologists as you scout the forest floor in search of many-legged friends.
Starts Wednesday, May 14. - Waianae Resource Families Support Group
- Presented by Foster Family Programs of Hawaii
Please join us for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation, including dinner and a movie!
May 16
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Maluhia Lutheran Church, (across from Waianae HS),85-256 Farrington Hwy., Waianae - Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival
- Free Family Event!
May 17-18, 2008
Honolulu Hale
The Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival (HBMF) celebrates books, reading and music in Hawai‘i, showcasing a wide range of local, national and international authors, musicians,and storyteller of all kinds. - Free: Harmony of the Pacific
- Sunday, May 18
2:00pm to 3:15pm
At McKinley High School
Polynesian Dancing by Tihati Production - Halawa Resource Families Support Group
- Presented by Foster Family Programs of Hawaii
Come and enjoy an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation!
Friday, May 23
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Halawa District Park, 99-795 Iwaiwa St., Aiea - 3rd Annual Foster Parent Appreciation and Recruitment Fair
- Free Event!
Saturday, May 24
9:00am - 2:00pm
At the Bishop Museum Great Lawn.
Entertainment and Activities for ALL ages.
**Teen Zone will feature Teen activities, resources for college and housing, a raffle of iPod shuffles! Entertainment by Pressure Drop, a local reggae band! - Free: Kailua Elks Annual Benefit Magic Show
- Saturday,May 31
11:00am to 12:30pm
Kailua District Park Gymnasium
Performances by Kaulana and The Paradise Jugglers. - Helping Children in Foster Care Stay Connected to Their Ohana/Kin, Culture, and Community
- The Annual Conference for Foster/Resource Families. “Helping Children in Foster Care Stay Connected to Their Ohana, Culture, and Community” Guest Speaker: Lorrie Lutz, MPP. Open and candid discussion will inspire and challenge participants to consider the evolving role of resource families (including foster, kinship and guardianship families) in meeting the needs of children in care. This free one-day conference will be offered at five different locations throughout the state:
Maui – Monday, June 2nd (9am – 3pm) at Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Hilo – Tuesday, June 3rd (9am – 3pm) at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Kona – Wednesday, June 4th (9am – 3pm) at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel
Kauai – Thursday, June 5th (9am – 3pm) at Aloha Beach Hotel
Oahu – Saturday, June 7th (8:30am – 2:30pm) at Honolulu Country Club
Register now on-line at www.FFPHawaii.org! Registration deadline is May 9th. Call the Warm Line for more information: 545-1130 (Oahu); 1-866-545-0882 (Toll-free for neighbor islands). - Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice...NOT!
- The Anti-Mean Girl workshop for Girls 12 - 15
Sugar and Spice offers four 1-1/2 hour workshops.
Full Package Session starts June 9
Wiki Package Session starts June 14
4211 Waialae Ave., Ste. 206A, Honolulu
*Enhancement funds may be available for these workshops. Check with your foster daughter's social worker and/or GAL. - Summer Institute 2008
- Na Pua No'eau Center is offering free classes that help children choose a successful path without leaving their Hawaiianess behind.
July 6 - 19
UH at Hilo
June 15 - 28 or July 6 - 19
UH at Manoa - "Boogie Down: Fun in the Sun!"
- Foster Family Program's 2008 Annual Summer Picnic at the Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park!
Saturday, June 21
10:00am - 3:00pm
Lunch and Activities Provided
Admission: $12 per person, children under 3 years old are free
RSVP by June 11
All Resource Families are invited!
Thanks to our 2007 HFPA Winetasting Sponsors
HMSA
United Public Workers
First Hawaiian Bank
Armstrong Builders
Leonard Chow
Hawaii Government Employee Association
AFSCME Local 152, AFL-CIO
Anton Krucky
Topa Management Co
Thanks to our 2007 HFPA Conference Sponsors
Victoria S. & Bradley L. Geist Foundation
James and Abigail Campbell Family Foundation
The Mark and Debi Rolfing Charitable Foundation
Department of Human Services
University of Hawaii School of Social Work
Hawaii Foster Youth Coalition
Department of Health Family Services Division
The State FASD Task Force.
