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Provides free early childhood programs to families. HCAP wants young children to succeed in and beyond school. They have services for children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc.
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 100
Honolulu, HI 96813
Telephone: 808-521-4531
Fax: 808-521-4538

Email: hcap@hcapweb.org

https://www.hcapweb.org/headstart/

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Contact Information:

HCAP Head Start & Early Head Start Waipahu
94-810 Moloalo St, Suite 200 & 210
Waipahu, HI 96797
Phone: 808-847-2400
Email: headstart@hcapweb.org

Head Start programs prepare America's most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Head Start is a federally funded program that provides quality services to qualifying children and their families. From our humble beginning as a summer project in 1965, we have grown to become the largest early childhood program in the State of Hawaii serving over 1,500 children and their families each year.

HCAP Head Start is comprised of the Head Start preschool program for children 3 to 5 years old and the Early Head Start program for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Browse our pages to find out more about our services, programs, locations, and much more.

Our Mission:
Enriching the Lives of Children; Engaging Families; and Strengthening Communities.

Our Vision:
Families Thriving; Making A Difference in Our Community as Advocates and Leaders for Early Childhood Education.

Program Philosophy:
HCAP Head Start firmly believes that the lives of the young children and families can be enriched and strengthened by the quality of the program we provide to them. HCAP Head Start believes that this quality depends on several Factors:

Providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for children and families;

Providing a developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum that addresses all areas of growth and development;

Providing learning experiences within the context of children's culture and communities;

Creating and sustaining partnerships with families to promote and support early intervention and preventative health practices, school readiness skills, and successful transitions for their children;

Creating and sustaining partnerships with families to support them in their roles as primary educators, nurturers and advocates for their children;

Providing families with opportunities for meaningful experiences in Head Start, including involvement in developing policies, as well as, family goals; and

Collaborating with community agencies to access needed resources and services for our families.

Our Values:
HCAP Head Start is committed to empowering and supporting positive growth for our families and staff, as every individual has fundamental worth. We value integrity, honesty, social justice, respect for individuals and diverse populations, and life long learning for personal and professional growth.

Who are we?

The HCAP Head Start program adopted a Japanese phrase "Kodomo no Tame ni", for the sake of the children, to exemplify the "heart" of our program. All staff members contribute in some way, directly or indirectly to foster social competence and school readiness in each child and to enhance the lives of families. These goals are achieved through various services and education programs we provide to our children and families. Learn more about the services that we provide to you and your child.

What do we do?

Head Start services are provided through part-day and full-day center-based programs, and home-based programs. Visit our "Programs" page to find out more about these program options.

Where can you find us?

There are over 70 Head Start locations throughout Oahu to serve you. All programs follow policies and regulations of the National Head Start Performance Standards and the State Department of Human Services licenses all classrooms. Visit our Locations page to find out where the various programs are located.

More Head Start Links!

Head Start Programs
Head Start Locations
Head Start Application Form
Head Start Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Parent's Handbook
Community Resources
Head Start Success Stories
Volunteer with Head Start
View the Head Start & Early Head Start Brochure (PDF)
Disclaimer: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulation and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices and employees and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national orgin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retailiation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity funded by USDA.

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HCAP Head Start & Early Head Start - Honolulu Community Action Program

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HCAP Head Start & Early Head Start Waipahu 94-810 Moloalo St, Suite 200 & 210 Waipahu, HI 96797 Phone: 808-847-2400 Email: headstart@hcapweb.org Head Start programs prepare America's most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school.

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Founded in 1979, Committee for Children is a nonprofit that works on the safety and well-being of kids through social-emotional learning (SEL). There are podcasts, blogs, articles, newsletters, and programs you can access via the website.

email: info@cfchildren.org
call: 800-634-4449

2815 Second Ave., Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98121

https://www.cfchildren.org/

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Offers medical, dental, behavioral health, vision, cultural health, support program, pharmacy and telehealth support services. There are also news and events you can learn and participate in.

Waimānalo Health Center

Hale Ola ʻAkahi
41-1347 Kalaniana‘ole Highway
Waimānalo, HI 96795

Hale Ola ʻAlua
41-1295 Kalaniana‘ole Highway
Waimānalo, HI 96795

Administration (808) 259-7949

https://waimanalohealth.org/

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Waimanalo Health Center is committed to providing the highest level of primary and preventive health services, with special attention to the needs of Native Hawaiians and the medically underserved, and improving the health and wellness of individuals and

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Kalauokekahuli supports Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families by providing culturally-based prenatal, birth, and postpartum education and services. There are support groups, support services, workshop resources, newsletters, and events.

Instagram and Facebook:

@kalauokekahuli

Punaewele (Website):

www.kalauokekahuli.org

Lekauila (Email):

kalauokekahuli@gmail.com

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https://www.kalauokekahuli.org/

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Culturally Rooted Birth Pactices | Kalauokekahuli | United States

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Kalauokekahuli encourages the healthy growth of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families by supporting and enhancing the well-being of birthing people, parents, and their infants with holistic, multi-generational, and culturally-rooted care regardless of socioeconomic privilege. In doing so, we

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Supports the work of early childhood, equity, and healthy minds. They also support educational goals. There are resources on the website that includes conferences, courses, coaching / mentoring, community resources and more.

Trying Together (Main Office)

5604 Solway St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Main: 412.421.3889
Fax: 412.421.7624
info@tryingtogether.org

The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center

7219 Kelly Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Main: 412.545.5039
hubandfamilycenter@tryingtogether.org

ELRC

ELRC Region 5
304 Wood Street, STE 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Main: 412.350.3577
elrc5@alleghenycounty.us

https://tryingtogether.org/

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We support high-quality care and education for young children by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them.

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This website shares learning tools for educators, parents, and children. There are engaging media-rich learning with lesson plans, low-cost everyday activities, and everything you'll need.

You may contact them using the contact form on the website.

http://resourcesforearlylearning.org/

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This site provides exciting, engaging media-rich learning opportunities for educators, parents, and caregivers of children. From detailed lesson plans to simple, everyday activities, you will find everything you need to help your children succeed.

Explore the MA Early Learning Curriculum for children 3-5 or fun, low-cost activities for children birth-3. Watch video-based trainings to help you use best practices in your setting.

Make each day a learning adventure for your child with these quick and easy ideas, useful tips, and practical, how-to parenting videos.

Find age-appropriate videos, interactive games, and other media for children 3-5.

Tour the Resources for Early Learning site and preview the content.

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This site provides exciting, engaging media-rich learning opportunities for parents and educators of children ages 0-5. From detailed lesson plans to simple, everyday activities, you will find everything you need to help your children succeed.

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Hugs represent help, understanding, and group support for individuals and families who have been affected by life-threatening illnesses or diseases up to the age of 21. HUGS strengthen families and help to prove their quality of life while going through this hardship. The programs they provide are:
monthly and emergency respite care, monthly family events, annual special events, peer support groups, case management programs, hospital outreach, airfare assistance, and non-perishable foods.

ADDRESS

3636 Kilauea Ave.
Honolulu, HI  96816-2318

PHONE

808.732.4846

FAX

808.732.4881

EMAIL

info@hugshawaii.org

MEDIA/PR INQUIRIES

alex@hugshawaii.org

https://www.hugshawaii.org/

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HUGS is a nonprofit organization providing emotional and financial support to Hawaii families with children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness or disease.

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Empower individuals and organizations to practice collective responsibility toward eliminating violence in our communities. Provide education and violence and its effects. They provide a curriculum that reaches and talks about diverse cultural strengths while implementing violence prevention as the standard in Hawai'i.

You may contact them using the contact form on the website.

https://www.conscious-communities.com/

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We strive to reach a wide range of audiences with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and equity that transforms social norms. We facilitate conversations with professionals, youth, and the community to build awareness and develop the skills and tools to effectively respond to violence, abuse and harassment. We also work with advocates, policymakers, and others to build trust and crucial relationships through sustainable community leadership. We educate people everywhere about the importance of respect and healthy interpersonal relationships.

We envision a world without violence in all communities that provides education, safety, and hope.

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We strive to reach a wide range of audiences with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and equity that transforms social norms. We facilitate conversations with professionals, youth, and the community to build awareness and develop the skills and tools to effectively respond to violence, abuse and harassment.

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Ho'oikaika partnership helps to prevent child abuse or aftereffects. They also can help families overcome trauma and work to keep the family together. There are also resources on their website and a number you can call for help.
1844 Wili Pa Loop
Wailuku, HI 96793
ph:  808.765.7254
http://www.hooikaikapartnership.com/

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In recognition of 2022 Child Abuse Prevention month, the Ho'oikaika Partnership released a new report that helps us better understand child and family service needs and pandemic impacts. Conducting this research is part of our Strategic Plan.

The Stellar Group examined existing data from the last five years, focusing on the most common risk and protective factors for Maui County children and families, supports available to prevent child maltreatment, and the service gaps that exist.
Key Findings

Reflecting our housing crisis, inadequate housing is cited as a precipitating factor in child removal more than twice as often in Maui County as statewide.

Heavy continuous childcare and inability to cope with parental responsibility are also cited much more often in Maui County than statewide.

In FFY21, there were 212 children from Maui County in foster care and Native Hawaiian children are disproportionately represented.

Workforce challenges are common and affect the quality and continuity of services, especially due to issues with recruitment, retention, and cultural competence.

It's difficult to know what's working and what's not - program outcome data is limited and families' own voices and experiences are lacking from research and data.

There is some good news - child maltreatment rates in Hawai'i are lower than the rest of the United States.

Click here for a high-level overview of the most significant findings presented by the Stellar Group at Ho'oikaika Partnership's Special Convening on April 13, 2022.
(Adobe Acrobat - 12 pages - 558 kB)

Click here to read the full report: Preliminary Assessment of Family Services, Supports and Needs on Maui County A Synthesis of Existing Data
(Adobe Acrobat - 34 pages - 2.6 MB)

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Ho'oikaika Partnership | Keeping Our Families Whole, Supported and Safe

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In recognition of 2022 Child Abuse Prevention month, the Ho'oikaika Partnership released a new report that helps us better understand child and family service needs and pandemic impacts. Conducting this research is part of our Strategic Plan.

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The parent line provides services to everyone who are expecting parents, parents with children, grandparents, teachers, child care providers, health care providers, social workers, home visitors, mental health specialists, other caregivers and other professionals. It is a free statewide confidential telephone line. (808)526-1222 or toll free number 1-800-816-1222. They offer support and resources on child behavior, child development, parenting, caregiver support, and community resources. They can help you problem solve parenting challenges and child and adolescent behavior.

www.theparentline.org

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This class is offered through the Army Community Service on Schofield Barracks. They discuss learning tools and ideas on how to de-escalate, destress and learn the importance of self-care. Classes are held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Call ACS at (808) 787-4227

https://hawaii.armymwr.com/categories/community-support

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This class is offered through army community services on Schofield barracks for the military community. Helps parents learn some tricks and tips to help them through emotions and how to stay calm. Class is held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Parents can contact the ACS to register.

Call ACS at (808) 787-4227
https://hawaii.armymwr.com/categories/community-support

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Provide not only free supplemental foods, but also provides free resources for nutrition information, grocery budgeting, meal ideas, breastfeeding information, health, and social services referral, and more! Those who can join WIC are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, and/or infants and children under the age of 5.

You may call or visit the locations nearest you:
https://health.hawaii.gov/wic/clinic-locations/

https://health.hawaii.gov/wic/

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In Hawaii there are 15 Local Agencies operating 28 WIC clinics which serve over 27,000 participants enrolled in the program.

If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, you need to install it before you can view and print the downloadable PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is free and can be downloaded to your computer by clicking on the button:

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In Hawaii there are 15 Local Agencies operating 28 WIC clinics which serve over 27,000 participants enrolled in the program. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, you need to install it before you can view and print the downloadable PDF files.

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Parents can learn appropriate child development/guidance support through volunteer-led groups. Meetups happen at multiple locations across Oahu. Parents can also meet virtually to get ideas from one another for meal ideas or developmental play.

P.O. Box 22596
Honolulu, Hawaii 96823

Phone:

808 230-7112

info@familyhuihawaii.org

https://familyhuihawaii.org/

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PACT serves over 17,000 families and individuals a year. They offer 5 different programs statewide: early childhood education - for Keiki to succeed in school and life, domestic violence prevention and intervention - rebuild and transform lives together, early intervention and family strengthening- serving at-risk children and families in crisis, behavioral health - support for strong and healthy communities, community building and economic - an opportunity for strong and healthy communities.

List of the different services numbers and locations based on your needs:
https://pacthawaii.org/contact/

https://pacthawaii.org/

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Parents And Children Together, 1300 Halona Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

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Hawaii Community Foundation - Promising Minds Initiative 

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HCF created the promising minds initiative for better well-being and early childhood development in ages 6 and under. This includes but is not limited to, those at risk of trauma, abuse, neglect, or the after-effects. HCF will help families by expanding inclusive children's mental health services, making sure there is communication coordination between pediatricians and mental health specialists, and providing more mental health providers.
O‘ahu

827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 537-6333

Kaua‘i

4268 Rice Street, Suite K
Līhu‘e, HI 96766
(808) 245-4585

Maui

444 Hāna Hwy Suite 201
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 242-6184

https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/promisingminds

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NAMI Hawaii is a National Alliance Mental Illness support organization. This organization is offered not only on Oahu but all of the islands as well. They offer 10 different support programs which are family & friends, family to family, family support group, connection: recovery support group, peer to peer, basics, ending the silence, hearts & minds,  faithnet, and home front. Each different program offers various seminars on how to support that person (pending on which group you take), learning opportunities that are led by trained people, tips, diagnosis, treatment plans, strategies, self-care, community resources, free e-books, advocating, and more. This resource varies in helping all ages. Most of the programs are free as well. NAMI also does 1k and 5k walks to help bring awareness. Lastly, on the website, there are free resources such as journals, articles, PowerPoints, fact sheets, resource sheets, plans, and more. You can share these resources on a resource bulletin board, with friends, family, work or school presentations, and more.

Email: info@namihawaii.org

Call us: (808) 591-1297

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm

https://namihawaii.org/programs-services/