For those seeking foster care resources in Hawaii, here are several key organizations and services that offer support to foster children and families:
1. **Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS)**
The DHS provides services related to foster care, including licensing for foster parents, child welfare services, and support for children in foster care. They offer a range of resources and information for families looking to become foster parents or seeking assistance for foster children.
- **Website**: [Hawaii DHS Child Welfare Services](https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/cws/)
- **Phone**: **(808) 832-5300**
2. **Family Programs Hawaii**
This organization provides support and resources for foster families, including training, case management, and counseling services. They also offer a variety of community-based programs for children and families involved in the foster care system.
- **Website**: [Family Programs Hawaii](https://www.familyprogramshawaii.org/)
- **Phone**: **(808) 545-1130**
3. **Hawaii Foster Adoptive Parents Association (HFAPA)**
HFAPA offers support and advocacy for foster and adoptive parents, providing resources on navigating the foster care system, training opportunities, and peer support groups.
- **Website**: [Hawaii Foster Adoptive Parents Association](https://hfapa.org/)
- **Phone**: **(808) 832-8777**
4. **The Queen's Medical Center – Foster Care Program**
Queen's provides a variety of services for children in foster care, including medical care, mental health services, and support for foster parents.
- **Website**: [The Queen's Medical Center](https://www.queens.org/)
- **Phone**: **(808) 537-8000**
5. **Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)**
While a national organization, CWLA offers support to foster children and families through advocacy, policy development, and information on best practices in foster care.
- **Website**: [Child Welfare League of America](https://www.cwla.org/)
- **Phone**: **(202) 688-4200**
These organizations offer a range of resources to support foster children and families in Hawaii, from educational materials and advocacy to direct services and support.