Mālama ʻOhana seeks to redesign and recommend transformative changes to Hawaiʻi’s existing child welfare system by working alongside families who have lived experience in the system.
Could knowledge of Hawaii’s “Baby Safe Haven” law have prevented a mother from giving birth and dumping her live newborn infant into a trash bin Saturday night in Kahala?
A report from Department of Human Services to the federal government paints a grim picture, but the state plans to award extra pay to try to attract more workers.
Foster youth are able to share their experiences and requests for change at a yearly conference that connects them with state providers and community partners.