Grandmothers and grandfathers are storytellers, sources of wisdom, keepers of family legacies and teachers. But perhaps their most important role in Hawai‘i is to help working parents raise their keiki.
Hawai‘i’s high cost of living often drives the need for grandparent-provided child care. But many grandparents can’t provide care because they are still working or live on the Mainland. Here’s what else is needed.
Chad Blair: Marriage Equality Advocate Joins State Commission On Fatherhood - Honolulu Civil Beat
Chad Blair: Marriage Equality Advocate Joins State Commission On Fatherhood
Jeff Esmond plans to draw on his own experience as a gay dad to help other families in similar situations.
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Seeking to diversify the membership of the Hawaii State Commission on Fatherhood, House Speaker Scott Saiki sought input from people in the local LGBTQ community.