The Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) recently hosted and sponsored a successful national conference, bringing together advocates for women and girls from across the country. Notable speakers included members of the Hawai‘i Women’s Legislative Caucus, who spoke to the group of more than 100 attendees about the importance of women’s involvement ...
Read More Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women Hosts 46th Annual National Association of Commissions for Women Empowerment Summit and Conference
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Gov. Ige made the new Department of Human Services (DHS) leadership team official on Sept. 9, 2016. The governor hosted a swearing in ceremony where Director Bhanot and Deputy Director Holthus could begin their tenure by taking their oaths of office. DHS division, staff office and attached agency leadership came together to celebrate our new ...
Read More New DHS Beginnings: Gov. Ige swears in Dir. Bhanot and Deputy Dir. Holthus
Gov. Ige’s Office News Release September 16, 2016 HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced today that more than 400 homeless individuals will be served over the next two years through the state’s new Family Assessment Center. The Family Assessment Center (FAC) is the converted maintenance shed, adjacent to Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park. It will temporarily house ...
Read More Gov. Ige Announces Completion of the Family Assessment Center
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Read More Preschool Open Doors Application Period Begins Sept. 19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2016 Additional Open Application Period Begins September 19 for Preschool Open Doors Program Honolulu, HI – The Department of Human Services encourages families to apply for its Preschool Open Doors (POD) program between Monday, September 19 and Monday, October 31, 2016. Applications received during this period will be considered ...
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HONOLULU – Attorney General Doug Chin and Human Services Director Rachael Wong announced today the resolution of multiple class action lawsuits regarding state foster care payments… Read More…
More Inspiring Stories from the Summer Youth Employment Program In June 2016, more than 200 youth with disabilities began internships with state and county government entities. Students participated in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), a partnership with the Department of Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Department of Labor and Industrial ...
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One family’s journey to reunification with government and private partners The Child Welfare Services Branch came together with the Hawai‘i State Judiciary, community organizations, and others to celebrate National Reunification Month on June 23 at Hale Pono‘i in Kapolei. The event recognizes families and the organizations and entities that support them in their journey to ...
Read More Reunification Is a Team Effort
Summer Youth Employment Program transforms students and government alike Most of us can remember our first summer jobs. It’s a rite of passage for many teenagers in high school and college. This summer, 223 youths with disabilities experienced this exciting rite in State of Hawai‘i and county internships. On July 8, Governor David Ige, Department ...
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During the 2016 legislative session, Department of Human Services (DHS) advocated alongside the community for two bills that expand the opportunities for young people in foster care and who have aged out to discover who they are through education and experiences, supported by people who care for them. On June 29, Governor David Ige signed ...
Read More Gov. Ige Supports Foster Youth and Resource Caregivers with Bill Signing
On June 15, 2016, the Adult Protective & Community Services Branch East Hawaiʻi section staff came together with members of the Hawaiʻi County Prosecutor’s Office and Police Department to pass out purple ribbons and display purple banners at the Hawaiʻi County’s Aging & Disability Resource Center in Hilo. The gathering honored “World Elder Abuse Awareness ...
Read More County and State Governments Come Together for Kupuna