Hawaii Department of Education, Kau-Kea'au-Pahoa (KKP) Complex Area Whole-Child Initiative

To support the schools and students of the Ka'u, Kea'au, and Pahoa communities, the Whole Child program staff work to develop resources and materials about attendance, belonging & school connectedness, health and wellness, Hawai‘i Multi-Tiered System of Support, school counseling supports, social emotional learning, trauma informed schools, and violence prevention including interpersonal violence prevention, healthy relationships, and suicide prevention.

If you would like to partner with the Whole Child program staff for school community events or learning and resource opportunities, please contact

Joy Hohnstine joy.hohnstine@k12.hi.us

Kerinne Smith kerinne.smith@k12.hi.us