Kona Food Offerings 

Salvation Army Food Pantry 

75-223 Kalani Street  Kailua-Kona, HI 96740  808-326-2330

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Hawaii Food Basket Schedule  Click link:  Hawaii FOOD 

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 State and Community Resources 

Version – 5/4/2022 

For Children Ages 0-5 Years and Their Families 

Related to the Survey of Well-Being of Young Children 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 

Early Intervention (Department of Health funded) 

http://health.hawaii.gov/eis/ 

EI Referral: (808) 594-0066, or toll-free 1(800) 235-5477. Fax: (808) 586-0016 

Services support the development of children 0-3 years. Eligible children must have a developmental delay (such as in talking, standing/walking, eating, and playing with others) or medical condition that is likely to result in developmental delay. No cost to families. 

Special Education (Department of Education) 

https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SpecialEducation/Pages/home.aspx 

For information, call statewide: (808) 305-9810, or toll-free 1(800) 297-2070 

To request an evaluation: Contact the child’s home school (neighborhood school) 

Services are for eligible children and youth age 3 to 22 years who have a need for specially designed instruction, related services, and other aids. No cost to families. 

Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) Public Prekindergarten Program 

https://earlylearning.hawaii.gov/eoel-public-prekindergarten-program/ 

For information, contact (808) 784-5350 or your nearest school 

Children must be age 4 years on or before July 31 of the current school year. Priority – children who are eligible for special education and require general education placement, in foster care, are homeless or have unstable housing, dual- or multi-language learners, low family income, or other factors. 

Low to No-Cost Early Childhood Development and Learning Programs Resource List 

http://earlylearning.hawaii.gov/low-to-no-cost-early-childhood-development-and-learning-programs-resource-list/ 

Early Head Start (EHS) / Head Start (HS) 

http://earlylearning.hawaii.gov/parents-and-families/hawaii-head-start-collaboration-office/ 

Oahu: 

Parents and Children Together (PACT) HS/EHS (808) 842-5996 

Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) HS/EHS (808) 847-2400 

Hawaii: 

Parents and Children Together (PACT) HS/EHS (808) 961-0570 

Family Support Hawaii (FSH) EHS (808) 326-7778 

Maui: 

Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), Inc. HS (808) 249-2988 

Maui Family Support Services (MFSS) EHS (808) 242-0900 

Kauai: 

Child and Family Service (CFS) HS/EHS (808) 245-5914 

Programs provides child development services. Head Start serves children age 3-5 years and their families. Early Head Start serves pregnant women, and infants/toddlers and their families. Priority for enrollment – children whose families have low income, special needs, live in unstable housing or are homeless, or in foster care. 

Child Care Connection Hawaii (subsidies) (Department of Human Services) 

https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/ccch-subsidies/ 

Child Care Connection Hawaii Subsidy Offices 

Hilo (808) 961-6807 

Kona (808) 334-6101 

Oahu-Honolulu (808) 566-2600 

Oahu-Waipahu (808) 356-5575 

Maui (808) 249-2461 

Kauai (808) 245-2193 

Program helps low-income families by paying a subsidy for their children who are in the care of DHS-approved child care providers. Families must meet income and activity requirements. 

Preschool Open Doors 

https://www.patchhawaii.org/ 

Statewide: (808) 791-2130, or toll-free 1(800) 746-5620 

Program helps eligible families to send their child to a licensed preschool during school year prior to kindergarten. Limited enrollment period. 

People Attentive to Children (PATCH) 

https://www.patchhawaii.org/ 

East Hawaii (808) 961-3169 

West Hawaii (808) 322-3500 

Oahu (808) 839-1988 

Maui (808) 242-9232 

Molokai and Lanai (800) 242-9232 

Kauai (808) 246-0622 

PATCH is a child care resource and referral agency that helps families to find quality child care. 

Hiʻilei Developmental Screening Program (Department of Health) 

https://health.hawaii.gov/cshcn/hiileihawaii/ 

(808) 733-4971 

Families of children age 0-5 years may check their child’s developmental with a screening tool. Families will receive screening results, along with activities and resources. 

Learn the Signs. Act Early. (CDC/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html 

Families may download a FREE Milestone Tracker app to track their child’s developmental milestones (such as for talking, standing/walking, eating, and playing with others), and get tips and activities. 

Hawaii State Public Libraries 

https://www.librarieshawaii.org/ 

Families may borrow children’s books and download ebooks – FREE for Hawaii residents. 

CHILD BEHAVIOR 

The Parent Line 

http://www.theparentline.org/about-us/ 

(808) 526-1222, or toll-free 1(800) 816-1222 

Free confidential telephone line for questions about behavior and development of children and adolescents, parenting challenges, family concerns, and community resources. 

Hawaii Families as Allies (HFAA) 

https://www.hifamilies.org/ 

Supports families of children/youth who seem emotionally or behaviorally different. Certified parent support providers use “lived experience” to work with families and connect them to resources and help. 

Association for Infant Mental Health in Hawaii 

https://aimhhi.org/resources 

Provides resources and links to organizations that support parents, service providers, policy makers and advocates in promoting the emotional health of infants and young children. 

Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHD) (Department of Health) 

https://health.hawaii.gov/camhd/ 

Provides mental health services free of charge for eligible children and youth age 3-20 years who have severe emotional and/or behavioral challenges. 

FOOD AND NUTRITION 

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (Department of Health) 

https://health.hawaii.gov/wic/ 

For information: (808) 586-8175, or toll-free 1(888) 820-6425 

Neighbor Islands 

Bay Clinic WIC Program (Hawaii) (808) 965-3030, or (808) 965-9895 

Hilo WIC Program (808) 974-4270, or (808) 974-4275 

Kona WIC Program (808) 322-4888, or (808) 322-1538 

Kauai WIC Program (808) 241-3080, or (808) 241-3079 

Lanai WIC Program (808) 565-6919 

Maui WIC Program (808) 984-8225, or (808) 984-8226 

Molokai WIC Program (808) 660-2614, or (808) 553-8399 

Oahu: 

Kalihi-Palama WIC Program (808) 841-0011, or (808) 842-1002 

Kapiolani WIC Program (808) 983-8531, or (808) 983-6177 

Kokua Kalihi Valley WIC Program (808) 791-9444, or (808) 847-1144 

Leeward WIC Program (808) 675-0365, or (808) 675-0371 

Wahiawa WIC Program (808) 622-6458, or (808) 622-6460 

Waianae WIC Program (808) 697-3504 

Waimanalo WIC Program (808) 259-7940 ext 152 or 143, or (808) 954-7168 

Windward WIC Program (808) 233-5470, or (808) 233-5482 

Provides supplemental foods and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age 5 years. Contact a WIC clinic to apply. 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Department of Human Services) 

Information and application: https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap/ 

Public Assistance Information Line: Toll-free 1(855) 643-1643 

Provides food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households. 

Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program (Department of Education) 

https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/HealthAndNutrition/StudentHealthResources/Pages/FreeReducedLunch.aspx 

For information: (808) 784-5500, or toll-free 1(800) 441-4845 

Program in public and nonprofit private schools that provides low-cost or free school lunch for children. 

DEPRESSION 

Hawaii Cares (Department of Health and University of Hawaii) 

https://hicares.hawaii.gov/ 

(808) 832-3100, or toll-free 1(800) 753-6879 

Free mental health and substance use call center, with 24/7 local representatives. Supports adults and adolescents through crisis, treatment, and recovery. 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence 

https://www.hscadv.org/ 

Website provides statewide resources for victims and survivors of domestic violence. 

Domestic Violence Action Center 

https://domesticviolenceactioncenter.org/ 

Oahu Helpline (808) 531-3771 

Toll-free Helpline (800) 690-6200 

Text Line (605) 956-5680 

Provides legal information, representation and resources to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Also provides advocacy and other support services for clients. 

Child & Family Services Domestic Abuse Hotlines 

Oahu (808) 841-0822 

West Hawaii (808) 322-7233 

East Hawaii (808) 959-8864 

Oahu 

PACT 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (808) 526-2200 

Maui 

Women Helping Women 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (808) 579-9581 

Molokai 

Molokai Community Service Council 24-Hour Hotline: (808) 567-6888 

Lanai 

Women Helping Women 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (808) 563-0216, (808) 579-9581 

Kauai 

YWCA of Kauai 

Domestic Violence 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (808) 245-6362 

Sexual Assault 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (808) 245-2144 

SUBSTANCE USE 

Hawaii Cares (Department of Health and University of Hawaii) 

https://hicares.hawaii.gov/ 

(808) 832-3100, or toll-free 1(800) 753-6879 

Free mental health and substance use call center, with 24/7 local representatives. Supports adults and adolescents through crisis, treatment, and recovery. 

TOBACCO USE 

Hawaii Tobacco Quitline 

https://hawaiiquitline.org/ 

1-800-QUIT-NOW, or toll-free 1(800) 784-8669 

Free service for Hawaii residents who think about quitting, are not ready to quit, or have already quit. 

OTHER RESOURCES 

Aloha United Way 2-1-1: Community Resources: http://www.auw211.org/ 

Keiki Central (for young children’s programs and services): https://www.auw211.org/s/keiki-central 

Children and Youth with Special Health Needs Program (Department of Health) 

https://health.hawaii.gov/cshcn/home/communitypage/ 

East Hawaii (808) 974-4288 

West Hawaii (808) 322-4882 

Oahu (808) 733-9055 

Maui (808) 984-2130 

Kauai (808) 241-3376 

Provides service coordination, social work, nutrition, and limited financial help with pediatric specialty services for eligible children age 0-21 years with long-term or chronic health conditions that require specialized medical care. 

Developmental Disabilities Division (Department of Health) 

http://health.hawaii.gov/ddd/ 

Oahu (808) 733-1689 

Hawaii – Hilo (808) 974-4280 

Hawaii – Kona (808) 327-6212 

Hawaii – Waimea (808) 887-6064 

Maui/Lanai (808) 243-4625 

Molokai (808) 553-7898 

Kauai (808) 241-3406 

Services include personal assistance/habilitation, community learning, career planning, individual employment supports, and respite for people with developmental disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities, and their families or guardian. 

Hawaii Literacy 

http://www.hawaiiliteracy.org 

(808) 537-6706 or email: info@hawaiiliteracy.org 

Hawaii Literacy’s programs give adults a second chance to learn to read and write, and train hundreds of literacy volunteers to teach in our communities. They provide books, mentors, literacy promotion, and the skills needed to break cycles of poverty and under-education. 

Med-QUEST Division: Health insurance (Department of Human Services) 

https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/mqd/ 

Customer Service: 1-800-316-8005 toll-free 

TTY users: call 1-800-603-1201 toll-free or 711 

Provides eligible low-income adults and children access to health and medical coverage. 

Community Resources: https://medquest.hawaii.gov/en/resources/community-partners.html 

EPSDT Resources: https://medquest.hawaii.gov/en/plans-providers/managed-care-providers/provider-epsdt/epsdt_resources.html 

Special Parent Information Network (808) 586-8126 

https://spinhawaii.org/ 

Information about family support groups, community resources, special education, and other resources. 

Learn the Signs Act Early/COVID-19 Hawaii Initiative 

Contact: Keiko.Nitta@doh.hawaii.gov