Email: kiaka.gaughen@k12.hi.us
Phone: 808-657-8200
Schools: Waimea Middle PCCS, Kanu o Ka 'Aina NCPCS, Honoka'a Elementary, Honoka'a High & Intermediate School, and Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
Adrienne Gandolf
Email: adrienne.gandolf@k12.hi.us
Phone: (808)-896-1926
Schools: Waikoloa Elementary and Intermediate, Waimea Elementary, Kohala Elementary, Kohala Middle, and Kohala High School.
Email: leana.scibetta@k12.hi.us
Phone: (808) 313-3081
Schools: Kealekehe Elementary, Intermediate, and High Schools; Holualoa Elementary, West Hawaii Explorations Academy, and Innovations Public Charter School
Email: taea.greenwell@k12.hi.us
Phone: (808)747-4988
Schools: Konawaena High School, Konawaena Middle School, Konawaena Elementary School, Honaunau Elementary School, Kahakai Elementary School, Ho'okena Elementary School, Ke Kula 'o 'Ehunuikaimalino, and Kona Pacific Public Charter School.
West Side Complex Area
Tuesdays – 8:30 am - 10:30 am – Annunciation Catholic Church Food Pantry open w/ free groceries to go. They are having a challenge w/ procuring food so are now accepting shelf-stable food donations 9-11 am, Saturdays and 8-1 on Tuesdays w/ quick drop off only. Especially welcome rice, canned protein goods, peanut butter, veggies/fruits, pasta, spaghetti sauce.
Wednesdays – 9:30 am – 11:30 pm - Free takeout hot meal and box of groceries provided by Kokua Christian Ministries (a collaboration by Imiola Church, New Hope and Mana Christian ‘Ohana) - in building behind Liana Hall/Imiola Church.
Thursdays – 4:30-6 pm – Free warm Community Meal @ St. James - takeout only. All welcome.
Fridays – 4-5:30 pm – Free takeout meal @ Honokaa Buddhist Temple. All welcome.
Hawaii Food Basket Schedule Click link: Hawaii FOOD
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