Family Programs Hawaii

Family Programs Hawaii (formerly Foster Family Programs of Hawaii) is a 501(c)(3) social service agency dedicated to strengthening children and families involved in the child welfare system through high quality prevention and support services. Family Programs Hawaii provides services to prevent children from entering foster care; supports children... and families already involved in the foster care system; and assists youth transitioning out of foster care. The company currently have approximately 60 employees in the company's two offices, located in Honolulu and Hilo, and a receiving home in Maili. The company has provided quality social services in Hawaii since 2004. Since then, the company has grown, adding several large state contracts as well as numerous smaller grant funded programs to the original Enhancements program for foster youth and Long Term Foster Care services. Improving the lives of children and families involved in the Child Welfare System is central to the company. In September 2008, the agency changed its name to Family Programs Hawaii to reflect its broader service to all children from the child welfare system including supporting foster parents who care for them.Read More