HUGS Respite Program | Hugs Help, Understanding & Group Support For Hawaii'S Seriously Ill Children And

(Help Understanding and Group Support Respite Program) Provides much-needed breaks from the stress parents experience while caring for a seriously ill child. Gives the ill child and siblings an opportunity to interact with other children who are going through similar experiences. Volunteers needed.

Last assured

Unknown

Physical Address

3636 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816

Hours

Monday-Friday By appointment only

Fax

(808) 732-4881

Application process

Referral accepted from hospital social worker, child life specialist, or self-referral. Doctor's forms must be completed by physicians and enrollment into HUGS completed. Forms available online. Call for more information.

Fee

No fees

Eligibility

Families with a child (birth-12 years old) with a life-threatening chronic illness. Referral from hospital social worker, child life specialist, or self-referral.

Service area

Oahu

Agency info

HUGS