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
Voice
Fax
(808) 732-4881
Website
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