Ulupono Family Strengthening Program works to support families to “prosper on the right path” and increase the internal resources of families to handle challenges they face with their children. Family Support Specialists on Oahu work with parents/caregivers of children ages birth to 17 years old to: • Provide parenting education • Promote child health, development, and safety • Offer emotional support • Link families to resources in their community Families are referred to the program by Child Welfare Services (CWS) or by Voluntary Case Management (VCM) programs. Families receive short-term home visiting services. These services are voluntary. There is no charge for these services.

Staff provides care coordination, information and referral, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and networking with others in the community who have the resources and knowledge to assist in meeting the needs of the association's consumers and their families.

Provides an array of family skill building, child abuse and neglect prevention services within the Kalihi. Both Centers offer information and referral. Both Family Centers focus on parents, school and community involvement to work together to improve academic achievement for children. The Center also offers opportunities to prevent homelessness, promote literacy and English language skills, and build employment skills through volunteer opportunities. Families and individuals may use the Computer Technology Centers to access their email and internet, type or print documents. The Kaneohe Community Family Center offers community activities, information and referral, and under age drinking and drug use prevention programs. [email protected] Kaneohe Community Family Center: [email protected]

Provides an array of family skill building, child abuse and neglect prevention services within the Kalihi. Both Centers offer information and referral. Both Family Centers focus on parents, school and community involvement to work together to improve academic achievement for children. The Center also offers opportunities to prevent homelessness, promote literacy and English language skills, and build employment skills through volunteer opportunities. Families and individuals may use the Computer Technology Centers to access their email and internet, type or print documents. The Kaneohe Community Family Center offers community activities, information and referral, and under age drinking and drug use prevention programs. [email protected] Kaneohe Community Family Center: [email protected]

Ulupono Family Strengthening Program works to support families to “prosper on the right path” and increase the internal resources of families to handle challenges they face with their children. Family Support Specialists on Oahu work with parents/caregivers of children ages birth to 17 years old to: • Provide parenting education • Promote child health, development, and safety • Offer emotional support • Link families to resources in their community Families are referred to the program by Child Welfare Services (CWS) or by Voluntary Case Management (VCM) programs. Families receive short-term home visiting services. These services are voluntary. There is no charge for these services.

Provides a statewide information and referral line. Helps direct callers to community organization that provide the services they are looking for. Program also provides emergency fund to assist Native Hawaiians to those that are eligible.