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Resources
Resource Database
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Independent Living Collaborative Resources
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HI Cares Resource Library
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Findhelp.org
Don't give up.
Every storm runs out of rain.
Many other resources are available for all islands on this database and other websites.
Healthcare
Your health matters. Healthcare information, including hygiene services, can be found at:
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Hawaiʻi Medicaid: 800-316-8005,
medquest.hawaii.gov
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RYSE Hawaiʻi: 808-498-5180,
www.rysehawaii.org
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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies:
808-737-5805, www.hmhb-hawaii.org
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HiEHiE Mobile Showers: 808-201-3937,
www.projectvisionhawaii.org
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PoweredTil26: 877-628-5076,
www.poweredtil26.org
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Koʻolauloa Community Health and
Wellness Center: 808-293-9231
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Kōkua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive
Family Services: 808-791-9400
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Wahiawā Health: 808-622-1618
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Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive
Health Center: 808-697-3300
Education
Libraries:
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Free access to computers
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Borrow GED and other test prep books
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Borrow books, music, films, and video games
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Free access to e-books on the Libby app
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Free online classes (Gale Courses)
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Community events
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808-586-3500
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www.librarieshawaii.org
Community colleges:
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Online classes
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Trades
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Traditional classes
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Resources are available to help pay for school
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uhcc.hawaii.edu
Liliʻuokalani Trust for Native Hawaiian Keiki:
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Music, dance, art, fitness, and more
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808-466-8080
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www.onipaa.org
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EPIC ʻOhana: 808-758-4430,
www.epicohana.org
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Kupu Hawaii: 808-735-1221,
www.kupuhawaii.org
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Native Hawaiian Career & Technical Education Program: 808-535-6700,
www.alulike.org
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Kamehameha Schools' (KS) Kamehameha Scholars: 808-842-4682 x8800
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Parents & Children Together, Early Childhood Education: 808-842-5996,
www.pacthawaii.org/head-start
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NFPA Training Institute:
www.nfpati.org
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Hale ʻOpiʻo Kauaʻi: 808-977-8213,
www.haleopio.org
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Maui Youth and Family Services: 808-579-8414,
www.mbhr.org
Housing
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Imua Kākou: 1-844-588-4682,
www.imua21.org
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RYSE Hawaiʻi: 808-498-5180,
www.rysehawaii.org
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Hale Kipa: 808-589-1829,
www.halekipa.org
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Youth Outreach (YO!): 808-286-9971,
www.waikikihealth.org/locations/youth-outreach
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Family Programs Hawaiʻi: 808-521-9531,
familyprogramshawaii.org/program/hoomalu-o-na-kamalii
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Hale ʻOpiʻo Kauaʻi: 808-977-8213
www.haleopio.org
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The Salvation Army – Hilo, Kona, and Maui,
fis.salvationarmy.org
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Craigslist
Food Assistance
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Hawaiʻi Food Bank: 808-836-3600
hawaiifoodbank.org
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Helping Hands Hawaiʻi: 808-536-7234
www.helpinghandshawaii.org
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Lasagna Love:
www.lasagnalove.org/request
Extracurriculars
Sports, schools supplies, travel and other extracurricular expenses can be covered through the
Enhancements program:
www.familyprogramshawaii.org/program/enhancements
YMCA (Discounted/Free Membership):
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(808) 531-9622
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www.ymcahonolulu.org
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Free teen programs
Liliʻuokalani Trust for Native Hawaiian Keiki:
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Music, dance, art, fitness, and more
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808-466-8080
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www.onipaa.org
Research
Access research and data on foster care to better understand the needs and experiences of youth in the system:
Hawaiʻi Data Booklet APSR
ADAD State Plan
Mental Health Support
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Hawaiʻi Cares: hicares.hawaii.gov
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Hawaiʻi CARES 24hr Crisis Call Center:
808-832-3100 or 800-753-6879
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Crisis Text Line:
Text ALOHA to 741741
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No Shame Get Help: 808-521-1846,
www.noshamegethelp.org
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Oʻahu Family Guidance Centers: www.health.hawaii.gov/camhd
Central Oʻahu Pearl City: 808-453-5950
Central Oʻahu Kāneʻohe: 808-233-3770
Honolulu: 808-733-9393
Leeward: 808-692-7700
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Neighbor Island Family Guidance Centers:
www.health.hawaii.gov/camhd
Hilo: 808-933-0610
Kona: 808-491-9226
Līhuʻe: 808-274-3889
Wailuku: 808-243-1252
Molokaʻi: 808-553-7878
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Family Programs Hawaiʻi: 808-521-9531,
familyprogramshawaii.org/program/family-strengthening-center
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RYSE Hawaiʻi: 808-498-5180
www.rysehawaii.org
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Child & Family Services: 808-681-3500,
www.childandfamilyservice.org
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Hale Kipa: 808-589-1829,
www.halekipa.org
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Hale ʻOpiʻo Kauaʻi: 808-977-8213,
www.haleopio.org
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Maui Youth and Family Services: 808-579-8414,
www.mbhr.org
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CFS Oʻahu Domestic Abuse Hotline 24hr: 808-841-0822
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Bobby Benson Center (Substance Use):
877-393-7555, www.bobbybenson.org
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Psychology Today: www.psychologytoday.com/us
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24hr: 800-273-8255
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Trevor Lifeline 24hr LGBTQ+ Crisis Line:
866-488-7386
Legal Aid
You have rights under the law, even if you are not an adult. Information about your rights can be found here:
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Rights of Children in Foster Care
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Foster Care Youth Rights in Hawai‘i
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Pono Process
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Child Welfare Laws
If you have legal questions,
contact Pono Process or Legal Aid Society.
Pono Process:
833-879-7666 (833-TRY-PONO)
www.hihopes.org/pono-process
Legal Aid Society:
Oʻahu: 808-536-4302
Neighbor Islands: 1-800-499-4302
www.legalaidhawaii.org
Sibling Visitation:
808-521-9531,
Family Programs Hawaiʻi
Find Your Legislator:
www.capitol.hawaii.gov
Employment
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Hawaiʻi Job Corps Center: 800-733-5627,
hawaii.jobcorps.gov
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Hale Kipa: 808-589-1829,
www.halekipa.org
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Kupu Hawaiʻi: 808-735-1221,
www.kupuhawaii.org
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Maʻo Organic Farms: 808-696-5569,
www.maoorganicfarms.org/4programs
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Native Hawaiian Career & Technical Education Program: 808-535-6700,
www.alulike.org
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WorkHawaii: 808-768-5703,
www.honolulu.gov/dcs/workhawaii
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YouthBuild: 808-768-5888,
youthbuildhonolulu.org
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Craigslist or Indeed
Transportation
The Bus website, app, and phone number has information about:
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Route maps
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Bus stops
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Times of arrivals and departures
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808-848-5555
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www.thebus.org
Driving permit tests can be done online.
The Hawaiʻiʻs Driverʻs Manual can be found at local libraries, online, or here: Hawaiiʻs Driverʻs Manual
Financial Literacy
Being smart with money is important to stability. Financial literacy courses are offered through HI H.O.P.E.S. Match Program at: www.ilpconnections.org
Human Trafficking
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Trafficking Victim Assistance: (808) 832-1999, www.tvaphawaii.org
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BeFree Textline: Text 233733, www.humantraffickinghotline.org/en
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Hoʻōla Nā Pua: (808) 445-3131,
www.hoolanapua.org
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