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Provides legal services in the following areas: Provides legal services in the following areas: Family law Public benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), General Assistance (GA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)) Consumer (foreclosures, garnishments, unfair sales practices) Housing (Section 8, discrimination, evictions) Senior/Advanced Planning (powers of attorney) Immigration

(Volunteer Program) Deliver hot or frozen meals to homebound kupuna and individuals with disabilities weekly, biweekly, monthly, or as it fits your schedule.

Hawaiian Humane Society provides information on how to prepare for a disaster if you are a pet owner. Visit the website for to download the Pet Disaster Preparedness Tips and to learn about what to bring to an emergency shelter. Links on the website also give information on microchipping your pets.

Represents State of Hawaii, its officials and employees in legal actions related to their state responsibilities. Accepts reports of "ice houses" or "drug houses" in neighborhoods.

ITNAmerica supports sustainable, community-based transportation services for seniors throughout the world by building a senior transportation network through research, policy analysis and education, and by promoting lifelong safety and mobility. Rides In Sight helps connect seniors and visually impaired adults with transportation. Call our free hotline at 1-855-60-RIDES or search our database at www.RidesInSight.org to find out about transportation options in your area. Rides In Sight is a program of the nonprofit organization ITNAmerica sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

Funds and administers Food Stamp, National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Child and Adult Care Food, and Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children. Strives to improve the nutritional status of low-income children and adults. Responsible for authorizing retailers to accept food stamp benefits and coordinates educational efforts with authorized stores. Does not distribute food stamps or take applications.

Salvation Army Lihue provides a grab and go or eat on site meal Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm or until meals run out.

(Med-QUEST Kokua Outreach) Project Vision Hawaii's Certified application counselors can help with Med-QUEST applications and questions: application submission, program questions, renewal assistance, application follow-up, health plan enrollment, or updating your case. Certified application counselors can help people shop for and enroll in affordable medical insurance through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace (https://www.healthcare.gov) if necessary.

(Domestic Abuse Shelter) Domestic Abuse Shelters provide a safe haven for abused partners and their children. It is a time-out period for abused partners to learn about the dynamics of domestic violence, the cycle of abuse and how to develop a "safety plan". It is also a time for learning about and making choices; discovering that they are not at fault for the abuse; building self-esteem and learning self-empowerment. The Domestic Abuse Shelters help families and children escape from domestic violence and establish independent lives. The Shelter offers up to 120 days of a safe haven, basic needs (food, clothing etc.), counseling and services for children. Program participants learn dynamics of domestic violence, develop safety plans, improve self-esteem and learn healthy parenting skills. Children develop safety plans and learn they’re not responsible for domestic violence. The shelters offer: -Domestic violence crisis hotline -Lodging and food -Crisis counseling -Individual counseling -Educational workshops -Support groups -Information, referral & advocacy -Children's program -Assistance with obtaining a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order), housing and financial aid -Volunteer program Clients learn dynamics of domestic violence, develop safety plan, improve self-esteem and learn healthy parenting skills. Children develop safety plans and learn they're not responsible for domestic violence. Length of stay varies depending on individual needs, up to 90 days in the She

Early Childhood Services are provided to children three to six years old with delays in which age appropriate milestones are not yet met. These children typically fall outside the scope of the Department of Education & Special Education Services. The needs of each child are met through professional therapeutic services designed for the child to help them thrive in their home, preschool and community. Our goal is to better prepare the child for kindergarten and beyond by using family engagement techniques and strategies.

(TANF, TAONF) The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program provides temporary cash assistance to eligible families. The monthly cash assistance given to families may be used to pay for food, clothing, housing and utility expenses, and other daily needs. Eligible families include at least one specified relative adult and a minor dependent child who resides in the same home. In addition, family members must be US citizens. The State of Hawaii Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families (TAONF) Program provides the same benefits and services to Hawaii’s vulnerable families with children as the TANF program. The TAONF program eligibility includes mixed citizens and non-citizens, and single- and two-parent households. For more information visit the website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/tanf/ or https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/. Applications can be done for both the TANF or TAONF and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on the same form at the same time. Please check the boxes for the programs you want to apply for.

Provides adult education opportunities for people working towards high school diplomas (GED) and competency based diploma program. Offers classes in citizenship, languages, and special interests such as arts, crafts, sports and cooking.

Refers personal care attendants (PCAs) to disabled adults and frail elderly for in-home care and/or chores. Offers subsidies for PCA care fees only.

Assisting in helping those interested in running a child care business to becoming licensed by the State of Hawaii. Providing guidance regarding setting up a child care business. Providing free training on child development, nutrition, health and safety issues. Providing information about resources available to providers, such as the USDA Child Care Food Program that assists in paying for meals served in daycare. Referring parents who are looking for child care to licensed child care providers. Maintaining connections with child care providers, professional child care associations, and other child care professionals as well as helping others build those relationships in the community. Providing face-to-face as well as remote support services. Additional phone numbers: (808) 242-9232 Maui office (Serves Molokai and Lanai also) (800) 498-4145 Toll-free number for Molokai and Lanai (808) 961-3169 East Hawaii office (808) 322-3500 West Hawaii office (808) 246-0622 Kauai office Main: [email protected] Maui office: [email protected] East Hawaii office: [email protected] West Hawaii office: [email protected] Kauai office: [email protected]

Counseling services, (individual, family); group services, and limited financial assistance. With partners, through it's community building efforts, QLCC works toward the development of: healthy children, strong positive family attachment, stable home environment and caring communities.

(Alzheimers Related Disease Respite) Provides respite care for persons with Alzheimer's disease, stroke and other related disabilities. May accept incontinent patients. Does not administer medications. All involved people bring their own lunch.

KAMP (Kids At-Risk Mentoring Program) Hawaii focuses on disadvantaged, special needs and at-risk youth in our communities. Program reaches cooperation, communication, decision making, leadership and teamwork skills through hands on activities.

Waikiki Health's HIV Early Intervention Services Program is committed to the early detection and treatment of HIV, which can help prevent the onset of AIDS and other opportunistic infections. Confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling are available at the Waikiki Health’s Ohua Clinic in Waikiki and Makahiki Medical and Dental Clinic in McCully/Moiliili. Our prevention services team offers a wide variety of programs designed to reach individuals at risk for confronting HIV. Waikiki Health integrates HIV specialty care with primary medical, behavioral health, dental care and support services. Available as well during service hours at the Ohua Clinic in Waikiki

Processes motor vehicle registrations, transfers of vehicle ownership, duplicate vehicle registration, bicycle registration and dog licensing. Issues Hawaii State Identification Cards.

(VLA) The VLA project focuses on disabled and elderly veterans and family members who are residents of the state of Hawaii and who want assistance with filing benefits claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Also offers referrals to volunteer attorneys through VLSH's pro bono program for legal advice and direct services for: Family Law, Tenant Rights, Collections and Bankruptcy, Estate Planning/Probate, Re-Employment and Community Service Program (Oahu only).

Kokua Support Services provides Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, and After Care Treatment for clients who require this level of care.

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) provides electric services, connection and repair. Payment Arrangement Plans of up to 3 months are offered for members having difficulty retiring a past due balance. Financial Assistance programs are available through partner agencies. More information can be found at: https://www.kiuc.coop/payment-assistance.

Formerly known as Oahu WorkLinks. Offers vocational assessment, pre-employment training, occupational skills training and on-the-job training programs, customized training, work experience, remedial education and supportive services. Additional phone numbers: (808) 270-5777 Maui/Molokai/Lanai (808) 935-6527 Hawaii (808) 274-3056 Kauai 488-5630 Aiea 586-8700 Downtown 233-3700 Kaneohe 233-3700 Kapolei 637-6508 Waialua 696-7067 Waianae 675-0010 Waipahu Office Dillingham Office located at: Dillingham Shopping Plaza 1505 Dillingham Boulevard, Room 110. Contracts with Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide services to dislocated workers (unemployed due to business or agriculture closing, or unemployed more than fifteen weeks).

Offers career and employment counseling. Provides career planning and employment preparation. Offers work experience referrals and career and employment workshop activities.

Issues learners permits, license renewals and converts out of state driver's licenses. Administers road tests for all motor vehicle drivers licenses including commercial and motorcycle. Commercial and motorcycle road tests available through this office only. Offers voter registration to eligible licensees. Issues Hawaii State Identification Cards.