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(Domestic Violence Advocacy) Families who are enrolled in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Temporary Assistance to Other Needy Families (more commonly known as “welfare”), are required to be engaged in activities that will ultimately lead them to self-sufficiency. Program recipients for whom issues of safety and domestic violence are interfering with their progress can call upon Domestic Violence Advocacy to help them find support to change their situations. Services include: assessment, service planning, counseling services, case management and linkage and referral.

Provides a comprehensive recreational program in the community. Facilities include a multi-purpose building and a field. There are three program periods throughout the year: Fall, spring and summer. Activities are geared for all ages, including classes in arts and crafts, Hawaiiana, games and sports, music, seasonal activities and crafts, and excursions. A list of activities, registration dates, and program period information is published in the Midweek prior to registration.

Enforces the State Wage and Hour Law, Wages and Hours of Employees on Public Works Law, Payment of Wages and Other Compensation Law, Child Labor Law, and Hawaii Family Leave Law. Administers statewide program of labor law enforcement involving compliance investigations of minimum wage, overtime, and payroll records, prevailing wage and overtime for laborers performing work on State and County public works construction projects, illegal deduction, late pay, and pay statement violations. Administers program for hearings related to unlawful suspension or discharge due to work injury or garnishment. Investigates unlawful practices relating to lie detector tests. Enforces Hawaii child labor law relating to employment of minors under 18 years of age. Provides information on obtaining work permits.

(SHEG) A one time, not ongoing financial assistance for households who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Single, couples and families. Provides assistance with rent deposit, first month rent, past due rent, utilities when included with rent or if utility assistance prevents homelessness. Utility assistance for renters only. Utilities assistance to prevent the household from losing their housing or prevent homelessness.

Dreams help remind children in crisis that they are special and loved. Dream Imua, formerly A Keiki’s Dream, grants child-directed dreams to children 4-16 years old in crisis of any nature, such as abuse, neglect, homelessness or a major medical issues. This child-directed approach not only offers a reprieve from suffering, but validates the child’s self-worth, sending positive messages of support and encouragement, reminding the child what it is to have hope. This important program began in 1990 and became part of Imua Family Services in 2015. Over the last 30 years, the program has filled nearly 1,500 dreams from turning little girls into princesses and little boys into superheroes. The program offers children a chance to escape their difficult lives through helicopter rides, zip-lining, music lessons, horseback riding and more. Dream Imua relies on community support and involvement to help make these dreams a reality for those in need.

Provides care coordination to target populations. Participates with communities to problem-solve health issues. Provides education in women and child health, chronic diseases, etc. Facilitates access to health care, mental health care, social services. Tuberculosis testing services are not offered here.

Hui O Hauula provides food pantry for those in need. Will be open the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years 2025

Kauai Bible Church provides a food pantry and distributes clothes, toiletries and personal/grooming supplies. Kauai Bible Church provides snacks after each service on Sunday. Call Kauai Bible Church for emergency food.

1. Personal emergency response system service (PERS) and equipment to the frail, elderly, those at risk of falling and/or living alone. Also have a fall sensor pendant called AutoAlert that will summon a call in the event of a fall even if the pendant is not pressed. Provide a wireless Medical Alert Service for those without landlines. 2. Philips medication dispensing system (PMD) that provides prescribed doses of medications throughout the day at specified times with verbal cues. If medications are not taken, the PMD will call family responders. All medication compliance history is accessible at a secured website.

(Pancake Breakfast) Serves a grab-n-go hot breakfast i.e., rice, meat, egg and dessert on Sunday. Please do not eat breakfast on campus or loiter. Meals will be distributed from our main gate on Beretania Street. Sorry, no restroom facilities available.

Preserves the environment of Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanoes. Provides a refuge for native plants and animals. Facilitates scientific study of volcanism at volcano observatory. Camp grounds include: Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki. Offers lava viewing, trails and environmental education programs. Recruits volunteers for leading hikes, Kilauea Visitor Center, assisting with native plant re-forestation and other opportunities, call to volunteer. Visit website to submit an email.

Operates a multi-purpose cultural center which includes a 1,200 seat theater for local community and visiting professional groups, a visual arts gallery for local and visiting exhibitors, a Hula staging area for Hawaiian cultural events, an open air amphitheater for various usages and a courtyard staging area for informal and formal gatherings. Offers rehearsal space, stage scene production space and two classrooms for dance and theatrical programs. Offers meeting and conference rooms.

Support the basic needs and enhancement requests of child victims of severe abuse. We do not have direct contact with clients and cannot take their calls. All requests for FCJCO assistance must be made through a child abuse professional working with a client.

Operates 24-hour child abuse and neglect hotline. Receives all reports of child abuse or neglect. Provides case consultation and assessment. Provides crisis intervention on behalf of children in need of immediate protection.

For reports of dumping, concerns, bulky items enforcement.

Private school includes grades K-12 for boys and girls.

Dress for Success promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. Women referred into the program are able to take part in the following programs: Suiting: A personal shopper assists each woman with a complete outfit for her job interview. When available, we also provide accessories such as shoes, jewelry, a hand bag and makeup. Our goal is for her to leave Dress for Success with a complete outfit that will help her feel confident in her interview and land a job. Once she gets a job, we invite her to return to receive additional apparel to mix and match for up to a week's worth of clothing. RISE!: This job readiness training program for women meets once a week on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 to noon. Classes will address and aid in eliminating the frustrating obstacles that may arise during a search for employment. Four eight week cohorts are held during the year.

Provides technical assistance to reduce waste of land and water resources. Recommends methods to conserve agricultural resources and maximize these national assets. Provides financial assistance for emergency watershed protection measures.

The City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management provides a dashboard where you can view the status of the City and County of Honolulu's public services, facilities, and events in emergency situations.

Money Fit by DRS - HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Services: Money Fit by DRS offers comprehensive HUD-approved housing counseling and education services to Hawaii residents, assisting with renter concerns, homelessness prevention, homeowner financial management, and fair housing education. Our services include guidance on lease agreements, tenant rights, budgeting, mortgage options, foreclosure prevention, and fair housing laws.