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(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.

Administers university offering undergraduate and graduate courses in business, computer science, liberal arts, marine science and nursing.

Prevents child abuse and neglect through public awareness, education and advocacy.

Reporting missing persons.

Assists people with a one-time credit once every 12 month rolling period. Maximum subsidy may not exceed $300. Clients may not apply for this program and Kauai Economic Opportunity Low Income Assistance Program in the same 12 month rolling period.

Diagnoses and treats illness and injury. Operates hospital and outpatient clinics. Provides specialty care, non-emergency medical care, including physician services, laboratory and x-ray, occupational health services such as contracted pre-employment physical examinations, drug tests, worker's compensation care and immunizations for adults. Also provides flu vaccines when available. Doctors on Call Clinic is not an Emergency Department or urgent care.

Services include skilled and intermediate nursing home, rehab and outpatient therapy, senior day care center, hospice house, medically certified kitchen, adult residential care home type II.

(ATV, Alternatives to Violence) Professional counselors on call to help youth who are in psychiatric crisis or to supplement the efforts of their caregivers. Counselors can refer clients to specialized, short-term, out-of-home placement when needed. Youth Services groups are offered in both East and West Hawaii to both boys and girls ages 12 years old - 17 years old who are deemed perpetrators of harm. The focus of this group is to offer tools for reducing impulsive behaviors, improving self esteem and increasing the level of social competence as well as addressing the dynamics of adolescent victimization. The Youth Service groups are 20 weeks long and group is once per week; however, times and days of group may vary by location.

(Youth Employment and Success Hawaii) YES Hawaii serves youth ages 14-26. The program provides peer support and outreach services. The Program is youth driven and designed to engage foster youth in peer mentoring and meaningful and supportive events and activities. Services include outreach and support, peer mentoring, events and activities, leadership and skill-building, and social media and other electronic communication training.

Past due and first month's rent assistance for older adults pending fund availability. Rent payable to vendor or landlord with W9 form, application, and eligibility documents.

Public transit service for persons with disabilities who are unable to use TheBus. Call 1 to 3 days in advance to schedule rides. To apply for TheHandi-Van HOLO card, call TheHandi-Van Eligibility Center at (808) 538-0033.

Donate items to Goodwill Industries of Hawaii. The donation center is located in the parking lot near the Popeyes drive-thru.

(Moku Loa Group) Monitors activities and development on the Big Island for impacts on the environment, water/air quality, pollution, native species, and human health. Works to preserve and protect native species and natural resources, especially native rainforest, native bird and plant habitats, marine and costal areas. Presents monthly programs to inform and educate. Certified hike leaders provide outings for enjoyment and education. Sponsors service trips to maintain trails or protect unique resources.

Passport Office

(Kapahulu Senior Center) Kapahulu Center provides a community-based center offering a variety of classes and activities including but not limited to dancing, singing, exercise, crafting, Japanese culture, health and finance, and special activities.

Provides educational programs and resource materials in leadership development, volunteer management, public policy education and how to train others. Statewide network of volunteers. Staffed through local Cooperative Extension Services offices.

At Mental Health America of Hawaii (MHA Hawaii), we serve our community by advocating and educating to promote mental wellness. We offer a Help Line. Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, we help callers – people with mental health challenges, family members, providers, members of the general public – find the assistance they need. We offer the only comprehensive directory of human services in the state, "Finding Help: A Human Services Directory for the State of Hawaii" We provide the following trainings: • Self-Care for Youth The consequences of stress can impact how we learn, go about our daily lives, and relationships with our loved ones. It is especially important for youth to learn how to incorporate self-care in their daily routines. This presentation was designed to teach youth easy tools to help them feel stronger, more hopeful, and better able to cope with stress. Please join Mental Health America of Hawaii to learn more about what you can do to be mentally healthy. Who can attend: High school-age

Maintains all county buildings and county facilities that Parks and Recreation Department does not maintain including: police stations, civil defense offices, and fire stations. Takes requests from county offices for cabinets, bookshelves, and minor building repairs.

Serves as liaison between the district health office and the central Research and Statistics Office of the Department of Health in Honolulu. Provides services in all areas of the research and statistics functions to the county of Kauai. Included are vital records of birth, death, marriages and divorce. Licenses people to perform marriage ceremonies.

Services focus on health promotion, health education, health care services and research. We provide disease prevention and control services, health screening, health advocacy, outreach, traditional healing, fitness and nutrition programs, tobacco cessation, health insurance application assistance, cancer navigation, primary medical care, and dental care.

Prevents and suppresses outbreaks of vector-borne diseases and serious vector nuisances through inspections, surveillance, monitoring, enforcement, consultation and education in the control of harmful vermin such as insects that bite or are a public nuisance such as ants, sand flies, and other insects. Also gives public advice on small animals and insects causing a problem in or near a home or building such as mice, roaches, flies, gnats, mites, rats, and nesting birds. Offers information and advice to individuals experiencing pest problems. Accepts birds that the public drops off for West Nile testing. They no longer spray for mosquitos.

(K9 Kokua) K9 Kokua provides direct outreach to dogs of the houseless on Oahu and Maui, persons affected by domestic violence, including kupuna and veterans facing hardship. Services include veterian care resources, wellness checks for dogs, owner education, assistance through housing transitions. Fostering available for person affected by dometic violence. K9 Kokua is an all volunteer agency. Volunteers are accepted for everything from writing thank you cards to direct outreach services.

Regulates utility and transportation companies. Receives and investigates complaints regarding services provided by the regulated entities.

Administers the full range of Veteran's Affairs benefits and services including compensation for service connected disabilities, pension for non-service connected disabilities, home loan guarantees, veterans benefits counseling, vocational rehabilitation and benefit payment resolutions. Medical treatment available for eligible veterans.

Operates correctional facility for youthful offenders committed by the Family Court. Provides basic care and safe, secure custody of youths. Department of Education provides schooling and Department of Health provides mental health services. Work exposure, fee for service job training, help, and supervision to parolees are also provided.