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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.

(CCSS) Focuses on helping parents learn better parenting skills. Also teaches children skill building. Provides counseling to address selected issues. Parenting groups also available for parents who want to increase their parenting skills. Current classes held in Hilo, Kurtistown and Pahoa.

(Women Infants and Children Nutrition Program) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), is a federally funded program which provides Hawaii residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and health and social service referrals. The participants of WIC are either pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five who meet income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional risk. Nutrition and Health Education: WIC will answer your questions about what to eat for a healthy pregnancy and help you plan family meals and snacks. Education and support for moms who breastfeed: WIC has specially trained staff to answer your breastfeeding questions. Ask for more information about our breast pump loan program. Nourishing supplemental foods: Checks to buy healthy foods such as: Milk, Peanut butter, Fruits and vegetables, Canned tuna or salmon, Juice, Whole grain breads, tortillas, Eggs or brown rice, Cheese, Baby foods, Cereal Infant formula, Dry beans or peas, Tofu, and soy milk Health and social service referrals: Help in finding health care and other community services.

US Senator from Hawaii Visit https://www.hirono.senate.gov and click on "Contact"

For youth who have run away or experienced a crisis. The program is geared to help youth work out their problems and whenever possible keep the family unit intact. Family counseling is an important part of their stay. Parental consent is necessary unless the youth is referred by Child Protective Services. The Emergency Shelter Services Program is geared to help youth work out their problems while keeping the family unit intact with the help of regular family counseling. The length of stay typically ranges from 1 to 30 days and are offered in two settings, Group Shelters and Kamala Homes. There is one shelter for boys and one shelter for girls.

(Women Infants and Children Nutrition Program) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), is a federally funded program which provides Hawaii residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and health and social service referrals. The participants of WIC are either pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five who meet income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional risk. Nutrition and Health Education: WIC will answer your questions about what to eat for a healthy pregnancy and help you plan family meals and snacks. Education and support for moms who breastfeed: WIC has specially trained staff to answer your breastfeeding questions. Ask for more information about our breast pump loan program. Nourishing supplemental foods: Checks to buy healthy foods such as: Milk, Peanut butter, Fruits and vegetables, Canned tuna or salmon, Juice, Whole grain breads, tortillas, Eggs or brown rice, Cheese, Baby foods, Cereal Infant formula, Dry beans or peas, Tofu, and soy milk Health and social service referrals: Help in finding health care and other community services.

Issues permits to sell and use pesticides. Monitors pesticide use through field inspections of applicators and market surveillance. Investigates pesticide misuse and complaints.

Provides regulatory functions over the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste and over the operating of underground storage tanks. Sets protection standards aimed at ground water and drinking water preservation. Monitors and enforces compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Promotes recycling, composting and other waste diversion activities through education and technical assistance. Provides educational assistance to household hazardous waste collection programs.

Sets minimum sentence for prisoners. Grants paroles and supervises persons paroled from prisons. Revokes paroles. Considers applications for pardons upon referral by the Governor. Makes referrals to other service delivery providers, i.e. treatment for people on parole.

Dedicated to helping victims of domestic abuse by providing direct legal services to clients, legal information, case management and support services, community education, and advocacy for system reform and other specialized services. Additional phone numbers: (605) 956-5680 Text Help Line COVID-19 Update to Services: DVAC Help Line is still open on weekdays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Clients can now text the help line at (605) 956-8680 Crisis Services and Support Groups

• Chat feature has been added to https://www.domesticviolenceactioncenter.org
• Support groups are conducted via zoom
• Advocates in all DVAC programs are working

ONSITE COURT ADVOCACY

• Kapolei - to respond to the needs of petitioners filing ex parte petitions for restraining order.
• Kapolei - accompany survivors through their Order to Show Cause hearing for obtaining Orders for Protection
• Punchbowl Circuit Court - petitioners filing for ex parte restraining orders.

LEGAL SERVICES

• New cases are being accepted
• Representation in all restraining order matters is ongoing.

Oversees all administrative and instructional responsibilities for public education in the State of Hawaii. Seeking volunteers assisting in youth development.

Assists Mexican citizens who are visiting or living in Hawaii (medical problems, legal issues, etc.). Issues tourist permits. Provides information for potential visitors to Mexico.

(YWCA of Kauai Camp Sloggett) Operates camp for use by schools, churches, non-profit agencies, family groups and other organizations. Used for day-long or overnight workshops, seminars or training programs. Space available for tent camping. Situated in the lush forest of Kokee State Park is YWCA of Kauai Camp Sloggett. We offer a rustic and peaceful atmosphere in the heart of the 4,640 acre Kokee forest and the 1,800 acre Waimea Canyon State Park.

Catholic Charities Hawaii operates a residential program for adult pregnant women who are without resources, such as a safe, secure place to live, and emotional support from family or others. Mary Jane Program - Residential Services provides residential, educational, counseling, advocacy and other supportive services to pregnant women facing an unplanned, crisis pregnancy. Specifically, the program provides expectant mothers with education on child birth, infant care, and life skills. This program provides women with a healthy and safe place to live while they develop skills needed to increase their level of independence and self-sufficiency. Women may enter the program at any point of their pregnancy and when parenting, may remain in the program up to four months after infant is born; if infant is placed for adoption, the mother may remain for up to six weeks. Follow up services are offered after residents complete the program.

Always Best Care provides seniors with assistance daily activities at home. We provide personal care, light housekeeping, skilled nursing and physical therapy.

Educates pet owners on the need to make provisions for the care of animals that may outlive them. Gives guidelines on how to make arrangements such as finding a guardian who will care for the pet after the original owner dies, what needs to be included in the pet owner's will and estate plans, how to leave money to fund that pet's life-long care, and information pet owners can gather that will be used to help ease their pet's transition to a new home.

The State of Hawai‘i Department of Health warns public about COVID-19 scams. There has been an alarming increase in various types of COVID-19 scams across the nation. Hawai‘i residents should always safeguard their personal information, healthcare related numbers, financial information and related identifiers. To voice a concern or to file a complaint, contact SMP Hawaii at [email protected] or 808-586-7281. Neighbor island residents may call toll free at 1-800-296-9422. To learn more about ways to prevent, detect and report healthcare fraud, errors and abuse, or to volunteer, visit www.smphawaii.org.

(American Liver Foundation, American Liver Foundation, Pacific Coast and Hawaii Division) The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is a non-profit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention, including hepatitis. ALF advocates for liver patients and their families; funds research efforts directed toward the prevention, cure, and treatment of liver diseases; hosts free educational seminars for healthcare providers and the general public; provides support for liver patients through the new liver buddies mentoring program; and provides information on liver health and liver disease. Accepting volunteers. We offer virtual services only. Please call our Help Line at (800) 465-4837 (1-800-GO-LIVER) or visit our website https://liverfoundation.org.

The Battleship Missouri has served her nation with honor and distinction through World War II, the Korean War, and Operation Desert Storm, with the service and devotion of her crews spanning three generations. Today she stands proudly as an international icon of strength for freedom and the site and symbol of the formal ending of World War II. We offer school groups the opportunity to learn more about the USS Missouri’s role in three wars and as a living, historic memorial. We are proud to serve more than 17,000 students from around Hawaii in Battleship Missouri Memorial Education programs every year. Provides preservation and restoration of the USS Missouri where Japanese Forces surrendered to Allied Powers to end World War II.

(Return to Home) Help pays for half of the air fare.

Spill The Tea Cafe (STTC) offers a range of services, including individual and group therapy, mentorship, care coordination, and psychoeducation, to address the specific needs and preferences of each teen. We also extend our support to families and caregivers, providing community resources and referrals to help them navigate the challenges of mental health, and achieve lasting recovery and resilience for their youth. Our goal is to promote the mental health and well-being of adolescents and to help our keiki shine.

(Ka'u Rural Health Clinic) Provides medical services and family practice.

Home Build for those in need of a new home. Home Preservation for those in need to repair their existing home including making it ADA compliant. Honolulu Habitat for Humanity helps families build, purchase or repair their own homes. Families work alongside volunteers. The programs are financed through Honolulu Habitat's low to no interest mortgage program. Builds and renovates homes using volunteer labor and donated materials, at no profit and no interest. Homeowners repay the cost over a fixed time period; payments are recycled to build more homes. It requires homeowners to participate in construction as well as help other prospective homeowners build theirs. Volunteers assist with all phases of construction, social work, public relations, finance, and office support. The Honolulu ReStore sells new and gently used donated household, commercial, and business items to the public at a drastic discount; with discounts of 50% or greater than the average retail price. Some of the items we accept are appl

(YWCA Preschool) Accredited preschool for 2 years old -5 years old focusing on the development of the child. Standardized curriculum in use in a safe nurturing environment. Children do not have to be potty trained but need to be in pull ups.

Community theatre producing a year-round season of comedies, musicals, and dramas.