Liliʻuokalani Trust

Hoʻokahua

What is the Hoʻokahua Program?

Becoming a parent can be the most beautiful, yet stressful, transition for anyone. And many young Native Hawaiian youth face challenges, due to family situations beyond their control.

To assist young families, Liliʻuokalani Trust (LT) has created the Hoʻokahua program.

Ho‘okahua restores the essence of ‘ohana for keiki (ages 0-5) and their caregivers (ages 18-26). Through Hawaiian cultural services and activities, Hoʻokahua focuses on building secure, healthy attachments and well-being between two generations.

What is Hoʻokahua's Mission?

Healthy Relationships Between Keiki and Caregiver

Counseling: This service is available to parents/caregivers to guide them in their social-emotional wellbeing. Individual and group sessions.
Mākua Support (Lau): This peer-support group encourages parents/caregivers to learn child-raising techniques and cultural practices, and apply these skills in their daily lives. Hoʻokahua participants only.
Child-Parent Interaction Time (Huluhulu): This dedicated time allows parents/caregivers and keiki to enjoy structured activities and personalized coaching. The goal is to promote healthy parent-child attachments. Hoʻokahua participants only.
ʻOhana Strengthening (Piko): This group brings together keiki and their parents/caregivers for structured activities and quality time. Older siblings of the keiki (ages 0-5) are invited. Open to families not in the Hoʻokahua program.

Pathways to Family Stability and Success

Preparation for Pre-K and Kindergarten: Parents/caregivers receive support as they prepare their keiki for the emotional, intellectual, and physical requirements of school.
Community referrals: Parents/caregivers work with specialists who provide information about childcare, financial literacy, workforce development, and pathways to education.

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