• EPIC `OHANA, INC.Building partnerships for Hawai`i's at-risk families, children and youth.
  • `OHANA CONFERENCINGFamily group decision making for Hawai`i's at-risk children and youth
  • `OHANA FINDINGDesigned to identify, locate and engage family members of children and youth who are in foster care
  • E MAKUA ANA YOUTH CIRCLEHelping Hawai`i's Foster Youth plan their future
  • `OHANA CONNECTIONSRestoring Family Connections for Hawai`i's Foster Youth
  • HAWAI`I YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES INITIATIVECreating Successful Transitions into Adulthood for Hawai`i's Foster Youth
  • FAMILY FINDING - KALANI'S STORYWatch our videos on YouTube

Welcome

Families are the foundation of our community, and their well-being is inextricably linked to the health and prosperity of the community, state, and nation.

EPIC `Ohana, inc. transforms the culture of child welfare practice through a respectful, collaborative, solution-oriented process that protects children, strengthens families, and enhances the health of the community.

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Other News/Events

Maintaining Connections
The Values Behind Family Engagement Practices Within the Child Welfare System.

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Brothers and Sisters: Keeping Siblings in Foster Care Connected

WRAP Services in Hawaii
EPIC 'Ohana, is partnering with the DHS, DOE, DOH, CAMHD, OYS, and Family Court in piloting WRAP Services in Hawaii.
Arlynna receives the Rama Ramanathan leadership award
EPIC's founding CEO & President, Arlynna Howell Livingston, received the Rama Ramanathan leadership award on 11/13/12 at the Jim Casey convening. 
Watch our videos on YouTube
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What's New

HYOI Chaminade Scholarship
Apply for Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative Chaminade Scholarship before July 15.  Click here for more information on how to apply.
Success Beyond 18 Movement Launch


EPIC selected as beneficiary
Bright and early on the morning of April 27th,  Bank of Hawaii (BOH) employees, friends, and family participated in the BOH Community Walk at The Honolulu Zoo.  EPIC, Inc. was selected by the bank’s employees to be one of 3 beneficiaries for this year’s Community Walk.

Recent Publications

HYOI Chaminade Scholarship 06/17/13
Apply for Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative Chaminade Scholarship before July 15
Maintaining Connections 04/12/13
The Values Behind Family Engagement Practices Within the Child Welfare System
HI HOPES Youth Advocacy Document 2013 03/26/13
HYOI Environmental Scan 2013 02/09/13
Youth Resources (O'ahu) 01/08/13
Youth Resources (Maui) 01/08/13
Youth Resources (Hawai'i) 01/08/13
Youth Resources (Kaua'i) 01/08/13
HI H.O.P.E.S. Youth Advocacy Document 2012 11/01/12
Hawai‘i Kids Count Issue Brief: Improving Outcomes for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care 10/29/12
A Statement of Trust 10/25/12
By Wilma Friesema
Breaking the Cycle 10/25/12
By Wilma Friesema
Circle of Support 10/25/12
By Wilma Friesema
Reweaving `Ohana Connections 10/25/12
By Wilma Friesema
Taking New Steps 10/25/12
By Misty Watkins & Wilma Friesema

Kalani's Story

'Ohana Finding and 'Ohana Connections work is rooted in the philosophy that children need enduring, safe and nurturing relationships with family.

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Kalani's Story:

HYOI

"Our Next Steps" captures the voices and stories of young people and those who serve them as they share the challenges of aging out of the foster care system and recommendations to improve their transition into adulthood:

The Work of HYOI:

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