Support for Growing Families Across Hawaiʻi

Your ʻOhana connects expectant parents and families with young children (ages served vary by community) to free, trusted home visiting services - because every family deserves a healthy start.

What is Home Visiting?

A trained professional visits your family in the comfort of your home to share information about your child's growth, answer your questions, and connect you with resources in your community. It's free, voluntary, and on your schedule.

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From Pregnancy to Early Years

Support that grows with your ʻohana, from expecting parents through the first years of childhood.

You can start as early as pregnancy, or join anytime your keiki is within your community's age range. Your home visitor meets you where you are: preparing for baby, navigating newborn days, or supporting a growing toddler. The conversations, activities, and resources adapt as your family grows.
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Grow with your keiki

Learn about your child's development and celebrate milestones together.

Your home visitor will help you track your child's growth using developmental screenings, share age-appropriate activities you can do together, and celebrate every milestone along the way, from first words to first steps and beyond.
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Connect to resources

Get linked to health care, housing, food assistance, and community support.

Need help finding a doctor or applying for benefits? Your home visitor knows the local resources in your community and can help connect you to services like WIC, SNAP, Med-QUEST, early intervention, and more.

Build confidence

Gain parenting skills and strategies that work for your family.

Parenting doesn't come with a manual, and that's okay. Your home visitor shares practical tips on routines, nutrition, positive discipline, and bonding, all tailored to your family's culture, values, and everyday life.
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Prepare for school

Fun activities and tips to help your child be ready to learn.

Through reading, play, and hands-on activities, your home visitor helps build the early literacy, social, and problem-solving skills your child needs to thrive in preschool and kindergarten. You'll feel confident knowing your keiki is ready.

Making a Difference for Hawaiʻi Families

👪 0 Participants supported in FY 2023
📖 0 Of families read or sing with their children daily
🏝 0 Serving communities across the state
💙 0 Of home visiting in Hawaiʻi

Who Are Home Visitors?

Real people who understand your community, trained to support your family.

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From Your Community

Our home visitors understand your community and are dedicated to supporting families across the islands. Many live in the same areas they serve.

Home visitors are people who know your neighborhood, your culture, and the resources available nearby. They speak your language and understand what life is like for families in your area. That connection makes it easier to build trust from the very first visit.
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Trained & Experienced

Every home visitor brings a combination of professional training and real-world experience. They learn through nationally recognized programs in child development, health, and family support.

Before visiting families, every home visitor goes through training in child development, health, and family support. They continue learning throughout the year so they can share the best information with you. Many also have their own experience as parents.
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Your Family's Champion

Your home visitor is your biggest supporter. They help you set your own goals, celebrate your keiki's milestones, and connect you to resources on your schedule, at your pace.

Think of your home visitor as someone who is always in your corner. They listen to what you need, help you find answers, and cheer you on as a parent. They can help with things like finding a doctor, signing up for services, or just being someone you can talk to.

💖 What Families Are Saying

“Having a support group not only for my children but for myself has been amazing. Constant reminders to help me better and achieve my goals have been incredibly supportive.”
🌾 Hawaiʻi Island family
“Our keiki don’t have family close by, so our home visitor is like a family member to them. They love the visits and games she brings. Our son barely would talk when we started, but now he is super talkative!”
🏝 Hilo family
“I did not feel so alone on my parenting journey. I felt supported.”
🤗 Hawaiʻi Island family
“From the very beginning I was given so much knowledge. I’ve been so supported and have had so many positive things come from working with this program. I would recommend it to every mom I possibly can.”
🍀 Oʻahu family
“The program helped me get through a difficult time. They gave me ideas to bond with my kid. It has helped my mental health.”
💜 Hawaiʻi Island family
“I cannot express how deeply blessed I feel. Everything we have learned has been absolutely priceless. My biggest Mahalo!”
🍺 Waiʻanae family
“As a first-time parent, the extra support is so helpful. We enjoyed the support and encouragement. The program is free and getting regular check-ins is a blessing.”
🌞 Hawaiʻi Island family
“3 years later: I’ve grown into a mom. I found my confidence. I would not have been able to do all of this if I did not accept the program three years ago.”
⭐ Hawaiʻi Island family
“Very positively as it helped me identify important things for my family. My child is getting better with your help.”
🌾 Hilo family
“We love that we have someone that visits us, it gives us peace of mind to know what we can do for our kids’ growth. Because of the program, we have been able to meet all of our goals.”
🍀 Hawaiʻi Island family
“I feel more prepared to parent my toddler. I’ve been given so many tools and advice.”
⭐ Hilo family
“Love how the program helps me think about what I am doing and reflect on my parenting. I look forward to monthly visits.”
🌞 Hawaiʻi Island family
“I love the support and communication. I was in the program with my first son 11 years ago. I am so glad years later you are still doing what you do.”
🤗 Hilo family
“The program and lessons have helped guide and clarify aspects of raising our children.”
🏝 Hawaiʻi Island family
“We love how involved the staff is during group with our keiki. Our kids learn and progress because of the inspiration and impact on our ohana.”
🌴 Hilo family
“This program has been very positive and enlightening for me to accept myself and be a good parent.”
💜 Hawaiʻi Island family
“My greatest memory is seeing my child grow and develop from when he first started the program as a baby. The support and parent teachings I learned were a great help.”
🍺 Lānaʻi family
“With the services of the program I feel very prepared to take care of my child who is now a toddler.”
🌾 Hawaiʻi Island family
“We look forward to seeing our counselor every week to continue working on our relationship. Learning coping strategies and how to speak to each other.”
💖 Hilo family
“Great program. My son is now potty trained with the education and tips provided. My FSS is awesome.”
🌟 Hawaiʻi Island family

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Is It Right for My Family?

Yes! Your ʻOhana services are completely free for eligible families. There are no hidden costs.
Your ʻOhana serves expectant parents and families with young children in communities across Hawaiʻi. Contact your local program to find out if you qualify.
You can start as early as pregnancy. Age ranges vary by community: some serve from pregnancy through age 3, others through kindergarten entry. Find your local program on the map to see your local age range. All communities welcome expecting families.
A trained professional meets with you to share age-appropriate activities, answer your questions about your child's development, and help connect you with resources. Visits happen on your schedule.
Your ʻOhana does not provide direct childcare services. However, your home visitor may be able to help connect you with childcare options available in your community.
We take your privacy seriously. Your personal information is kept confidential and is only used to support the services your family receives. We follow all applicable federal and state privacy laws. If you ever have questions about how your information is handled, your home visitor is happy to explain.
Most visits happen in your home. They can also take place at a park, library, or another location that works for you.
Most families start with weekly visits. As your family grows and your needs change, visits may become less frequent. Your home visitor will work with you to find a schedule that fits your life.
No. We welcome all families. Our programs strive to ensure every family feels comfortable and supported.
Yes. Your ʻOhana is completely voluntary. You can pause or end services at any time.
Thatʻs okay. You can reach out just to learn more. There is no pressure to enroll. Your local program is happy to answer your questions.

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