Family Programs Hawaii

Thank you Hawaii Children's Action Network and KITV4 for recognizing our very own UNSUNG HERO, Keith Kuboyama, we look forward to this Saturday celebrating with everyone.

Empowering Every Child to Succeed with Hawaii Children’s Action Network Every child deserves a fighting chance to realize their full potential. This is the belief of the Hawaii Children's Action Network (HCAN) the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Hawaiʻi solely committed

Sept. 5th is INTERNATIONAL CHARITY DAY! ❤️🤲❤️
The goal of the International Day of Charity is to raise awareness of the importance of charity in reducing suffering among people and building a sense of solidarity among ALL people. It emphasizes the value of donating to charities and the significant positive effects it may have on underprivileged groups and individuals. Thank you for your kind consideration, we greatly appreciate it.
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❤️In recognition of in September, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption celebrates all kinship caregivers who have stepped forward to provide stability for a child in their lives.

💛Kinship Month is an annual observance that takes place throughout the month of September. Its primary goal is to raise awareness about the vital role that kinship caregivers play in the lives of children and youth who cannot live with their biological parents for various reasons, such as neglect, abuse, or parental incarceration.

🩷 These caregivers are typically relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings who step in to provide a stable and loving environment for the children in their care. This month is not just a time to acknowledge their selfless contributions but also an opportunity for the entire community to come together and extend our heartfelt gratitude. https://familyprogramshawaii.org/program/wendys-wonderful-kids/

We couldn't do what we do, without our VALUABLE interns! you will be greatly missed, go out and be AMAZING this year! We wish you all the best!!!

Thank you to everyone who nominated FPH as their favorite non-profit in Hawai‘i for the 4th Annual Love’s Spirit of Giving. ❤️
They had a record number of nominations with over 1,500 entries this year! Stay tuned as we will contact and announce the selected non-profits in the upcoming months. 🤞👏

Today marks one year since the Maui fires. We want to remember the selfless efforts of the first responders and the local communities for their continued efforts to rebuild the Lahaina area, we sincerely thank you!

Born in Oklahoma, Kenny was placed in foster care after experiencing abuse and neglect. After months of moving in and out of foster homes, Kenny felt afraid for where he might end up. Thankfully, Mary met Kenny and adopted him at age 4.

Though Kenny had the stability of a permanent, loving family, as a child, he struggled with the impact of being in foster care. He had difficulty processing his emotions and trusting those around him. As a response to the experiences he had been through, he’d sometimes act out in anger or frustration.

“When I was in high school, I loved sports, but I also had a lot of feelings of insecurity and a lack of belonging,” recalled Kenny. “I always said I wanted to be an Olympian, but I think at the time, I wasn’t really thinking about what that required. I was just going through the motions.”

When Kenny discovered track and field, he unlocked a new part of himself. He finally had a way to channel his energy into a positive and productive outlet. He defied the odds and started breaking records while running track there, quickly going pro.
Most recently, he qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay events.
In all of Kenny’s success to date, he credits his past with driving him forward.

“Every single previous version of me is still a part of me, including the trauma from my childhood. I own my past and my present,” said Kenny. “I am who I am, and I’ve achieved what I’ve achieved by buckling down and doing the really tough work — work on myself, working through emotional trauma and setbacks, and tough, hard work on the track.”

His message to those touched by foster care and adoption is one of hope. “I want to inspire others and those who may have similar experiences and promote safety and stability for all children,” said Kenny.

Shared by Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption


So powerful! Not every child who is adopted will be an Olympian, but every child deserves to have an amazing family who brings out their individual gifts, talents, and God-given potential and allows them to flourish, bloom, and grow! Adoption changes lives. If you would like more information, please contact us. ❤️
https://familyprogramshawaii.org/program/wendys-wonderful-kids/

OK, let's Talk about it Tuesday as we send out a huge MAHALO NUI
to The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation for supporting FPH for much needed technology upgrades for our entire organization as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary of serving youth and families in the foster care community. 🫶🏾🖨❤️💻🫶🏾

It's a MOTIVATION MONDAY!! If you are looking for ways to help out in our community starting this summer, please reach out and we can work together to get you connected and do some good!
We are always looking for helping hands, call today!!
(808) 540-2534

Help us CONGRATULATE our most humble leader, Keith Kuboyama!! 🥳his unyielding support for our youth in foster care goes beyond anyone that we know and is so deserving of this acknowledgement for 35 years of dedication to this mission! Please help us celebrate Family Programs Hawaii, UNSUNG HERO, Keith Kuboyama!!!!

"How dare You!" was our theme at Pig & a Lady today for Jenny's Farewell Luncheon. We are so absolutely grateful for your 7 years of service at FPH and we hope you know how much you will be in our prayers as you adventure on to your next chapter.
A sincere and heartfelt appreciation goes out to you from all of us- be blessed, and don't forget to come see us from time to time. We wish you much success in this new exciting position with the State- it is so well-deserved, now go make a difference.
With much ALo)(A, JRA🌹

We l❤️ve this!

This young man's act of compassion and kindness is truly inspiring. He took the time to pray over every filled Day 1 Bags focusing on foster youth and their happiness. His selfless gesture, lasting a good 10 minutes in solitude aimed to show each child receiving these bags that someone cares deeply for them.

The power of his actions was contagious as each 5th grader joined him in united prayer - hundreds of them… all for foster youth. What a gift!

YOUR GIFT MATTERS 👧🏽👩🏽‍👩🏽‍👧🏽‍👦🏽🤸🏾💁🏾
Make a Lasting Impact—Now and Beyond Your Lifetime
When you include Family Programs Hawaii as part of your legacy, your generosity enhances our work to help our island families. Thank you for ensuring FPH can continue to serve those in need now and for generations to come.
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3 MORE DAYS - have you figured out how you are going to ROCK your RED? Bring a little bag to carry all the goodies you will be receiving. MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU and the odds all in your favor❣😍