Getting Started
- Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of Hawaii. - Child Placing Agencies
List of private adoption agencies licensed by the state of Hawaii. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in Hawaii. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Hawaii. - Resource Family Basics
A general summary of important information for DHS resource families. - Adoption Information
Adoption information by state - Understanding Hawaii’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on Hawaii to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Hawaii children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information about ICPC process in Hawaii, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select Hawaii to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Hawaii, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Hawaii Adoption Resources
Family Programs Hawaii - Adoption Services
SSD services and information - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of therapists specializing in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral Care
A list of local mental health agencies - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Centers
A list of local sex abuse treatment centers - Counseling Resources
Local counseling resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local child therapists - Kinship Care
Information on kinship care resources - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - Free Medical Resources
A list of free medical clinics - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Nurturing Parent Program
Parent Programs - Online Support Groups
Online support group resource - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Parents Handbook - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs. - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists trained in trauma-related issues
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A list of summer activities for kids - Upcoming Events
Family Programs Hawaii calendar of events
- Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - Family Programs Hawaii
Home Study Service Provider - American Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider
