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Tax credits for low-income Hawai‘i families available

Looming deadlines for state and federal income tax filings in April make this a dreaded time of the year, but with all of the tax credits now available, Hawai‘i families should make filing their taxes a priority this year.

Survey finds overwhelming support for paid family and medical leave in Hawai‘i

A recent statewide survey confirms that a vast majority of Hawai‘i residents support the implementation of paid family and medical leave and are even willing to pay their fair share to have this benefit.

Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network is recruiting advocates for upcoming PLTI cohort

Applications are open for the Hawaiʻi Parent Leadership Training Institute’s (PLTI) upcoming cohort through Aug. 31, 2024, announced the Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network. The PLTI cohort is open to anyone who cares about the well-being of children.

Free training program helps Maui parents, residents change their communities

The Hawaiʻi Parent Leadership Training Institute helps participants become strong, confident community leaders by developing their leadership, communication and advocacy skills. The 20-week program is the only one of its kind in the state. Through PLTI, participants identify issues that impact children and practice their new skills by completing hands-on projects in their own communities.

How many keiki are living in poverty in Maui County? Data about children on new website

The new Hawaiʻi KIDS COUNT Data Dashboard, an interactive website that publishes statewide and county-level data on the well-being of Hawaiʻi’s children, now is available for the public.

Three nonprofits serving Maui families to be honored at Champions for Children awards

Three nonprofits serving Maui families will be honored at this yearʻs Champions for Children awards hosted by the Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network.

Free Program aims to ‘Give Maui Parents a Voice’

Maui parents and caregivers will soon have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills under the Parent Leadership Training Institute Hawai’i program. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30.

Hui No Ke Ola Pono Among Oral Health Grant Recipients

Maui’s Hui No Ke Ola Pono is a mini-grant recipient for community outreach promoting and improving oral health for children and adults in Hawaiʻi.