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| Hana Like Home Visitor Program, works to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families “at-risk.” Home Visitor teams in West Honolulu, Windward Oahu, and the Diamond Head area work closely with expectant parents and parents of infants and toddlers to promote optimal child development, providing parenting education, emotional support, and links to resources. Hana Like also houses the Hawaii Coalition for Dads, of which support fathers and foster their positive role in the family. A new initiative that expands the services of the original Healthy Start model is Enhanced Healthy Start, a multi-disciplinary approach to working with families involved with Child Welfare Services. |
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“Working Together” to strengthen Hawaii’s Families
Hana Like is a program to help parents provide a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for their young children. |
 Hana Like was the first home visiting program in the state.
Hana Like helps parents learn about their baby’s care and understand how children learn and grow.
Hana Like is a program where parents and Home Visitors work together to promote family wellness. It is also a way to meet, other parents, have fun, and share ideas and experiences.
Both mothers and fathers are encouraged to participate.
A new initiative that expands the original Healthy Start model is Enhanced Healthy Start, a multi-disciplinary approach to working with families involved with Child Welfare Services.
Who is ON THE HANA LIKE TEAM?
Home Visitors who have
experience with children and have been
trained in pregnancy, childbirth, infant
care, child development, and play
activities that help young children
learn. They also know how to use other
programs in the community that help with
housing, emergency food, job training,
and so on. They are friendly and caring
helpers.
What Services will I Receive?
 »»» 1) Home Visits
“Talk Story” time for you and play time for baby. You will learn new and different activities to do with your baby. You will get your own copy of Hana Like’s Parent and Baby Play Book.
»»» 2) Group Activities
Outings with other parents, “talk story” groups, parenting activities, play group for the children, and craft workshops.
»»» 3) Special Events
Holiday activities and picnics
»»» 4) Referral to Other Community Agencies
Help in applying for DHS food stamps, mental health services, job training, adult education, child care programs, and so on.
»»» 5) Support
You may call our office when you need someone to talk with.
»»» 6) Health Care Help
Help in obtaining health care for you and baby.
»»» 7) Father Involvement
Who is Hana Like for?
• Families who live in certain areas of Honolulu and the Windward side.
• Families with children ages 0-3 years old.
• Families expecting a new baby.
• Families who have struggled to keep their children safe from harm. Our child development and parenting curricula promote healthy
child
development.
Hana Like services are provided free of charge. |
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For More Information on the Hana Like Home Visitor Program, Call:
1505 Dillingham Boulevard, # 208
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone (808) 841-2245
Fax (808)842-9604
hl@pacthawaii.org |
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| Hana Like
Enhanced is primarily funded by: the State of Hawaii Department of
Human Services. Hana Like is
primarily funded by Parents And Children
Together. |
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