Hawaii Families As Allies (HFAA) is a 501(c)(3) statewide parent-controlled family network organization, recognized in Hawaii and nationally as a voice on behalf of families of children and youth with emotional and/or behavioral challenges. HFAA's mission is to support families whose children and youth have emotional and/or behavioral challenges through education, technical assistance and advocacy.
Aloha! Welcome to Hawaii Families As Allies
If your child seems Emotionally or Behaviorally 'Different'...We can HELP!!
Contact our Warm Line @ (808) 487-3845, or 1-866-361-8825, Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. A Parent Partner will assist you with emotional support, technical assistance, or additional information. We're here for YOU..so please give us a call!
HFAA Parent Partners host support groups within their communities and also conduct FREE informational workshops that cover topics such as Common Sense Parenting, Impact of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders on Families and Coping Strategies and Effective Communication. Find our next event in your area on the upcoming events page!
Our youth council for children's mental health, Hawaii Youth Helping Youth is comprised of youth ages 14-25 who have first-hand experience with special education, mental health, foster care and/or the juvenile justice system. The council meets monthly to share their experiences and ideas in an effort to make things better for other children, youth and young adults in Hawaii. Click here for the HYHY application to become a youth council member and be heard!
Join HFAA and become involved with the Children's Mental Health Matters campaign! The campaign is a comprehensive national grassroots initiative geared toward educators, primary care providers and families to increase their understanding that children's mental health disorders are real, common and treatable.
Hawaii Families As Allies
99-209 Moanalua Road, Suite 305
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 487-8785
Warm Line: (808) 487-3845 or 1-866-361-8825
www.hfaa.net
Children's Mental Health Awareness week is May 7 - May 11, 2012. Click here for more information on how you can join in the fun!
Exciting Employment Opportunity Available! Are you a parent/caregiver of a child/youth/young adult with social, emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges? If so, we need YOU! We are currently seeking a Leeward Oahu Parent Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization at the forefront of children's mental health initiatives. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 18, 2012.
