Program Overview
The Hawaii Child Welfare Services Program is administered by the Department of Human Services and provides protective and welfare services to the children of the state of Hawaii. The different services that are provided by the program include,
- Protection for children from abuse
- Foster care
- Adoption services
- Group home services for vulnerable children
- Organization to help vulnerable children get a home placements
- Independent living services
- Shelter and food services and many more
The Hawaii Child Welfare Services have their offices in different cities all over Hawaii including Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Lanai, and Molokai. The program has over 36 units and a staff of more than 500 members. If a child is subjected to an alleged self-neglect and is unable to fulfill its needs, which may include obtaining food, shelter, medical care, and education and finances than the CWS program get involved to assist the vulnerable kid. The physical and mental health and the safety of the vulnerable children is the top priority of the Hawaii Child Welfare Services Program.
The state agencies that are influenced by Hawaii Child Welfare Services Program the include,
- Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Social Services Division (SSD)
- Child Welfare Services Branch
Program Objectives
The main objective of the Hawaii Child Welfare Services Program is to protect children in the state of Hawaii from child abuse including child trafficking and child neglect. The program analyzes the situation of these children and comes up with different remedies to help ease their pain and get them out of challenging experiences of abuse the children are going through in their lives. The program aims to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the children both in their homes as well as in foster homes, child care, and other places. The program provides permanent placement of children whose safety is at risk at their own homes.
Eligibility Requirements
The Hawaii Child Welfare Services is eligible for people, who fulfill the following eligibility requirements,
- The applicant is a permanent citizen of the U.S. or is a legal alien
- The applicant is a resident of the state of Hawaii
- The family has filed a report of abuse, harassment, or exploitation
You can learn more about the program eligibility requirements of Hawaii Child Welfare Services kindly visit the Department of Human Services website.
How to Apply
The applicant can use different methods to apply for the Hawaii Child Welfare Services Programs. It makes the whole process very flexible and applicants can choose the method easier for them.
- Apply via phone call
To apply via phone for the Hawaii Child Welfare Services kindly call at 808 586-4993 to contact the Department of Human Services office to request an application form for the program. You can also contact the following helplines,
For Child Abuse or Neglect
- 808-832-5300
- 1-888-380-3088 (Toll-Free number)
For Child Trafficking
- 808-832-1999
- 1-888-398-1188 (Toll-Free number)
You will be then connected to a customer service representative who will guide you about the program and its application procedure. The application will be emailed to you that you can then return once you fill out the form to get the program’s benefits.
- Apply via Fax
To apply through fax, the applicant will be required to fax the application form along with all the attested copied of the required documents to the Department of Human Services office in your locality. You can find the information to fax and email the program office on the official DHS website.
- Apply through the local district office
If you are interested in submitting their application in person, they can visit the nearby Hawaii Department of Human Services, Division of Social Services office in your locality. The representative of the Hawaii Child Welfare Services will guide you about the program details, eligibility criteria, and program benefits.
The application process takes very little time and once you finish the form you can wait for your confirmation number which will be provided to you shortly afterward. It is advisable to apply before the due date to be able to get the benefits of the Hawaii Child Welfare Services programs.
The applicants can also visit the Hawaii official Marketplace to see if they qualify for the program. The Marketplace provides information about all the major topics including program details, goals, and eligibility criteria about the Child Welfare Services in various states of the United States of America.
For Further Information
For more information related to the Hawaii Child Welfare Services please visit the official Hawaii Department of Human Services, Division of Social Services. It provides complete and accurate information about the program. The above-mentioned website will help you learn more about the program and its requirements related to the application process and eligibility criteria, the program’s working procedure, income, and resources eligibility to apply for the Hawaii Child Welfare Services in the state of Hawaii.