By Aurora Papali‘I and Rosanna Daniel-Kanetake Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of recognizing abuse, supporting survivors and ensuring help is available when someone is…
> Read MoreBy HNN Staff HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) – Community leaders gathered for a traditional Hawaiian blessing at the new Child and Family Service office in Hilo Thursday, July 30. The new permanent…
> Read MoreBy Nichole Villegas – Reporter, Pacific Business News Child & Family Service opened its new permanent location in Hilo on Thursday with a traditional Hawaiian blessing. The new office is…
> Read MoreThis op-ed by CFS Chief Program Officer, Robert Boyack, appeared in the May 24, 2026 Honolulu Star Advertiser. Mental Health Awareness Month often focuses on individuals in crisis. But across…
> Read MoreThis op-ed by CFS President & CEO, Amanda Pump, appeared in the January 4, 2026 Honolulu Star-Advertiser. January is Poverty Awareness Month, a time to confront a reality often hidden…
> Read MoreChild abuse remains a critical issue in Hawaii, with thousands of children reported as potential victims each year. Infants under 1 year old are especially vulnerable, and Native Hawaiian children…
> Read MoreBy Catherine Cruz | January 30, 2025 Child and Family Service is one of many nonprofits that this week expressed concern about the Trump administration’s decision to freeze federal grants and…
> Read MoreBy Amanda Pump and Glen Kaneshige January is Poverty Awareness Month, and the newly released 2024 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) in Hawai‘i Report reveals alarming insights: over 1…
> Read MoreBy Kelly Simek | January 6, 2025 January marks National Poverty Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the impact of poverty and the innovative ways organizations are addressing…
> Read MoreBy Jessica Terrell | December 9, 2024 By nearly all measurements, West O’ahu is experiencing a domestic violence crisis unparalleled in any other community on the island. Read the full…
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