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| Hana Like Home Visitor Program, a member of Hawaii’s Healthy Start Network, 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 offers Hui Makuakane, a fathering program, and houses the Hawaii Coalition for Dads , both 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 and is a member of Hawaii’s Healthy Start network.
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. Other team members who can help are Child Development Specialists, Family Specialists, and Father Facilitators.
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
Hana Like services are provided free of charge. |
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For More Information on the Hana Like Home Visitor Program, Call:
Diamond Head Location
1505 Dillingham Blvd., #214
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone (808) 847-1990
Fax (808) 841-3421
Kaneohe Location
45-955 Kamehameha Highway, #404
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Phone (808) 247-4953
Fax (808) 236-1024
Na Mamo Ola Pono/Ko‘olauloa Location
54-316 Kamehameha Highway
Hauula, HI 96717
Phone (808) 293-1241
Fax (808) 293-1841
Waimanalo Location
41-038C Wailea Street
Waimanalo, HI 96795
Phone (808) 259-0449
Fax (808) 259-0488
West Honolulu/Enhanced Healthy Start Location
1505 Dillingham Boulevard, # 208
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone (808) 841-2245
Fax (808)842-9604
hl@pacthawaii.org |
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| Hana Like is primarily funded by: The State of Hawaii Department of Health and Maternal Child Health Branch. |
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