Rights of Children in Foster Care
As a child or youth in Hawai'i's Child Welfare Services Foster Care system, you have the following rights:
Rights of Children in Foster Care (PDF)
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The National Youth in Transition Database Survey (NYTD): share information to help improve services to youth in foster care and earn some money at the same time.
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Money Smarts
Helps youths learn the basics of handling their money and finances,
including how to create positive relationships with financial institutions.
Equipping young people in their formative years with the basics of financial
education can give them the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to manage their finances once they enter the real world.
Money Smart - A Financial Education Program
News & Events
Nov 02, 2024
Spring 2025 ETV
November 1, 2024-SHAKATown open to receive ETV Applications
January 10, 2025- Last day to file a completed application,["completed" means application information and ALL the required documents].
January 29, 2025– ETV benefit checks issued on or about this date
Awards based on need – up to $5,000.00 per year for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.
If students were awarded the maximum amount of $5,000 in Fall 2024---they will not be eligible for any ETV award in Spring 2025.
You CAN file an ETV application even if you participate in another DHS program, like Imua Kakou (Extended Foster Care)! and Extended Assistance (AA/PA)! or Higher Ed !
Not sure if you might be eligible? File an application and DHS will figure out if you are eligible.
Basic eligibility criteria:
AGE: 18 through 25 (up to 26th BD)
Aged / transitioned out of DHS Foster Care at 18 or older
Adopted at age 16 or older
Legal guardianship to a kin at age 16 or older
Attending an accredited institution of higher education
Filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Making satisfactory progress [“C” or better] – specifically not on FAFSA academic suspension/ probation
Budget is reasonable and for allowable cost of attendance
Sep 18, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
Fall 2024 ETV
May 1, 2024 - ShakaTown open to receive ETV Applications
August 23, 2024 - Last day to file a completed application,["completed" means application information and ALL the required documents].
Awards based on need – up to $5,000.00 per year (Fall 24 & Spring 25) for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.
You can file an ETV application even if you participate in another DHS program, like Imua Kakou (Extended Foster Care)! and Extended Assistance (AA/PA)! or Higher Ed !
Not sure if you might be eligible? File an application and DHS will figure out if you are eligible.
Basic eligibility criteria:
AGE: 18 through 25 (up to 26th BD)
Aged / transitioned out of DHS Foster Care at 18 or older
Adopted at age 16 or older
Legal guardianship to a kin at age 16 or older
Attending an accredited institution of higher education
Filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Making satisfactory progress [“C” or better] – specifically not on FAFSA academic suspension/ probation
Budget is reasonable and for allowable cost of attendance
September 25, 2024 – ETV benefit checks issued on or about this date
Nov 01, 2023
Spring 2024 ETV
November 1, 2023 - ShakaTown open to receive ETV Applications
January 12, 2024 - Last day to file a completed application,["completed" means application information and ALL the required documents].
Awards based on need – up to $5,000.00 per year for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.If students were awarded the maximum amount of $5,000 in Fall 2023---they will not be eligible for any ETV award for Spring 2024.
You can file an ETV application even if you participate in another DHS program, like Imua Kakou (Extended Foster Care)! and Extended Assistance (AA/PA)! or Higher Ed !
Not sure if you might be eligible? File an application and DHS will figure out if you are eligible.
Basic eligibility criteria:
AGE: 18 through 25 (up to 26th BD)
Aged / transitioned out of DHS Foster Care at 18 or older
Adopted at age 16 or older
Legal guardianship to a kin at age 16 or older
Attending an accredited institution of higher education
Filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Making satisfactory progress [“C” or better] – specifically not on FAFSA academic suspension/ probation
Budget is reasonable and for allowable cost of attendance
Apr 25, 2023
Fall 2023 ETV
May 1, 2023 - ShakaTown open to receive ETV Applications
August 21, 2023 - Last day to file a completed application,["completed" means application information and ALL the required documents].
September 20, 2023 – ETV benefit checks issued on or about this date
Awards based on need – up to $5,000.00 per year for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.
You can file an ETV application even if you participate in another DHS program, like Imua Kakou (Extended Foster Care)! and Extended Assistance (AA/PA)! or Higher Ed !
Not sure if you might be eligible? File an application and DHS will figure out if you are eligible.
Basic eligibility criteria:
AGE: 18 through 26
Meets one of these legal statuses
Aged/Transitioned out of DHS Foster Care at 18 or older
Adopted at age 16 or older
Legal guardianship to a relative at age 16 or older
Attending an accredited institution of higher education
Filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Making satisfactory progress [“C” or better] – specifically not on FAFSA academic suspension / probation
Budget is reasonable and for allowable cost of attendance
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Part 1
Part 2
`Ohana is Forever V: Our Next Steps Working Together to Improve Outcomes for Transitioning Foster Youth in Hawai'i
For more Information
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Family Findings
The Kalani Story
Family Findings will help reconnect youth with their lost relatives.
If you are a youth looking for a lost relative, please contact your social worker.
Leaders
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As a child or youth in Hawai'i's Child Welfare Services Foster Care system, you have the following rights:
Rights of Children in Foster Care (PDF)
NYTD
The National Youth in Transition Database Survey (NYTD): share information to help improve services to youth in foster care and earn some money at the same time.
Annual Credit Report
Request your FREE annual credit report.
Money Smarts
Helps youths learn the basics of handling their money and finances,
including how to create positive relationships with financial institutions.
Equipping young people in their formative years with the basics of financial
education can give them the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to manage their finances once they enter the real world.
Money Smart - A Financial Education Program
