HI HOPES Initiative

HI HOPES Initiative The HI H.O.P.E.S. Initiative helps young people — primarily those between ages 14 and 26 — make successful transitions from foster care to adulthood.

Initiative engages Youth Voice and Community Collaboration to improve the Child Welfare System in Hawai’i and improve the well-being of youth and young adults impacted by foster care. HI H.O.P.E.S stands “Hawai'i Helping Our People Envision Success”. HI H.O.P.E.S. works with public and private partners to improve policies and practices, promote youth engagement, apply evaluation and research, and create community partners. creates opportunities for young people to achieve positive outcomes in permanence, education, employment, housing, health, financial capability, and social capital. Youth Leadership Boards provides the youth voice for HI H.O.P.E.S. Initiative and Department of Human Services-Child Welfare Services (DHS-CWS). Youth Leadership Boards are comprised of current and former foster youth between the ages of 14 and 26 and is a statewide initiative with board on O’ahu, Kaua’i, Maui, West and East Hawaii. The role of the youth leadership boards are to educate others on the needs of transitioning foster youth, collaborate with community partners and advocate for improved outcomes.

October is Survey Month! 🌱💰If your HI H.O.P.E.S. Match Coordinator reached out, don’t forget to complete your survey! Ea...
10/05/2026

October is Survey Month! 🌱💰
If your HI H.O.P.E.S. Match Coordinator reached out, don’t forget to complete your survey! Earn $50, stay active in the Match Program, and share your voice to help make HI H.O.P.E.S. better for youth across Hawaiʻi.
Check your messages for your survey link! 📲✨

09/18/2026

Learn it. 💡 Save it. 💰 Grow it. 🌱
HI H.O.P.E.S. Match helps Hawaiʻi’s foster youth build money skills and work toward their goals—with a $1-for-$1 match along the way. For more information, visit hihopes.org🤙🏽

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Lowell.Hawaiʻi is going through a rough time, but we know that when ...
09/10/2026

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Lowell.
Hawaiʻi is going through a rough time, but we know that when we come together as a community, we are stronger. 🤙🏽 We will get through this together. 
If you or someone you know has been affected, we’ve put together some helpful tips, resources, and important contacts to support you during this time.
-Find resources here: lowellresources Linktree (https://linktr.ee/lowellresources)
-Link also available in our bio.
Please take care of yourselves, check in on your ʻohana, and remember—you’re not alone. 💚🌺

Getting your drivers permit can feel overwhelming… but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Here’s the steps you take ...
08/25/2026

Getting your drivers permit can feel overwhelming… but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Here’s the steps you take to getting your permit. 🤙🏼

As recovery continues. Together, we rebuild, and heal. Hawai’i will heal together. If you are in need of resources, visi...
08/20/2026

As recovery continues. Together, we rebuild, and heal. Hawai’i will heal together.

If you are in need of resources,
visit this linktree:

https://linktr.ee/lalahawaii

🌱 Get to know the members behind HI H.O.P.E.S.! 🌺Every board member brings their own story, experiences, and reasons for...
08/13/2026

🌱 Get to know the members behind HI H.O.P.E.S.! 🌺

Every board member brings their own story, experiences, and reasons for showing up and those stories have the power to inspire change.

Their story is a reminder that our experiences don’t have to define us. We can use what we’ve been through to grow, advocate, uplift others, and create positive change. 🌱

Swipe through to get to know their story and hear what inspired them to become part of the HI H.O.P.E.S. Initiative! ✨

Applying for college can feel hard, but you don’t have to do it all at once!Swipe through for simple steps to help you g...
08/11/2026

Applying for college can feel hard, but you don’t have to do it all at once!
Swipe through for simple steps to help you get started! 🤙🏽
 
You can do this! Take it one step at a time. 💚
 

08/05/2026

If you’re a current or former foster youth, our HI H.O.P.E.S Match program can help you learn about money, save for your future, and reach your goals.
 
Think you might be interested? 
Visit hihopes.org and fill out the referral form to see if you’re eligible!
 

Behind every advocate is a story of courage, growth, and hope.Our Board Presidents are former and current foster youth w...
07/30/2026

Behind every advocate is a story of courage, growth, and hope.
Our Board Presidents are former and current foster youth who are turning their lived experiences into leadership—ensuring the voices of youth in care are heard across Hawaiʻi.

Swipe to hear one leader’s journey and discover what hope means to them. 💚🌺

Need help building your resume? We’ve got you! 💻📄 Follow these easy steps and get one step closer to your next opportuni...
07/28/2026

Need help building your resume? We’ve got you! 💻📄 Follow these easy steps and get one step closer to your next opportunity. 🌺

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1130 N Nimitz Highway Suite C-230
Honolulu, HI
96817

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18087487052

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