We remember Queen Lili‘uokalani on the 184th anniversary of her birth. Lydia Lili‘u Loloku Walania Wewehi Kamaka‘eha was born to High Chief Caesar Kapa‘akea and High Chiefess Analea Keohokālole on September 2, 1838. She became the hānai daughter of High Chief Abner Pākī and High Chiefess Laura Kōnia, birth parents of […]
Mental Health Awareness Month – Nurturing our keiki
Nurturing of mental health begins early; Hawaii’s youngest children can’t wait By JoAnn Farnsworth and Ryan Kusumoto The well-being and development of children under age 5 is critical to strengthening Hawaii’s communities. When a priority is placed on the early childhood development of our state’s youngest keiki, it improves equity […]
Best Places To Work 2022
For more than 50 years, Parents And Children Together (PACT) developed a strong culture of respect, collaboration, and community — internally with staff, and externally with clients and industry partners. We believe people join PACT because of our mission — what we stand for and what we do — and […]
Parents And Children Together brings awareness to child abuse and neglect during the month of April
By HI Now Staff April 01, 2022 at 3:00 pm EDT HONOLULU (HI Now) – Parents And Children Together is a local non-profit family service agency that provides Early Intervention Family Strengthening services on Oahu and Maui County. They value every child’s right to a safe, stable and nurturing environment. They […]
Surviving Trouble in Paradise: An interview with the CEO of Hawaii’s Parents And Children Together
Ryan Kusumoto may live in paradise, but the president and CEO of Hawaii’s Parents And Children Together (PACT) has been knocked around by COVID-19 like everyone else.
6 Myths About Domestic Violence—and Where To Get Help in Hawai‘i
While domestic violence is prevalent everywhere, living in Hawai‘i presents its own set of challenges for those experiencing domestic violence.
Feeding Keiki The Right Way
5 ways to prevent childhood obesity and still embrace Hawaiʻi’s food-centric culture.
How Can Kūpuna Keep Up With Keiki?
From astronomy to tech, here’s how older family members can stay young-at-heart.