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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

5 ways for children to say mahalo.

While domestic violence is prevalent everywhere, living in Hawai‘i presents its own set of challenges for those experiencing domestic violence.

5 ways to prevent childhood obesity and still embrace Hawaiʻi’s food-centric culture.

From astronomy to tech, here’s how older family members can stay young-at-heart.