Child Abuse Prevention

Working together to keep our 'ohana healthy, safe & supported

A Hui Dedicated to Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect in Maui County

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Activities for Child Abuse Prevention

The Ho’oikaika Partnership invites the Maui Nui community to join us in promoting activities that strengthen our ‘ohana, support the healthy development of keiki, and prevent maltreatment. While our work happens year-round, we organize special activities each April for National Child Abuse Prevention month including:

ʻOhana Fest

Hoʻoikaika Partnership Hosts the annual ‘Ohana Fest, a gathering for families and keiki to enjoy fun activities, receive concrete supports, and learn about community resources.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

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Monthly Meeting

Join Hoʻoikaika Partnership at our monthly meeting to prevent child abuse in Maui County.

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Mayor's Proclamation

We co-sponsor the Mayor’s Proclamation in partnership with the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui and sharing the Friends’ annual prevention supplement

Raising Awareness

Raising awareness of child abuse prevention through press releases, news articles, radio shows and social media

Prevention Supplement

Explore the annual Child Abuse Prevention supplement from the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui, created to raise awareness and encourage community action in support of keiki and families.

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Learn More About Our Work

A special presentation for community groups and partner agencies to learn about child abuse prevention and the work of our coalition

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Maui County Council Resolution 2025

Hoʻoikaika Partnership's Public Education & Advocacy committee is working with Councilmember Gabe Johnson's office to develop the resolution.

Council Agendas TBD

Maui County Council Resolution 2025

Thursday, April 17
9:00 a.m.

Council Chamber
200 S. High Street, Kalana O Maui Bldg, 8th Floor
Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793

Hawaiian Birthing Choices and Child Abuse Prevention at Ho'oikaika Partnership. A Hawaiian family photo with expectant mother.

Child Abuse Prevention and

Hawaiian Birthing Choices

Connecting Trauma-Informed Practices and Child Abuse Prevention in the Context of Birthing Choice and Maternal Care

Aligning birthing practices with cultural and spiritual traditions strengthens mother-child sense of safety and ability to form a healthy attachment, which correlates with the prevention of child abuse and neglect...read more.

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Social Media for Child Abuse Prevention

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and we need your help! Help strengthen families and prevent child abuse by sharing information and resources on social media.

Like & Follow

The easiest way to participate is by liking and following Ho’oikaika Partnership on Facebook and/or Instagram.

Share

If we all share similar messages repeatedly, we can collectively reach a lot of people! By working together, we can strengthen families and prevent child abuse.

Use Hashtags

Spread the word with

#hooikaikapartnership
#ohanatokstory
#thrivingfamilies
#childabuseprevention

Tag Us

Share our posts and our partnersʻ posts, your thoughts on child abuse prevention, pictures, and tag us @hooikaikapartnership

Zoom Backgrounds

Introducing our collection of free Zoom backgrounds for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Show your support by using these engaging and informative backgrounds during your virtual meetings. Help spread awareness and strengthen families by incorporating these backgrounds into your Zoom calls. Download now and join us in our mission to prevent child abuse.

Zoom Background 2
2023 HP Zoom Background with Kalo Boy
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Ho'oikaika Partnership 2023 HP Annual Conference Zoom Background

Download Zoom Backgrounds Instructions

Click on image and drag to your desktop. Thatʻs it!

Do This First! Update Zoom

  1. Within the Zoom app, select your profile icon on the top-right of the screen
  2. Select ‘Check for Updates’. If there is a newer version of Zoom available, it will download automatically
  3. To finish the installation, click ‘Update’

      Instructions to Add to Zoom Background

      1. Sign in to the Zoom desktop client
      2. Click your profile picture in the top-right, then click Settings
      3. Select Backgrounds & Filters
      4. Check “I have a green screen,” if you have a physical green screen already set up
      5. Click on an image or video to select the desired virtual background

          Past Child Abuse Prevention Events & Resources