Child Abuse Prevention
Working together to keep our 'ohana healthy, safe & supportedA Hui Dedicated to Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect in Maui County
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
Raising Awareness
Raising awareness of child abuse prevention through press releases, news articles, radio shows and social media
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
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
Monthly Meeting
Join Hoʻoikaika Partnership at our monthly meeting to prevent child abuse in Maui County.
Maui County Council Resolution
Thank you for participating and making a difference.
Hoʻoikaika Partnership’s Public Education & Advocacy committee worked with Councilmember Gabe Johnson’s office to develop the resolution. If all goes as planned, the Council will hear public testimony on this ceremonial resolution on Friday April 19. The meeting begins at 9 am and the resolution will be first after opening remarks. Council Chamber, located on the 8th floor of the Kalana O Maui Building at 200 South High St in Wailuku.
Maui County Council Resolution
Friday, April 19
Thank you for participating and making a difference.
200 S. High Street
Kalana O Maui Bldg, 8th Floor
Wailuku
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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.
Download Zoom Backgrounds Instructions
Click on image and drag to your desktop. Thatʻs it!
Do This First! Update Zoom
- Within the Zoom app, select your profile icon on the top-right of the screen
- Select ‘Check for Updates’. If there is a newer version of Zoom available, it will download automatically
- To finish the installation, click ‘Update’
Instructions to Add to Zoom Background
- Sign in to the Zoom desktop client
- Click your profile picture in the top-right, then click Settings
- Select Backgrounds & Filters
- Check “I have a green screen,” if you have a physical green screen already set up
- Click on an image or video to select the desired virtual background
ʻOhana Fest
Hoʻoikaika Partnership holds an annual event in April called the ʻOhana Fest that offers a day of fun and learning for families that participate in partner agency programs. Please join our free event on April 6, 2024 from 10 am – 2 pm. Agencies register now!
Maui Now Features ʻOhana Fest 2024
Hoʻoikaika Partnership’s 4th ‘Ohana Fest 2024 at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens featured family activities, resources, and giveaways.
ʻOhana Fest 2024
ʻOhana Fest 2024 took place at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens on Saturday April 6 from 10am-2pm, theme is “Journey to Make Pono.”
2023 ‘Ohana Fest Event
Ho’oikaika Partnership hosted an event for National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2023, demonstrating community support for keiki & families.
Past Child Abuse Prevention Events & Resources
Funders Provide Support for 60 Maui Providers to Attend IVAT Summit 2024
Applications are now closed to receive funding support for Maui County Service Providers to the IVAT Conference 2024 in Honolulu.
Nurturing Resilient Families On Maui
Parenting in today’s fast-paced world is no easy task. Ho’oikaika Partnership has launched a campaign to support families.
Parenting Isn’t Easy
Parents & caregivers can build protective factors to draw on during difficult times during parenting to shield from life’s stresses.