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.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Monthly Meeting
Join Hoʻoikaika Partnership at our monthly meeting to prevent child abuse in Maui County.
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.
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
Maui County Council Resolution 2025
Hoʻoikaika Partnership's Public Education & Advocacy committee is working with Councilmember Gabe Johnson's office to develop the resolution.
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
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.
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
Past Child Abuse Prevention Events & Resources
2022 ‘Ohana Fest Event
At 2022 Ohana Fest event, 160 adults and 176 keiki enjoyed a beautiful day at Maui Botanical Gardens, visiting 13 different provider booths.