According to the National Mental Health Association, GLBTQ youth are; often subjected to such intense bullying that they’re unable to receive an adequate education; more apt to skip school due to fear, threats, and property vandalism; more than three times more likely to drop out of school; and two to three times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual counterparts. Continue Reading »

The Hawaii State Senate and House of Representatives recognized Alika Campbell, Program Coordinator of Hale Kipa Youth Outreach (YO!) and Transition Living Programs as one of Hawaii’s Outstanding Advocates for Children and Youth. Continue Reading »

The results are nothing short of magical

The special projects brought a higher level of involvement and commitment by the youth, for instance, having to return the next day or the next week to finish their prints or mural project. The mural projects, in particular, required that the youth work together in design and painting. After two years of operating Afterschool Art, Dr. Grossmann has come to the conclusion that delivering “quality programs” are important. Continue Reading »

By: Jaque Kelley-Uyeoka, ACSW, LSW Deputy CEO-Outreach Services

Hale Kipa, as a sister agency to the Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. was asked to become a founding member of an International Federation.

The purpose of this Federation is to create a multinational consortium of like-minded organizations with a common mission of undertaking advocacy on behalf of vulnerable youth, particular those exposed to institutionalization, detection and civil unrest. Continue Reading »