Each March, social workers are celebrated across the U.S. during National Professional Social Work Month. This year, the official theme is “Social Workers: Generations Strong” According to the National Association of Social Workers, March is an opportunity for social workers across the country to highlight the important contributions...
Imagine what a difference it would make if YOU could help ONE youth complete high school, heal from sex trafficking, or have a place to call home. “This is a safe haven, to grow and heal, this is an answered prayer. Thank you Hale Kipa for helping the children in...
At Hale Kipa, we believe that it takes one person to make a big difference in the life of many youth and we invite you to consider supporting us to propel Hawaii’s at-risk young people toward a life of success. “Every other place I’ve been has treated me like I’m a number. That’s...
The name of our newsletter is Transitions, and it happens that I have been thinking a lot about transitions recently. And so, I want to share some of my thoughts, realizing that they may not seem very connected other than they are reflective of my pondering what...
An estimated 4.2 million people ages 13-25 (or a staggering 1 in 30 youth ages 13-17) endure some form of homelessness every year in the United States, according to the National Runaway Safeline (1-800-Runaway), a top resource for the nation’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth...
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is in full swing and has already raised over $100,000 in the Hawaii Pacific Zone in support of local organizations. If you are a federal employee or retiree we would be grateful for your support of Hale Kipa and our efforts to...
Hale Kipa’s Therapeutic Foster Care program was highlighted in the October 16 edition of the MidWeek. The article focused on long-time care providers, Butch and Remy Alegre, who have cared for more than 60 at-risk youth. View the article here. ...
Hale Kipa held its annual meeting and dinner on September 26th at The Pacific Club, which included staff, clients, friends, and family from Oahu, Kauai and The Big Island. In addition to the keynote address from CEO Punky Pletan-Cross about the future of the organization, several...
Hale Kipa recently received reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA), a nonprofit accreditor of human services. Accreditation is the formal evaluation of an organization or program against accepted criteria or standards. Hale Kipa is reaccredited in 4-year terms by the COA, receiving its last reaccreditation in fall 2015 and...
