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Hale Kipa is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving youth and families in Hawai‘i. Our work is done in partnership with both public agencies and private organizations. We offer a full range of services to ensure every child’s need is met.
Rooted in aloha and kuleana, Hale Kipa is dedicated to supporting and empowering Hawai‘i’s youth and families who are navigating trauma, injustice, and systemic barriers. Through safe and nurturing housing, culturally grounded care, and trauma-informed relationships, we guide young people to discover their passions, build resilience, and thrive as compassionate, responsible leaders in their families and communities.
Since 1970, we’ve supported over 74,000 youth across Hawai‘i — and we’re just getting started. Our programs are built to meet youth where they are, providing services across four islands to address real needs and create lasting change.
We operate 14 program locations across O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i Island, offering direct support to youth and families in their own communities.
We work with youth from early childhood through young adulthood:
Our team includes over 100 full- and part-time staff, all trained to meet the highest standards in care. Staff receive regular supervision and fulfill licensing, contractual, and accreditation requirements.
For programs connected to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD), staff also complete:
Since 1970, Hale Kipa has been deeply committed to uplifting Hawaiʻi’s youth. Over the years, we have supported more than 74,000 young people, helping them stabilize, find their voice, and build a brighter future.
We believe no two youth or families are the same. Our programs are designed to be flexible and responsive, ensuring that every placement and service is tailored to the specific needs of those we support, especially during times of crisis.
Our work is strengthened by trusted collaborations with public agencies, nonprofits, and other organizations across Hawaiʻi. These partnerships allow us to expand our reach, offer wraparound care, and serve youth and families more effectively.
We are proud to be a recognized leader in youth services. Our advocacy, programs, and partnerships continue to influence the broader community, ensuring that youth voices are heard and their needs are met with care and respect.
Hale Kipa is proud to be continuously accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) since 1999. This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of quality in youth and family services and affirms our dedication to effective, ethical, and evidence-based practices.
Hale Kipa is also licensed by the Department of Human Services as a Child Caring Institution for emergency shelter placements and a Child Placing Organization for our resource caregiver homes.
Hale Kipa brings decades of experience in outreach family counseling, emergency shelters, residential treatment, foster care, and independent living support. This foundation allows us to serve youth and families with compassion, skill, and a deep understanding of their unique challenges.
At Hale Kipa these five core values guide everything we do — from how we care for youth, to how we support one another.
The spirit of how we show up — rooted in love and gratitude.
In practice:
We lead with love and show gratitude
We put aside judgment and reciprocate kindness
We greet each other with aloha
We fill our own cups so we may fill others’
Compassionate care for ourselves, our youth, and our relationships.
In practice:
Prioritize self-care
Pause and hold space (“Take five and make five”)
Listen openly and honor others
Discern what truly matters
Intentional connection and respect for our differences.
In practice:
Build trust through time and conversation
Acknowledge, appreciate, and forgive
Ask clarifying questions and define boundaries
Stay curious and intentional
Unified, collaborative action rooted in shared strength.
In practice:
Stand up for each other
Integrate laulima into daily programs
Value our differences
Practice collaboration — never alone
Trust through consistency, vulnerability, and accountability.
In practice:
Invite others in and clarify intentions
Take risks and show vulnerability
Ask for help and give grace
Hold ourselves accountable
Your support gives youth and families the chance to build safer, stronger lives. Every gift makes a lasting difference.
