Sunday, May 25, 2025
5/25/2025
STATEWIDE TRANSFORMATION & EMPOWERMENT PROJECT - The Hawaii Statewide Transformation and Empowerment Project (STEP) will conduct training, technical assistance, and networking activities aimed at substantially increasing the involvement of chidren and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders (EBMD) and their families in all levels of Hawaii's system of care. Familymember will be supported so tthat they will be able to develop and implement a legislative advocacy action plan. STEP will also inovlve key child-serving agencies, including thos responsible for child welfare and juvenile justice, in an initiative to increase their awareness of and adherence to the CASSP values and principles. Another set of activities will focus on youth leadership development, focusing on developing and implementing a legislative advocacy initiative. HFAA Parent Partners will also provide peer supports and mentoring for youth and families in their home communitites throughout Hawaii.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).