Saturday, May 10, 2025
5/10/2025
PROJECT HO'OMOHALA- TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD - Project Ho'omohala (meaning in Hawaiian, "evolving toward maturity") will develop a system of care to meet transitional needs of youth with emotional and/or behavioral challenges, ages 15- 21 in the Kalihi-Palama community. Culturally and linguistically appropriate services will utilize the Transition to Independence process. Families and youth will be active partners in the governing structure and evaluation process.The goal of this project is to implement a system of care encompassing the Transition to Independence Process for youth with emotional or behavioral challenges between the ages of 15-21, living in the Kalihi-Palama Community. This goal will be implemented through the following actions: 1) establish a Youth Community Center; 2) train and assign transition specialists to each youth; 3) develop a comprehensive life-skills program; 4) create a range of supportive services (e.g., vocational, health care); and 5) develop peer mentoring services. The applicant is the Hawai'i Department of Health on behalf of the Governor. Daily management of the grant will be contracted through the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawai'i. The Youth Community Center will be operated by the Susannah Wesley Community Center. Wai Aka will provide the young adult support services, families and youth will guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of this project.
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).