Here are a variety of supplemental links to allow you to further explore
child care information for parents and families.
Summer Camps and Opportunities in Hawaii: http://www.ymca.net/find_ymca_camps/?state=HI/
Children & Technology
Center on the Family, University of Hawaii at Manoa offers a “Choosing Child Care” guide booklet.
Child Care Aware, a program of the National Association of Child
Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA), is a nonprofit initiative committed to
helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child
care resources in their communities. You can view their publications at:
http://childcareaware.org/en/tools/pubs
Child Care Aware has resources to help make child care provided by
relatives work for your family:
Kids Health Insurance Hotline |
Hawai`i Covering Kids |
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Oahu: 808-275-2000 |
Neighbor Islands: 1-877-275-6569 (Toll Free) |
Web Site: www.coveringkids.com/community |
You can reach the Parent Line at 808-526-1222 for information and support.
The time you spend with your baby is very important to his or her development.
Cuddling, talking, reading, playing, exploring, dancing, and singing with your
baby will help her brain and body develop. Every Baby grows and learn at his or
her own rate. If you have questions about your baby’s development call Parent Line
or call your doctor. Babies are born learning so make every moment count.
Child Care Aware has new insights into brain development that suggest as we care
for our youngest children, as we institute policies or practices that affect their
day-to-day experience, the stakes are very high. Go to
http://childcareaware.org/en/tools/resources/rethinking.html
FDA Consumer, the magazine of the US Food and Drug Administration, provides
a wealth of information on FDA related health issues: food safety, nutrition,
drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, radiation protection, vaccines, blood products,
and veterinary medicine. For a sample copy of FDA Consumer and a subscription
order form, write to: Food and Drug Administration, HFI-40, Rockville MD 20857.
http://www.fda.gov
The Baby Hui: Click
here |
MothersCare for Tomorrow's Children: Click
here |
Hawaii Parent Line: Click
here |
Aloha United Way 211: Click
here |
Parenting Toddlers: Click
here |
Zero to Three: Click
here. Includes reproducible handouts to share with parents
on the stages of their child’s development. |
Family Support Services of West Hawaii: Click
here. Supporting families and communities in providing
love and care for children on the island of Hawaii. |
A Nanny on the Net: Specializing in referring experienced
and career nannies. Visit their website by clicking
here. |
- The Parent Line (Parenting information and referral service offering
"warm line" telephone support) 808-526-1222, Neighbor Islands 1-800-816-1222,
Web Site: www.theparentline.org
- Pulama I Na Keiki (Parent education service for Hawaiians and
Part-Hawaiians) Alu Like, Inc., 808-535-6766,
Web Site: www.alulike.org
- Kamehameha Schools-Early Education Preschool Programs The early
education program is based on the belief that children learn best
with the help of their parents,
teachers and peers and through experience with their physical and
social environment. Some of the preschools are located on state
Department of Education sites. Tuition is
not charged to participants at these preschools. At the preschools
entirely funded and operated by Kamehameha Schools, preference
is given to children of Hawaiian descent.
A modest tuition is charged at these sites. Financial aid is available.
For more information about applying to Kamehameha preschools,
applicants on O`ahu may
call 808-842-8800; Neighbor Island applicants may call 1-800-842-4682
(IMUA) ext. 8800. Learn more at: http://preschool.ksbe.edu/
- Parents and Children Together (PACT) Respite Program 808-841-7462
- Time Out Services, Inc. Waianae 808-696-3482, Wahiawa 808-621-4871
- Parents and Children Together (PACT) - 808-847-3285
- The Institute for Family Enrichment (TIFE) - 808-596-8433
- Catholic Services to Families - 808-536-1794
- Child and Family Services (CFS) - 808-521-2377
- Family Services Center Naval Station, Pearl Harbor - 808-472-4222
Visit the Keiki Prevention Coalition at http://www.kipchawaii.org
Placing babies to sleep on their backs instead of their stomachs has been associated
with a dramatic decrease in deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Babies
have been found on their stomachs with their faces, noses, and mouths covered by soft
bedding, such as pillows, quilts, comforters, and sheepskins. However, some babies
have been found dead with their heads covered by soft bedding even while sleeping on
their backs.
Properly buckle the baby in a car seat. Don’t forget, babies need to ride in
rear facing car seats until they are 1 year old AND 20 pounds. Follow car seat
instructions and vehicle owner’s manual to correctly install your car seat. Air bags
can save your life, but they can seriously hurt or kill infants and children. Properly
buckle the baby in the car’s back seat. Visit the National Safety Council at www.nsc.org/airbag.htm
or call the Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT if you need help.
Child Care Aware - Be Prepared: How to Plan for Disasters with Your Child's
School or Child Care Provider - The start of war with Iraq once again raises
fears of terrorism and concern for children's safety for many families. Although you
can't control the uncertainty, you can plan with your family to minimize danger and
to know what to do if something catastrophic occurs. Visit:
http://childcareaware.org/en/tools/resources/disasters.html
Each year, over 200,000 children are injured on America’s playgrounds. That’s one
every 2.5 minutes. To address the growing concern for playground safety, the National
Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) was established in 1995 through a grant from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Located at the University of Northern Iowa,
NPPS serves as a public resource for the latest in information on playground safety and
injury prevention. Reach them at www.uni.edu/playground. Email them at
playground-safety@uni.edu. Call them at 800-554-PLAY.
For more information about children’s safety and recalls of children’s toys and
products, contact: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207.
1-800-638-2772 or www.cpsc.gov
For a number of reasons, some infants, toddlers and preschool-age children may
need access to special education services before they enter kindergarten. They may
have an identified disability or developmental delay, or they may be at risk for a
developmental delay. Any aspect of a child’s physical, mental or emotional development
that may interfere with his or her ability to benefit fully from regular education
services can qualify a child for special education. Prevention and early intervention
are key to helping children develop to their full potential.
The Special Parent Information Network (SPIN) is a parent to parent organization
in Hawaii that provides information, support and referral to parents of children and
young adults with disabilities and the professionals who serve them.
Visit http://www.spinhawaii.org
- Parents and Children Together (PACT) Respite Program 808-841-7462
- Time Out Services, Inc. Waianae 808-696-3482, Wahiawa 808-621-4871
- Child Care Aware: Choosing Care for Special Needs Children
http://childcareaware.org/en/tools/pubs/pdf/102e.pdf
- School Age Children with Special Needs by Dale Borman Fink
- Signing Illustrated, The Complete Learning Guide by Mickey Flodin
- Negotiating the Special Education Maze : A Guide for Parents & Teachers
by Winifred Anderson, Deidre Hayden, Stephen Chitwood
- Babies With Down Syndrome : A New Parent's Guide by Karen Stray-Gundersen
- Communication Skills in Children With Down Syndrome : A Guide for
Parents (Topics in Down Syndrome) by Libby Kumin
- Children With Autism : A Parents' Guide by Michael D. Powers
