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January, 2012 -- Some Oahu, Big Island Families Offered Free Preschool. Preschool scholarship opportunities as part of "Race to the Top" plan. Features PATCH Executive Director, Katy Chen. Click here for interview and article.

April, 2011 -- Discussion about the Importance of Preschool and Early Learning Opportunities. Features PATCH Executive Director, Katy Chen.  Radio broadcast from the Aloha United Ways COMMUNITY CORNER RADIO SHOW,  EVERY TUESDAY AT 5 P.M. ON 760 KGU AM!   Click here to listen.

June 2, 2010 -- Hawaii Cuts Result in 10% Fewer Families Taking Preschool Aid. Honolulu Advertiser article.  Click here to read.

Should the Government Help Provide Child Care?

Child Care Subsidy News
Hawaii's Department of Human Services (BESSD)  Benefit, Employment and Support Division is proposing amendments which will decrease child care subsidy rates. Click here to read more.

H1N1 Swine Flu Information
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PATCH News Articles:

APRIL 28, 2009
State Announces New Swine Flu Information Line
Click Here for Press Release

OCTOBER 30, 2008
PATCH will assist families who need child care due to Waipahu Head Start Closure   Click Here for Press Release

JULY 23, 2008
Child Care for Military Families: Enhanced Referrals  Click Here for Press Release

JUNE 12, 2008
PATCH will assist parents who need child care due to closures of Oahu Preschools   Click Here for Press Release

DECEMBER 19, 2007
PATCH Kona Office receives grant from Young Brothers for Big Island Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day Celebration-Conference in May 2008.  Click Here for Press Release

PATCH Annual Provider Appreciation and Benefit Dinner 2011

In honor of Annual Provider Appreciation Day, PATCH celebrated it's 2011 Annual Benefit dinner on Saturday, May 7th, at Honolulu's 3660 On The Rise. 

Mahalo to our Corporate Sponsors!

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Many thanks to all of our event sponsors, donors, and  guests and to all who participated in and voted for Hawaii's Favorite Preschool Teacher and Hawaii's Favorite Licensed Home Child Care Provider in our online contest.  Please visit our News & Events Page (click here) for more info and to find out the winners!