think about a 17 year old… …you have worked with, or …family member or friend, or
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“Families are the foundation of our community, and their well-being is inextricably linked to the health and prosperity of the community, state, and nation. EPIC works to
strengthen ‘ohana and enhance the welfare of children and youth through transformative processes that are respectful, collaborative, and solution-oriented.”
EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc. - Revised: 12/05/12
Think about a 17 year old……you have worked with, or…family member or friend, or…yourself when you were that age.
What were they doing?
What were they planning for?
Who was there to support the 17 year old?
How involved were they in helping that young person plan for the future?
“Families are the foundation of our community, and their well-being is inextricably linked to the health and prosperity of the community, state, and nation. EPIC works to
strengthen ‘ohana and enhance the welfare of children and youth through transformative processes that are respectful, collaborative, and solution-oriented.”
EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc. - Revised: 12/05/12
‘Ohana Conferencing (1996)
E Makua Ana Youth Circle (2004)
Family Finding (2007)
‘Ohana Connections (2007)
Project First Care (2009)
Hawai‘i Youth Opportunities Initiative (2009)
Family Connections Grant CWS/EPIC (2009-2012)
WRAP Services (2012)
Men’s Circles (2013)
EPIC’s Programs
EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc. - Revised: 12/05/12
EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc. - Revised: 12/05/12
Who Is Eligible?Youth ages 14-17 currently in foster care, legal guardianship or adoption
A young adult up through age 26 who turned 18 in foster care, legal guardianship or adoption• Eligible for DHS Higher Education board
payments
EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc. - Revised: 12/05/12
Youth Driven Means
Youth decides if they want a Youth Circle
Youth decides who attends
Youth decides how to open the circle
Youth decides what are their goals
Youth decides what they eat at the circle
Youth decides their planEPIC ‘Ohana, Inc. - Revised: 12/05/12
First Visit
Revised12/17/10
Meet the youth face to face
Get to know the youth
Discuss the details and what to expect
Revised12/17/10
Gernani’s Youth Circle Supporters10/30/06Laura – Social WorkerTerrance – GALElaine – Ed. AdvocateElizabeth – ProviderJon – ProviderAlyssa – DOELorie – Group HomeJuliana – Group HomeMyrna – Mom
05/03/07Laura – Social WorkerTerrance – GALElaine – Ed. AdvocateJon – ProviderJohn – ProviderLorie – Group HomeBenita – Foster MomMyrna – Mom
08/12/08Kathy – Foster Mom
07/20/09Kathy – Foster Mom
08/27/10Kathy – Foster MomTeresa – Provider
05/21/12Kathy – Foster MomMalia – FriendDelia – SupporterGerald – BrotherGernani, Sr. – FatherAdrian – FriendIdea – FriendNoy - Friend
03/22/13Kathy – Foster MomMalia – FriendDelia – SupporterGerald – BrotherGernani, Sr. – FatherGio - FriendAdrian – FriendNoy – FriendJudith - Supporter
05/24/13Kathy – Foster MomMalia – FriendDelia – SupporterGerald – BrotherNoy - FriendJudith - Supporter
First Visit
Meet youth face to face
Explain Youth Circles
Gather information
Begin planning
Coordination
Case information gathered Calls are made to SW Calls to participants
YC scheduled
Referral
Anyone can refer
Auto-referrals
Follow up with youth
See how youth is doing
Determine if a Re-Circle is needed or check again in the future
Youth Circle
EPIC & CWS Youth Circle Process
Transition Plan
Outlines youth’s plans
Identifies supporters
Provides list of resources
Sent to all participants
Foster Care in Hawai‘i
Population: 1.392 million (2012)Over 1,000 young people in foster careOver 200 are between ages 14 - 17Less than 100 age out every yearOver 4,000 in Adoption / Legal Guardianship
275-300 Youth Circles per year
Challenges
Every youth is different
Special circumstances
Working with youth
Working with adults
Resources
Efforts Outreach
Goal Setting Youth Circles
Imua Kākou
Beyond foster care
• WRAP services
• Ho‘opono Mamo
Questions?
Website: epicohana.org
Phone: 808-838-7752
Toll free: 1-866-636-1644
Fax: 808-838-1653
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 1130 N. Nimitz HwySuite C-210
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96817
EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc. - Revised: 12/05/12
