Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network

A 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advocating for children. Join our movement to ensure that all of Hawaiʻi’s children are healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

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Join families and mommies at this beautiful event hosted by Imua Family Services on August 17! 🌸✨👩🏻‍🍼

Register now: https://t.co/mLwkSiUup1

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Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition is offering a FREE car seat check event!
Saturday, July 13 10 am - 12 pm at the Kaiser Permanente West Oahu Medical Office in Kapolei. Call 808-432-3690 ext. 1162 on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to make an appointment.

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Hoʻomaikaʻi ʻana to the 2024 Champions for Children award winners! We are excited and canʻt wait to celebrate with you at our Champions for Children Gala on September 7th at The Pacific Club!

Want to join the celebration? Get your tickets today at https://t.co/ssyZSGOgNz!

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📚 Hawaii's education trends from the Kids Count 2024 Data Book are in! 📚

Our keiki deserve better. We can DO better. Sign up to be a superhero for keiki at https://t.co/m1NFLYEOqc!

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Hawai‘i ranked in the bottom third of states (38th) in economic well-being, with 13% of keiki in families with incomes below 100% of the federal poverty level. Our keiki and families deserve better. We can do better! Learn more at https://t.co/XZKiP7Beif.

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Key findings from the 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book indicate that Hawai'i sits in the bottom third of the US (37th) in terms of parent employment, with over one in four (28%) children living in households in which no parent worked full-time, year-round in 2022.

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The pandemic exacerbated families' financial struggles, but Hawaii schools saw fewer reductions in student achievement compared to their mainland counterparts.

Read the article here, featuring, Deborah Zysman, director of Hawaii Children’s Action Network https://t.co/6lsp9js0kR

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HCAN and HAA, in partnership with local organizations, offer resources to help families access summer meals for children and youth. Visit our statewide map for information on meal locations, summer learning opportunities, and community programs! https://t.co/JMO72qbs7V

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Nominations deadline is extended to June 10, 2024. Recognize someone who has gone above and beyond for Hawaiʻi's keiki. Award categories are: Youth Advocate of the Year, Innovator, Unsung Hero, Family-Friendly Employer, and Advocate. Submit nomination at https://t.co/sANQB6fRZW.

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Kaukau 4 Keiki registration, statewide, is now open. Families with children 18 years and younger and reside in rural areas, may be eligible for free meal boxes. For island specific information and to register, go to: https://t.co/Z8umJL9fL4

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The Mālama ‘Ohana Working Group (MOWG) is hosting listening sessions for youth, mākua, kūpuna, and people with lived experience with the child welfare system in Hawai‘i to lift up keiki and ‘ohana voices in order to improve and transform it. https://t.co/puxg6P2468

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Do you know anyone who has gone above and beyond for Hawaiʻi's keiki? Nominations for our annual Champions for Children awards are open!

Submit your nominations or sponsor this event at https://t.co/0wSEXdmTpe!

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Want to make a difference in the lives of keiki & families? Do you have expertise in policy and the early childhood care & education sector? We want YOU to join us! We are hiring a one year, full time Start Early with Education and Care (SEEC) Fellow!

https://t.co/1QOuiP0jrR

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Did you remember to file your taxes? You have until midnight tonight to file your federal taxes and get cash back for your family! Don't miss out on the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit!

Visit https://t.co/QAjDOFzysF for more info.

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One week left to get extra cash to care for your family! When you file your 2023 income taxes, you may be eligible for tax credits that can give you money back! Don't miss out on the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit!

https://t.co/1BwQHxxzRd

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Mahalo nui loa @SenBrianSchatz for securing funding for nonprofits statewide, including HCAN! This funding will be used to support the #PLTI program & provide incredible opportunities for parents & community members throughout the state! Thank you again!

https://t.co/3zFGsLp9GP

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File your taxes to get extra money to care for your family in 2024! You may be eligible for tax credits that can give you money back and boost your income. Don't miss out on the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit and other state tax credits!

https://t.co/1BwQHxxzRd.

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BIPOC women need support. #PaidLeave, #PaidSickDays, & affordable childcare are essential for justice & equity. #CareforBlackWomen & build a world that respects work & family equally. @FmlyValuesWork

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🍾We're shaking things up this year! Save the date for the 2024 Champions for Children Gala. On Saturday, September 7th, we will honor community members going above and beyond for keiki. Sponsorships are now available. Learn more at https://t.co/mFbG7NUrAy.

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Just a few weeks left to get cash back! You may be eligible for tax credits that can give you money back and boost your income. Don't miss out on the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit and other state tax credits!

https://t.co/1BwQHxxzRd.