THE DEVELOPMENT OF `OHANA CONFERENCING IN HAWAI`I
The ‘Ohana Conferencing project began in Honolulu, Hawaii in July 1996 as a collaborative effort by the family court of the first circuit, the department of Human Services – Social services Division, and the Wai’anae community on the island of O’ahu.
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Why hold an ‘Ohana Conference? |
- Build Collaborative Partnership Between Family and CWS
- Review Well-Being of Children
- Develop Service Plan
- Develop Visitation Plan
- Review Legal Timelines and Case Direction
- Identify Family Placement Options
- Involve the wisdom and resources of the ‘ohana in planning for the children’s future
'Ohana Conference Referral Form
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To reduce homelessness among emancipated youth
- To connect youth to their circle of support, which may include the families from whom they were removed
- To give youth the opportunity to gain more information about further education and training
- To encourage youth to dream big while giving them the tools and support to achieve their dreams
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Your Role in an 'Ohana Conference |
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‘Ohana Conferencing helps families make decisions for the safety of the children together with social workers and service providers. Your role as a service provider in an ‘Ohana Conference is to provide honest information about your assessment of the safety concerns and strengths in the family. Teh focus of conferencing is to build collaboration and problem-solving between family and professional helpers.
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Your Role in a Youth Circle |
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The Youth Circle program applies a solution-focused approach as
developed by Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer. Rather than focusing
on problems, the focus of the Youth Circle is on what the youth
wants for his/her future and how his/her goals may be attained. Problems
are discussed only if the youth brings them up for discussion.
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