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Resources


Web Links

Department of Human Services

Hawaii Foster Parent Association

Hale Kipa

American Humane Society – Family Group Decision Making


Please click on the following to download PDF versions of EPIC, Inc. brochures, referral forms, and articles:


EPIC Brochures


What is an 'Ohana Conference? - A Guide for Families

'Ohana Conferencing for the State of Hawai'i

E Makua Ana Youth Circle

Ohana Connections

EPIC Grievance Brochure


Referral Forms

Youth Circle Referral Form

'Ohana Conference Referral Form  

Family Strengthening Services Referral Form


Articles

A link to an EPIC 'Ohana Feature on Hawaii Public Radio.  You can listen to a 3.5 min story of two foster youth - Kalani & Kalena, who were interviewed.


A Cohort Study of ’Ohana Conferencing in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases by Lorenn Walker from American Humane Protecting Children

Q & A About EPIC

Empowering Families in Child Protection Cases: An Implementation Evaluation of Hawai'i's 'Ohana Conferencing Program from National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Technical Assistance Bulletin

The Effects of Family Group Conferencing on Perceptions of Procedural Justice, Legitimization of CPS and Compliance by D. Rob Neff, Ph.D.