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PROOF POSITIVE
A Free Resource To Support Parents
By Karen Tan, president and CEO of Child & Family Service
COVID-19
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Walk-in’s accepted and by appointment is welcomed.
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This past year has been challenging for our communities due to COVID-19 and other exter- nal events.
cerns related to parenting. Anyone in Hawai‘i can call and use this service.
trouble making ends meet, paying rent or other bills, putting food on the table, or acquiring necessary items for their babies.
onset of the COVID-19 pan- demic.
To address these challeng- es, Child & Family Service, a community-based orga- nization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy develop- ment of children for the last 122 years, operates the Parent Line, a free and confidential statewide resource funded by the state Department of Health.
Since COVID-19 hit our islands, CFS has received numerous calls from fam- ilies requesting assistance with various issues and re- sources — from food and diapers to parenting support such as virtual learning.
Through the Parent Line, experienced phone line staff members help families face challenges, such as child behavior and development, setting routines, and safe and educational activities.
Specialists are available for anyone in need, and can also assess and direct callers to other health and human service assistance.
The Parent Line fields thousands of calls annually and assists families by an- swering questions or con-
The pandemic has been overwhelming for some, and can be stressful for families, especially if they are having
Parents can also visit thep- arentline.org and chat with a specialist online or find other services.
With schools opening back up across the state, the Parent Line is also available for par- ents needing support during their child’s transition to in-person learning.
The resource also offers support when parents or care- givers feel overwhelmed. The Parent Line has a history of supporting Hawai‘i families during traumatic events like the 2018 Kaua‘i floods, the false missile alert, the 2019 Kīlauea lava flow, and the
The Parent Line is avail- able at 808-526-1222 (or toll-free 800-816-1222). The line is staffed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays-Sun- days.
The Parent Line is a re- source that all families in Hawai‘i should have.
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