The Hōkūlani Project offers an amazing opportunity for all incoming 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders who are interested in developing skills that will help them pursue their dreams in college or career after high school. All students chosen will get to participate in a year-long, culturally responsive science and internship program with other high school students from Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island.
To apply to become a Hōkūlani student scholar click here
Free Grab-and-Go meals program launching at 203 public schools this fall providing free meals to children ages 18 and younger. Children can receive free meals regardless of whether or not they are enrolled at the distribution site, are public school students, or eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program. Meal distribution will be at lunchtime only. Pick-ups will include one lunch for that day and one breakfast for the following day, per child. Please contact your school for meal serving times.
Please see this flyer for more specific information and school listing: 2020-HIDOE-Fall-Grab-and-Go-Flyer
The Ho’ohiki Pilina Program (HPP) is an online class on healthy relationships and pregnancy prevention for youth on Oahu ages 14 – 18. Unhealthy relationships, dating violence, and risky sexual behaviors are a serious threat to the well-being and futures of many young people. Love Notes is a federally approved curriculum that addresses these issues by building conflict resolution and coping skills for healthy relationships of all kinds: romantic, friendship, family, school, and work. Parental Permission required.
Go to https://hpp.koka.org to see more detailed information and enrollment form.
“The Vatican, the Museum of Museums,” not only houses the extensive collections of art, archaeology and ethno-anthropology gathered by the Popes over the centuries, but also contains some of the Apostolic Palace’s most extraordinary and artistically significant rooms. Now you can visit this beautiful historical site from home.
Visit the museum here: http://www.museivaticani.va
Step into Van Gogh’s world in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Explore the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh at home. The collection inculeds Van Gogh’s famous paintings and drawings as well as the works of his artist friends and contemporaries. Discover our fine collection of French and Japanese prints.
Click here for the tour: https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/van-gogh-museum
Families are facing unprecedented challenges due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19. In response, we invite you to join our free online support community for parents and caregivers who may have children experimenting with, or dependent on, substances. Helpline specialists and specially trained parent coaches will host a series of live online gatherings to share insight and ideas on managing teen and adult children during this unique time. These gatherings are an opportunity to find support and connection along with tangible guidance on addressing substance use in the home, accessing treatment and ensuring continuous care during this crisis.
Click to register or find out more information: https://parentcoachescorner.us11.list-manage.com
This event is meant to honor mothers for all they do while providing much-needed supplies, resources, and family-friendly activities to those in need. While maintaining guidelines for social distancing, families will be invited to drive through a “festival of support services booths” to receive: groceries; chef prepared meals; CFS Family Lōkahi Kit; Community Resource Kits; PPE advice/items; Teachers (education tips & resources); and more.
Spots will be offered on a first come first serve basis and you must RSVP to attend this free event. To register for a slot, or find out more information click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-hope
The Met 360° Project is an award-winning series of six short videos invites viewers around the world to virtually visit The Met’s art and architecture in a fresh, immersive way. Created using spherical 360° technology, it allows viewers to explore some of the Museum’s iconic spaces as never before.
Click here to visit: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/themet
Join us for a presentation on how to talk to your kids about nicotine addiction and vaping. One thing we know is that most youth in Hawaii have been exposed to vaping. A great deal of young people that start vaping say they began because they were exposed to it by a peer. So before someone else speaks to your teens, take this time while they’re at home to talk to them first.
To register for this webinar click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register
Immerse yourself in ideas and see your world in new ways through art. In MoMA’s free Massive Open Online Courses on Coursera.org, you will hear directly from artists and designers, look closely at works in our collection and exhibitions, and join a community of learners unlike any other. Enroll any time and complete courses at your own pace.
Click here to enroll now: coursera.org/moma
The Hawai`i Children’s Action Network (HCAN) has created a website that identifies resources for families, including food, child care, financial information, and COVID-19 screening sites. Utilizing both online and local Hawai’i resources, the site compiles a wealth of information to help families navigate in these difficult times. https://covid19.hawaii-can.org/