Last updated 08/28/2020
TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
See the guide by the National Association of School Psychologists and another by the CDC, created for parents, school staff, and others working with children, for how to speak to kids about COVID-19 .
CHILD CARE OPTIONS
Child care resources have been set up for essential workers with children (K-5) through Kama'aina Kids. Please use the online registration to sign up. Limited space is available. If you have questions, email courtney.m.velazquez@hawaii.gov or call the Honolulu location (808) 262-4538.
O'ahu
The programs are expected to last until the end of December.
The program will continue until either November or December.
The YMCA also has child care opportunities for children of essential workers for $50/week. Up to 100% financial assistance is available for those in need. Visit their website for more information and registration.
O'ahu
Children K - 5th grade
O'ahu
- Honolulu: King St. Preschool
- Central: Moanalua
- Mililani: Mililani Tech Park Preschool
- Leeward: St. Timothy's Preschool and Ewa Preschool
The programs are expected to last until the end of December.
- Hilo: Waiakea Uka Gym (808) 747-4384
- Kona: Kona Hongwanji (808) 987-0497
- Waimea: Waimea Community Center (808) 315-0842
The program will continue until either November or December.
- Maui Mall (between TJ MAXX and County DMV). (808) 269-8266 or (808) 446-0614 or alyson@kamaainakids.com
The YMCA also has child care opportunities for children of essential workers for $50/week. Up to 100% financial assistance is available for those in need. Visit their website for more information and registration.
O'ahu
Children K - 5th grade
- Kaimuki: 4835 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu (808) 737-5544
- Kalihi: 1335 Kalihi Street, Honolulu (808) 848-2494
- Leeward: 99-440 Mokuola Street, Waipahu (808) 671-6495
- Mililani: 95-1190 Hikikaulia Street, Mililani (808) 625-1040
- Nu’uanu: 1441 Pali Highway, Honolulu (808) 541-5259
- Windward: 1200 Kailua Road, Kailua (808) 261-0808
- Leeward: 99-440 Mokuola Street, Waipahu (808) 671-6495
food opportunities for children
The Grab-and-Go school meal program has ended. Children in need will now be able to get breakfasts and lunches from their school of enrollment. Normal payment schedules will apply. Schools will designate pick-up locations on campus for students who are distance learning. Students learning on campus will pick up their meals and take them back to their classrooms or other locations to maintain social distancing. For more information, see this press release, or contact your child's school.
Cash Assistance for food
The Department of Human Services and the Department of Education have announced a new cash assistance program to help the families of children eligible for free or reduced lunch.
There is no need to fill out an application to receive these benefits. Families receiving Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will get the additional benefits added onto their Kokua card. Families who do not receive SNAP will get their benefits in the mail. For more information, see the brochures below.
There is no need to fill out an application to receive these benefits. Families receiving Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will get the additional benefits added onto their Kokua card. Families who do not receive SNAP will get their benefits in the mail. For more information, see the brochures below.
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