Fatherhood and “masculinity” are changing. You can see it in real time, as I did recently, at Maui Family Support Services’ weekly meeting of the Kāne Connections men’s group. Under fluorescent lighting at the Hale Makana O Waiale Community Center, on plastic fold-out chairs, I sat with a group of about 20 men who ranged in age from early 20s to late 50s. We introduced … [Read more...] about Redefining Masculinity: Building better men, fathers, and communities at Kāne Connections
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Keiki Father’s Day Gift Making at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
Check out Keiki Father’s Day Gift Making at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on Friday, June 7th! The event is presented by Maui Family Support Services, Hope-Maui, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All keiki and families are invited to make unique and artistic Father’s Day gifts for dad. Time to create unique items to thank your papa for everything he does! Free. 5pm. Queen … [Read more...] about Keiki Father’s Day Gift Making at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
Federal funding for Native Hawaiian child care on Maui
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $1 million in federal funding to Maui Family Support Services to support the Quality Care for Hawaiian Keiki Project, which provides child care subsidies to Native Hawaiian families. “With this funding, Maui Family … [Read more...] about Federal funding for Native Hawaiian child care on Maui
Stand Up For Children Rally at Queen Kaahumanu Center
There’ll be a Stand Up For Children Rally at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on Saturday, September 15th. Presented by Maui Family Support Services, this event aims to bring attention and support to the children and families of the Maui community. There’ll be a variety of live entertainment with performances by Maui children, keiki activities, and more information about early … [Read more...] about Stand Up For Children Rally at Queen Kaahumanu Center
Kids to Parks Day celebrated on Maui
Activities ranging from disc golf and bean bag toss to painting trash cans will be part of free event marking national “Kids to Parks Day,” Saturday, May 19 at War Memorial Complex from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event is being put on by the County of Maui Mayor's Office and the Department of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Inc., Maui … [Read more...] about Kids to Parks Day celebrated on Maui