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Please join Hoʻoikaika Partnership for a special professional development experience with

Dr. David Schonfeld, a nationally recognized pediatrician and leader in childhood grief and crisis response. There are still a few spaces left if you'd like to participate Tuesday March 3 from 3 - 4:30 pm at Imua Family Services.  Registration link and more info below.

Hope to see you there!

Hoʻoikaika Partnership invites partners and allies to a special, in-person professional development session with Dr. David Schonfeld, a nationally recognized pediatrician and leader in childhood grief and crisis response. Dr. Schonfeld provided critical support to Maui in the immediate aftermath of the wildfires and previously joined us for a powerful workshop   

Supporting Children in the Aftermath of Grief & Loss at the Hoʻoikaika Partnership Annual Conference in September 2023. 

Two years on, this interactive session will offer a unique opportunity to talk story with Dr. Schonfeld about supporting children, families, and ourselves as we continue to navigate persistent grief and cumulative loss. The conversation will explore the distinction between trauma and grief, the long-term impacts of disaster, and practical strategies to reduce compassion fatigue and moral injury among providers.

Join us Tuesday March 3 from 3 - 4:30 pm at Imua Family Services. 

Space is limited. Registration is required. Use the registration link or QR code to reserve your spot. Please see the flier below for details and share with colleagues. 

The Community Engagement Committee is excited to plan the 6th Annual ʻOhana Fest, a free, family-centered event for the keiki and ʻohana served by HP partner agencies and allies.  

Partners are encouraged to offer culturally-relevant, interactive activities that are fun for the whole family and help build protective factors.   Examples include art, storytelling, games, movement, and early literacy activities that foster connection to ʻāina, culture, and ʻohana.  

ʻOhana Fest also helps increase awareness of community resources and supports that keep families strong, connected, and resilient. Attendance is expected to be 300 to 400 people. Giveaways are welcome but not required.  

Promotion: This year, we are hosting a friendly competition to see which agencies recruit the most families. Families will be able to note which agency referred them during on-site registration. Prizes will be awarded, and Hoʻoikaika Partnership will provide fliers and social media posts to support outreach.   Print Friendly OF Flier     Full Color OF Flier

Questions, suggestions or concerns? Please contact Ho'oikaika Community Engagement Committee co-chairs Connie Meekhof at emeekhof@pacthawaii.org or Heidi Allencastre at heidi@piha-maui.org