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Adopting from the State of Hawaii

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Requirements for Adopting:

Some of the requirements are:
Training is required. A 9-week, 27-hour, competency-based training program called PRIDE. Currently, the Child & Family Services provides the training on contract with the State.
A criminal background check will also be preformed.

Contact Information:

If you are interested in adopting one of the 870+ kids in Hawaii contact:

Family Programs Hawaii
Email: kjoosse@familyprogramshi.org
Local Phone: 808-540-2252
Address: 250 Vineyard Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

808-832-5105

State Home Page:

Here's the link if you want to search for more information.

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