MAUI FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES INC

Programs

1. Early head start (ehs) is a no-cost, federally funded program that provides individualized, comprehensive services beginning during pregnancy and continuing until a child is three years old. Services are offered on maui including the rural area of h?na. Ehs supports early childhood development and school readiness through an evidence-based curriculum focused on four key areas: language development and early literacy; cognitive growth and positive approaches to learning; physical health and motor development; and social-emotional skills and relationships. Ehs offers access to highly qualified specialists in mental and physical health, child development, and nutrition. It also provides services for children with special needs or disabilities, encourages parent involvement and volunteer opportunities, and supports families in maintaining well-baby visits, immunizations, and dental checkups. Formal and informal development assessments are used to track each child's progress, all within a safe and healthy environment that supports the whole family. Priority for enrollment is given to pregnant women and families with children 0-3 who meet low-income or categorically eligibility…

   $2,648,908 spent
   38% of program spending

2. The hoowaiwai kaiaulu project is an umbrella program that offers a range of services to support families, including kapili ke kahua home visiting (kkhv), hale hiipoi infant/toddler center in hana, kane connections, youth services, and the outreach and resource specialists (oars). Funded by the u.s. Department of education through the native hawaiian education program (nhep), this project aims to strengthen hawaii families with children from infancy through age five. Its overarching goals are to support children in developing reading and literacy skills, serve at-risk youth, reduce underemployment among native hawaiians, and promote the hawaiian language. Kkhv is a no-cost, culturally grounded, family-centered program serving families on maui and moloka'I. It offers individualized, comprehensive support focused on building parenting skills, fostering nurturing relationships, and encouraging effective, positive guidance-all rooted in hawaiian values and culture. Families can enroll during pregnancy and receive home-based services until their child enters kindergarten. In fy2025, kkhv served 15 families/19 children in maui through 157 home visits. Nhep, the hawaii state department of…

   $1,359,917 spent$110,863 earned by the program
   20% of program spending

3. Ka puuwai o na keiki provides home visiting services to families on maui, molokai, and lanai with children from 0 to 3 years old who the hawaii state department of human services refers. The program follows the parents as teachers (pat) model, an evidence-based home visiting approach that empowers families through skill-building focused on school readiness. The program offers intensive, comprehensive support to the child, caregiver, and the entire family to reduce risk factors for child maltreatment and promote child safety and well-being. Service may continue until the child turns three or until the family's case is closed by child welfare services, voluntary case management, or family strengthening services - whichever occurs first. Families served may include two-parent households, single parents, grandparents, legal guardians, or resource caregivers/foster parents. Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team composed of a parent educator, registered nurse, clinical specialist, and clinical supervisor. In fy2025, the program served 125 families and 184 children in maui county, conducted 1,296 home visits, and completed 1,205 development screenings and assessments. The…

   $619,775 spent
   9% of program spending

4. Healthy families lanaai is a nationally accredited, evidence-based home visiting program designed to support children and families on the island of lanaai by strengthening protective factors. Families may be enrolled prenatally or up until their child is 90 days old. Once enrolled, families receive weekly home visits and participate in virtual ohana day activities. Services include child development and health education, family well-being, and access to community resources. Children receive regular developmental screenings, and families are screened for intimate partner violence and maternal depression. In fy2025, healthy families lanai served 17 families and conducted 219 home visits. The hawaii state department of health funds the program. Quality care for hawaiian keiki (qchk) provides child care subsidy assistance for native hawaiian children in maui county. Eligibility is based on the child's native hawaiian heritage, the family's income is at or below 85% of the state median income, and parents working or attending school for at least 20 hours per week. Families involved with or at risk of needing child welfare services may be eligible for income or work requirements…

   $2,335,757 spentof which $567,426 as grants
   34% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $6,964,357.