Kids Hurt Too Hawaii – Healing Young Hearts

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Our Stories

Showing Resilience After Losing His Father

Executive Director / March 19, 2021

For Makana, growing up was a challenge after experiencing the sudden death of his beloved Father, Mike, when he was 11...

Family Stories

Drawing Strength from Peers

Executive Director / November 20, 2017

HONOLULU — For a glimpse of the effect of Kids Hurt Too Hawaii on grief-stricken children, look no further than...

children of divorce, divorce, grief, parent loss, peer support groups, trauma

Family Stories

Healing from Domestic Violence

Executive Director / August 14, 2017

Learning to Care for Others Kanani, 8, a victim of domestic violence, learns to care for others while a mentor...

domestic violence, grief, Hawaiian culture, Kalo, Poi for the Soul, trauma

Family Stories

Removing the Stigma of Loss

Executive Director / July 12, 2017

HONOLULU — For Nikki Gregory, the hard truth was that staying with the father of her three daughters was not going...

children of divorce, grief, healing young hearts, peer support groups, trauma

Family Stories

Seeing Her Children Smile Again!

Executive Director / June 5, 2017

HONOLULU – Nicole Puente is the first to admit that her divorce six years ago from her children’s father wasn’t...

children, children of divorce, divorce, grief, peer support groups, trauma

Family Stories

Finding a Safe Space to Cope with Losing a Parent

Executive Director / November 19, 2016

It is a privilege to watch as the children grow and heal. Pictured here are Jamie and Malina. Jamie started...

children of divorce, divorce, grief, peer support groups, surf for the soul, trauma, unconditional love

Training

Volunteering to Better Understand Others and Yourself

Executive Director / May 17, 2016

Please consider volunteering 4 hours a month to support grieving and traumatized children in therapeutic activities. Contact us at (808)...

facilitator training, grief, trauma, volunteering

Community Events Fundraising

Raising Funds for a Worthy Cause

Executive Director / December 11, 2013

DECEMBER 11, 2013 - AMERICA MADRID UPDATED: February 22, 2017

fundraising, grief, mentoring activities, parent loss, surf for the soul, trauma

Family Stories Fundraising

Seeking Donors and Volunteers

Executive Director / December 9, 2013

Dedicated volunteers and donors are critical to Kids Hurt Too Hawaii's existence. HONOLULU — As Kids Hurt Too Hawaii turns...

grief, parent loss, peer support groups, social worker, trauma, volunteering

Training

Taking Training Abroad

Executive Director / December 4, 2013

Kids Hurt Too Hawaii offers training in Japan. HONOLULU — Kids Hurt Too Hawaii continues to expand its efforts to...

grief, international training, social worker, training, trauma, volunteering

Training

Improving Skills in Trauma Care

Executive Director / December 2, 2013

HONOLULU — Kids Hurt Too Hawaii has set its sights on training social workers across the state in helping grief-stricken...

facilitation skills, facilitator training, grief, social worker, training, trauma, volunteering

Community Events Training

Helping Kids of Terminally-ill Parents

Executive Director / November 28, 2013

HONOLULU — An estimated 50 doctors, nurses, and social workers are expected to benefit from a presentation led by the...

community, parent training, social worker, terminally-ill

Family Stories

Coping during the holiday season

Executive Director / November 27, 2013

HONOLULU — For Lara Blum, it has been nearly three years since the death of her two sons’ father. But...

grief, parent loss, peer support groups, restoring hope, trauma

Family Stories

Overcoming Feelings of Isolation

Executive Director / November 26, 2013

HONOLULU – A support group for children whose parents are divorced is taking on new meaning this holiday season. The...

children of divorce, divorce, grief, parent loss, peer support groups, restoring hope, trauma

Community Events Family Stories

Moving Beyond the Pain

Executive Director / November 21, 2013

HONOLULU — If Nicole Cruz knew then what she knows now about her two children’s pain from her decision to...

child abuse, domestic violence, grief, mentoring activities, parent loss, restoring hope, surf for the soul, trauma

Family Stories

Looking Ahead with Enthusiasm

Executive Director / November 21, 2013

HONOLULU – More than 20 youth in foster care paused during their weekly meeting at Kids Hurt Too Hawaii to...

foster children, grief, parent loss, peer support groups, restoring hope, trauma

Foster Youth

Helping Foster Kids Take Charge

Executive Director / November 19, 2013

HONOLULU — In the latest example of its efforts to restore hope to grief-stricken children, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii continues...

empowering youth, foster youth, grief, volunteering, you are in charge

Training

Training in Grief and Trauma Care Schedule

Executive Director / October 16, 2013

HONOLULU — Kids Hurt Too Hawaii is training volunteers to help its efforts to bring solace to children impacted by...

facilitation skills, grief, parent loss, social worker, training, trauma, volunteering

Family Stories

Stepping in to Help Out

Executive Director / October 10, 2013

Donna Hodges (right) gets helpful tips from Cynthia White. HONOLULU — A difference can start with one person. Just ask...

caring for adopted children, foster children, grief, peer support groups, restoring hope, trauma

Community Events Fundraising

Providing Energetic Support to Children of Tsunami Victims

Executive Director / June 19, 2012

Kids Hurt Too Hawaii will be in Japan from November 21-December 4, 2013, assisting with children tsunami victims' support groups,...

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Healing Young Hearts @ Kids Hurt Too Hawaii’s 21st Anniversary is on February 14, 2022. This year we celebrate our donors who make Healing Young Hearts in Hawaii possible. To learn more about this work visit our Youtube Channel, Facebook Page, and Instagram.

Our Work

Kids Hurt Too Hawaii offers a free and safe place for children & youth with grief and trauma, ages 3 – 24, as well as support for their caregivers. We provide the following services to children who have lost one or both parents:

CRISIS MANAGEMENT — Crisis management after homicide, suicide, or car crashes.

MENTORING — Mentoring for positive growth.

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Kids Hurt Too Hawaii offers education and training from knowledgeable specialists and practitioners to provide up-to-date information about the impact of grief and trauma on children and teens.

Kids Hurt Too Hawaii has provided grief and trauma support for thousands of children in Hawaii, trained more than 5,000 adults, and conducted 50 crisis interventions.

By age 25, this number increases from 5.2 million to 13.2 million.

By age 25, this number increases from 18 thousand to 48 thousand.

Public Service Announcements (PSAs) are created via ‘Ōlelo’s PSA Service. This service offers O’ahu’s 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, educators, and government agencies a quick and easy way to create simple video messages at no cost. Visit www.olelo.org/psa for more information.

“We can’t prevent domestic violence, victimization of children, and loss of family members. But, we can provide resources that help children cope with those difficult situations.” – Cynthia White, Co-Founder & Executive Director.