Hawaii Children's Action Network

Hawaii Children's Action Network Hawaiʻi Children's Action Network (HCAN) is a movement fighting for keiki and their families.

We advocate for laws and policies that keep our children safe, healthy and ready to learn so they thrive.

UPDATE: THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!📅 New deadline: September 3, 2026If you receive SNAP and lost food because of Hur...
08/22/2026

UPDATE: THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!
📅 New deadline: September 3, 2026

If you receive SNAP and lost food because of Hurricane Lala, you may be able to get SNAP replacement benefits to help replace the food you lost.

To apply, submit a signed statement with information about the food you lost, including the date, estimated value, and what happened.

📱Get the sample form:
bit.ly/SNAP-REPLACEMENT and email it to [email protected] or call 1-855-643-1643 for assistance.

If you or someone you know lost food during Hurricane Lala, please share this information 💛

Get a sneak peek of whatʻs in store at this years Champions for Children 2026 Gala. We highlighting both Workshops and M...
08/20/2026

Get a sneak peek of whatʻs in store at this years Champions for Children 2026 Gala. We highlighting both Workshops and Makeke vendors that will be featured on September 19th.

Our Workshops & Makeke experience is designed to celebrate creativity, culture, community, and connection. Through hands-on cultural activities and a marketplace featuring talented young entrepreneurs, guests are invited to engage, learn, and support local makers in a meaningful way.

There is still time to get your tickets or sponsor a table. Visit https://champions.hawaii-can.org/tickets to secure your spot!

Last call, 'ohana! 🌺 Space is filling up for O'ahu 'Ohana Time this Saturday, Aug 22nd, 10-11am at Keiki Republic, Windw...
08/19/2026

Last call, 'ohana! 🌺 Space is filling up for O'ahu 'Ohana Time this Saturday, Aug 22nd, 10-11am at Keiki Republic, Windward Mall!

Come meet other parents, learn about HCAN, and enjoy a morning made for connection plus free goodie bags, snacks, and prize giveaways!

It's FREE, but spots are limited: RSVP today! 💛

📍 Keiki Republic, Windward Mall
🕙 10:00-11:00am
🗓️ Sat, Aug 22nd

Lost food because of Hurricane Lala?If your ʻohana receives SNAP and food you bought with your benefits was lost in the ...
08/18/2026

Lost food because of Hurricane Lala?

If your ʻohana receives SNAP and food you bought with your benefits was lost in the storm, flooding, or a power outage, you may be able to get it replaced. 💙

You have 10 days from the date of the loss of food to request replacement benefits.

Swipe to see how ➡️

Lost food because of Hurricane Lala?If your ʻohana receives SNAP and food you bought with your benefits was lost in the ...
08/18/2026

Lost food because of Hurricane Lala?

If your ʻohana receives SNAP and food you bought with your benefits was lost in the storm, flooding, or a power outage, you may be able to get it replaced. 💙

You have 10 days to request replacement benefits.

Swipe to see how ➡️

Bring the keiki and come hang out with us! 💛 These FREE monthly playdates are a chance to have fun, connect with other f...
08/14/2026

Bring the keiki and come hang out with us! 💛 These FREE monthly playdates are a chance to have fun, connect with other families in your community, and learn more about Hawaiʻi Children's Action Network.

📍 Oʻahu 'Ohana Time
🗓️ Saturday, August 22 | 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Keiki Republic at Windward Mall

📍 Maui 'Ohana Time
🗓️ Friday, August 28 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Ultimate Air Maui | 21 Laʻa St., Kahului

✨ What to expect:
✅ FREE admission + all materials included
🎁 FREE keiki goodie bags + light snacks
🎉 A chance to WIN fun prizes!

Space is limited, so RSVP today to reserve your FREE spot! 👇
🔗 hawaii-can.org/family_engagement

Every parent's voice. Every keiki's future. 🌈💛

Thousands of Keiki are now eligible for Free School Meals. Act 139 expanded the threshold to those making up to 300% of ...
08/12/2026

Thousands of Keiki are now eligible for Free School Meals. Act 139 expanded the threshold to those making up to 300% of the federal poverty level, meaning an average family of four making up to roughly $113,000 annually could now be eligible for free school meals.

Visit https://secure.ezmealapp.com to see if you qualify.

🌺 You're invited! Join us for a free Newborn Screening & Birth Defects Surveillance Workshop for Hawaiʻi midwives — E Aʻ...
08/10/2026

🌺 You're invited! Join us for a free Newborn Screening & Birth Defects Surveillance Workshop for Hawaiʻi midwives — E Aʻo Pū Kākou, let's learn together.

👶 This workshop is for: Home birth providers, birth attendants, practicing midwives, and doulas

📅 Tue, Sept 1, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Koʻolau Ballrooms, Kāneʻohe

Breakfast & lunch provided, neighbor island airfare available. Spots are limited — link in bio or visit bit.ly/HawaiiMidwives to register.

🌺 HCAN is a Proud Sponsor of the ʻAha Lōkahi: ʻOhana & CommUNITY Engagement Conference!🌿 We're excited to support a conf...
08/07/2026

🌺 HCAN is a Proud Sponsor of the ʻAha Lōkahi: ʻOhana & CommUNITY Engagement Conference!

🌿 We're excited to support a conference that brings together educators, youth-serving professionals, school leaders, and community partners from across Hawaiʻi to learn, connect, and strengthen opportunities for our children, youth, and families.

📍Join us September 24–26, 2026, at Koʻolau Ballrooms!

🔗 Register today: bit.ly/ahalokahi26

08/05/2026

The Head Start program has helped thousands of impoverished keiki get an edge to not only thrive in school, but have a fighting chance to get out of poverty. Now the federal government is expected to change the rules to increase local control, but some fear the overhaul would replace federal mandates put into place to protect children.

HCAN's Mai Hall provides insight to on how valuable the Head Start program is to keiki, and raises urgent concern of potential federal defunding.

https://www.kitv.com/video/news/hawaii-advocates-worry-about-federal-overhaul-of-head-start-preschool-program/video_afc61be9-29e7-5d00-b055-294b53b3bbe4.html

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850 Richards Street , # 201
Honolulu, HI
96813

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18085315502

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