THE SENATE
KA ‘AHA KENEKOA
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
INTERIM OF 2024
Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura, Chair |
Senator Henry J.C. Aquino, Vice Chair
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NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
DATE: |
Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
TIME: |
10:00AM |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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BUILDING HOURS: 7AM TO 5PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY
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A M E N D E D A G E N D A
This briefing aims to address the April 2024 audit and
concerns re. regarding Foster Care by Child Welfare Services
(CWS). There will be focus on recommendations from the Malama Ohana Working
Group's data, the Audit of CWS, the 2016 East Hawaii Pilot Program findings, and
any improvements by DHS to increase recruitment of foster families and social
workers. The goal is to develop strategies to enhance support, improve
recruitment, and strengthen the CWS system's effectiveness. [Edited on
11/18/24]
List of individuals/Departments that will be present:
· State Auditor: Les Kondo
· Department of Human Services: Director Yamane and Deputy Director Speer
· Department of Child Welfare Services: Daisy Hartsfield – Administrator, Elladine Olevao – CWS Brand Administrator
· Malama Ohana Working Group: Director Hartsock, Laurie Tochiki – Co-Chair, and Venus Rosete-Medeiros Co-Chair
Please note that each presenter will have fifteen minutes to present so that there will time for questions and answers.
Agenda:
I. Highlights of April 2024 Audit of CWS by Les Kondo
a. DHS Response
i. Did the increased budget for pay differentials, of recruitment/training for resource caregivers in 2022 address these issues.
II. Malama Ohana Working Group Recommendations
a. Delve into proposed strategies and their potential impact.
b. Assess effectiveness in preventing future child abuse.
III. 2016 East Hawaii Pilot Program
a. Discuss successes and challenges faced.
b. Analyze outcomes and lessons learned.
IV. Recruitment Status
a. Update on Family
First Hawaii Parents and Children Together/ Foster Parent recruitment. [Edited on 11/18/24]
b. Update on Social Worker recruitment efforts.
c. Identify gaps and strategize improvements within system.
No public testimony will be accepted.
FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808)586-6890.
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_____________________________________ Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Ronald D. Kouchi President of the Senate |