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Children, Families & Aging

Hawaii's family-focused agencies address the full arc of life — from early childhood intervention through elder care. The Department of Human Services administers child welfare, foster care, and family assistance programs. The Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs advises on aging services and long-term care. The Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council shapes youth justice reform. Budget decisions, program eligibility rules, and service delivery models all pass through public meetings where families, service providers, and advocates can testify on policies that affect the most vulnerable members of their communities.