Kako'o
Walking alongside families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond.
Supporting Native Hawaiian and Pasifika families with culturally grounded education, advocacy, practical care, and community connections rooted in ʻike kupuna and aloha.
Ways we support 'ohana
Hānai Pono
A home visiting program that supports Native Hawaiian and Pasifika families with young children through positive parenting, early learning, and meaningful family connection.
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Home visits
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Positive parenting support
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Early literacy activities
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Child development guidance
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Family connection and engagement
Ko'okua Services
Personalized one-on-one support for Native Hawaiian and Pasifika families during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infant feeding.
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Prenatal support
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Postpartum support
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Breastfeeding support
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Virtual and in-person care
Makua Workshops
Hands-on educational workshops that blend traditional ʻike kupuna with evidence-informed birth and parenting education.
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Child preparation
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Birth planning
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Breastfeeding and infant feeding
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Newborn care
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Babywearing and cloth diapering
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Nutrition and postpartum healing
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Lāʻau lapaʻau
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ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi birth terminology
Support Hui
A welcoming support group where expecting and growing families connect, ask questions, share experiences, and learn together throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
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Pregnancy support
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Postpartum support
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Childbirth education
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Parenting conversations
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Talk story
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Peer encouragement
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Traditional ʻōiwi practices
