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Hawai‘i’s Actions For Keiki

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Through the concerted effort of a broad range of actors operating across the early childhood landscape, we build momentum for positive change in the systems that support young keiki and their families in Hawai‘i. Let’s Build & Drive, Support & Amplify, Celebrate & Promote Actions for Keiki across the state.

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Rooted in Community, Guided by Data, and Strengthened by Aloha
Rooted in Community, Guided by Data, and Strengthened by Aloha

This year, the Kaʻū Community-Centered Partnership (CCP) reached an inspiring milestone, one shaped by the collective voices, knowledge, and aloha of community. 

Shifting the Narrative: A New Culture of Philanthropy
Shifting the Narrative: A New Culture of Philanthropy

Community-Centered Partnerships (CCP) represent a fundamental departure from traditional, top-down models of giving.

First of Its Kind in the State of Hawaiʻi: A Major Step Forward for the Early Intervention Workforce
First of Its Kind in the State of Hawaiʻi: A Major Step Forward for the Early Intervention Workforce

Over the next five years, Chaminade University will develop and validate a culturally responsive post-baccalaureate certificate in Early Intervention

Growing Local Food Access in Early Childhood Care 
Growing Local Food Access in Early Childhood Care 

A Hawaiʻi coalition comprised of local food and ECE systems partners was awarded the opportunity to participate in FARMWISE (2024-2026).

Building Public-Private Collaboration to Increase Breastfeeding Success
Building Public-Private Collaboration to Increase Breastfeeding Success

The Statewide Breastfeeding Workgroup (BFWG) deepened collaboration with historic partners like Breastfeeding Hawaiʻi to address breastfeeding support needs identified by WIC staff.

Investing in Locally Generated Maternal Health Knowledge, Leadership, and Solutions
Investing in Locally Generated Maternal Health Knowledge, Leadership, and Solutions

The Community Innovation Program supports community-led maternal health improvements by investing in locally generated knowledge, leadership, and solutions.

Family Voices - An Effort to Shift Awareness, Narrative and Culture
Family Voices - An Effort to Shift Awareness, Narrative and Culture

By continuing to shift the awareness to family voices and lived experience, we hope to move the narrative and culture of systems change in Hawai‘i, in a positive direction.

Recap of the Hawaiʻi State 2025 Legislative Session
Recap of the Hawaiʻi State 2025 Legislative Session

The ECAS Policy Team and the Commit to Keiki Steering Committee built a diverse agenda for the 2025 Legislative Session. The end of Session is the time to celebrate wins, discuss challenges and identify opportunities.

Message to the Network
Message to the Network

On behalf of the ECAS backbone staff, we wanted to send out some words of encouragement during these very trying times that are inevitably impacting all of us and those that we support.

Integrating Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Integrating Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Carefully twisting many fibers will create a strong and cohesive cordage to support Hawai‘i’s youngest keiki. The IECBH convening of cross-sector leaders was an opportunity to champion systems-level strategies and there is great interest to keep this momentum going.

Coaching Teachers and Families, Building Language Rich Environments
Coaching Teachers and Families, Building Language Rich Environments

The CLSD Wahiawa Collaborative provides coaching for teachers and families to improve pre-literacy skills.

Lactation Access Transforming Communities in Hawaiʻi
Lactation Access Transforming Communities in Hawaiʻi

Improved access to lactation consultation reduces inequities in health care access and improves outcomes for children and families.

Hawaiʻi Zero to Three Court
Hawaiʻi Zero to Three Court

Hawai`i Zero to Three Court helps children and families facing trauma and toxic stress.