The Pāhoa Promise Partnership, on Hawaiʻi Island, and the Ka ʻUpena o Waimānalo partnership, on Oahu, are community-based efforts to develop an Early Childhood Continuum of support for young keiki and their ʻohana. By working together, and paying careful attention to indicators of child wellbeing, community partners are committed to supporting keiki in their earliest years, making sure that all children reach kindergarten healthy, safe, and thriving.

Updates 2024
Pahoa Promise Update 2024
Pahoa Promise Update 2024

Thanks to substantial support from Hawai‘i County Government, the Stupski Foundation and The Omidyar Group, the Pāhoa Promise is expanding or launching a wide range of initiatives to support the development and kindergarten readiness of young keiki in Pāhoa.

Waimanalo Upena Update 2024
Waimanalo Upena Update 2024

The Waimānalo Early Education ‘Upena brings together health care providers, family support services, school leaders, early childhood educators, and families and community members to create strong pathways for all keiki to reach kindergarten healthy, safe and ready to thrive. The ‘Upena is building a collective response to community identified priorities.

Contact Megan Yarberry,
Early Childhood Continuum Support Lead

megan@ecashawaii.org