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Maui Wildfire Resources

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Aloha everyone,
We hope your family and colleagues are all safe on Maui. The ongoing damage is devastating. We are anticipating significant losses of our services and programs that support our youngest keiki and their families.  We will continue to share information and our partners on Maui can help guide all of us as well.  Please utilize this page as a compiled set of resources.

If you’d like to add to this list, please let Hide know. Please feel free to share any of the resources to those you think may need it.

With love,
ECAS Team

Volunteer

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  • Sign up on the mental health provider list, coordinated through the Office of Wellness and Resilience

  • People and organizations wishing to contribute to Maui County relief efforts may express interest in an online form.

News/Updates

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Helping Young Children

And their caregivers after disaster

Books / Stories for Keiki and Parents

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A Story for Young Keiki on Maui

Download PDF - A story for children ages 3-8 who have been affected by the Maui wildfires.

This story is designed by Liz Hartline, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, Honolulu Community College

Download the Power Point version here to edit the content and adjust for your situation.

Advice / Tips for Caregivers

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Mobile Apps

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  • Help Kids Cope App, a NCTSN Resource: Helps parents talk to their kids about the disasters they may face and know how best to support them throughout—whether sheltering-in-place at home, evacuating to a designated shelter, or helping your family heal after reuniting. This mobile app is also a great resource for teachers and other professionals involved in children's lives.

  • Psychological First Aid (PFA) App, a NCTSN Resource:

    This app is available for providers to learn more about how to provide support for such events as these. There is a section specifically built for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

  • In a disaster, it's essential that behavioral health responders have the resources they need—when and where they need them. The free SAMHSA Disaster App offers first responders immediate access for any type of traumatic event at every phase of response, including pre-deployment preparation, on-the-ground assistance and post-deployment resources.

  • Bounce Back Now (BBN) is a free app designed to improve the emotional health of adults and families affected by a disaster, such as a hurricane, tornado, flood, earthquake, or mass violence incident.

Support Resources

Immediate Disaster Support

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Resources to Support Firefighters

  • Web-based training course for providers working with firefighters and their families

  • The Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health has resources for firefighters, providers supporting them, and their friends and family.

    A free app is intended for use by spouses and family members of firefighters who are interested in learning how to support their firefighter and care for themselves and their family through difficult times.