New Years can be a hopeful time of self-evaluation and goal setting. Neighborhood Place of Puna encourages families to always re-evaluate their habits, dynamics and goals to become stronger, healthier households. We know that self-awareness, willingness to change, consistency and clarity can drastically improve the health of families and individuals. …
The holiday season is often associated with a time of warmth and family. This year, you may be celebrating Makahiki season, Yule time, Christmas or Hanukkah, but it is all woven together with feelings of peace and community. We wish you happy holidays in whatever traditions you are …
Neighborhood Place of Puna exists to help families recognize their strengths to raise safe and healthy children. In 2002, Neighborhood Place of Puna was formed to address disproportionately high rates of child abuse and neglect in East Hawaii. We know there are many contributing factors that may increase a family’s …
It’s hard entertaining keiki during Covid-19. For months, we have lived adjusted lives, often in isolation, where the group activities that bring us joy have been put on indefinite pause. The days can blur in and out, and many in our community are feeling the underlying stress and sadness of …
This year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition reported that approximately 30-40 million Americans are now at risk of homelessness as a result of the pandemic. While we are far away, Hawai’i is no different. In fact, housing concerns in our islands are heightened, where Hawaii ranks #1 in housing …
‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia. No task is too big when done together by all. Aloha friends! We are excited to announce that Neighborhood Place of Puna is launching the Ho’ōla ‘Ohana Pilina program. Hoʻōla Pilina ʻOhana translates into English as “there is life in relationship and family.” This …
“Mary Hyslop the founding Executive Director of Neighborhood Place of Puna passed away in June of this year. Mary served as NPP’s Executive Director from 2002 through 2011. Mary was a founding member of the East Hawaii Coalition to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect. Mary also participated in the coalition …
Neighborhood Place of Puna works with diverse families in East Hawai’i. While our community is diverse, we know that a disproportionate number of families we work with are Native Hawaiian. A lot of research has been conducted on the effectiveness of programs rooted in Hawaiian cultural values, especially in healing …
In the past several days we have seen staggering demonstrations within U.S. mainland cities as communities rise up to protest racism and police violence. These recent events have added stress to our communities during an already stressful pandemic. Recently we wrote about Mental Health Awareness Month and we encouraged …
Mental Health Awareness Month Preventing Anxiety and Trauma in Keiki During the pandemic children and families all around the world are experiencing increased risk of stress and fear. Although stay-at-home orders are being lifted, we know that the risk for contracting COVID-19 is not gone. ‘Ohanas and individuals must …
