Aloha & happy Pride Month! As a family service agency, we wish to extend our aloha to our LGBTQ friends and allies who are workers, collaborators, and clients of NPP. We often serve non-traditional families and keiki, and we support the struggle for equality with our friends and allies. So …
Approximately 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, and 1 in 20 adults experience a serious mental illness according to the National Mental Health Alliance. Mental illness is surprisingly common and can often go undiagnosed and untreated. Suicide and “deaths of despair” are the second leading cause of death among …
April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. Child Abuse and Neglect is an uncomfortable subject for discussion. It can bring up feelings of guilt, shame, or past trauma. But the unfortunate reality is that every day there are children who experience abuse and/or damaging neglect. On the Big Island, …
Happy Women’s History Month! Women, and especially women of color, are disproportionately affected by the economic and social challenges. Often women are more likely to take on roles as caretakers for children or sick family members. The closures of schools and workplaces has left many women caring for children unable …
All children need the love and support of at least a few trusted stable adults in their lives. Love and nurturing are crucial for the healthy development of children But being a parent is hard. And being a single parent is especially difficult! Not only are single parents responsible for …
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 …
