HUGS Respite Program | Hugs Help, Understanding & Group Support For Hawaii'S Seriously Ill Children And
3636 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Families with a child (6 months old - 12 years old) with a life-threatening chronic illness. Referral from hospital social worker, child life specialist, or self-referral.
Monday-Friday By appointment only
Referral accepted from hospital social worker, child life specialist, or self-referral. Doctor's forms must be completed by physicians and enrollment into HUGS completed. Forms available online. Call for more information.
No fees
Oahu
Description
(Help Understanding and Group Support Respite Program) Provides much-needed breaks from the stress parents experience while caring for a seriously ill child. Gives the ill child and siblings an opportunity to interact with other children who are going through similar experiences. Volunteers needed. Events are once a month on a Friday or Saturday evening and different locations on Oahu.
Last assured
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Providing organization
HUGS