Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR175

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/14/24  
Introduced
3/8/24  
Report Pass
4/1/24  
Refer
3/14/24  
Engrossed
4/2/24  
Report Pass
4/1/24  
Refer
4/4/24  
Engrossed
4/2/24  
Report Pass
4/15/24  
Refer
4/4/24  
Report Pass
4/15/24  

Caption

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the importance of community-based support centers, especially for 'opportunity youth'—those aged 16 to 24 who are not enrolled in school or employed. Such centers have been shown to significantly reduce incarceration rates and instances of homelessness among these youths. By focusing on therapeutic and cultural services tailored to Native Hawaiian practices, the bill advocates for effective approaches that potentially lead to better outcomes in youth wellness and societal reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Summary

SCR175 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting the Department of Human Services in Hawaii to report on the cultural and therapeutic services provided by community-based organizations at the Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center. This resolution aims to address pressing social issues such as homelessness, poverty, and mental health, particularly among youth, as these problems are significant for the state. Notably, a concerning statistic indicates that around ten percent of Hawaii's homeless population consists of individuals under eighteen years of age, highlighting the necessity for targeted interventions.

Contention

A point of contention surrounding SCR175 lies in the expectations for the Department of Human Services to provide a comprehensive report detailing not just the positive effects of existing programs but also potential strategies for expanding state and private collaboration. This collaborative approach may help mitigate youth homelessness and the detrimental impacts of incarceration. The necessity for this holistic strategy indicates a move towards more integrated systems of support, although discussions may arise about resource allocation and the effectiveness of cultural methodologies.

Companion Bills

HI HCR200

Same As Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.

HI SR151

Same As Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.

Previously Filed As

HI SR151

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.

HI HCR200

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.

HI HR180

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.

HI HCR174

Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Office Of Youth Services And Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council To Continue The Use Of Aina-based Learning Programs Offered To Youth In The Juvenile Legal System.

HI SCR124

Urging The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To Work With Community Partners, Including The Ymca Of Honolulu, To Support The Mental Wellness Of The State's Youth.

HI HR75

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Establish A Working Group To Address Issues Relating To Reimbursements And Payments To Home And Community-based Services Providers.

HI HCR91

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Establish A Working Group To Address Issues Relating To Reimbursements And Payments To Home- And Community-based Services Providers.

HI SCR213

Requesting The Department Of Health To Restore Funding To Certain Substance Use Disorder Treatment Organizations That Provide Services For Residential, Outpatient, And Adult And Adolescent School-based Programs In Fiscal Years 2022-2023 And 2023-2024.

HI SCR10

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study The Feasibility Of Increasing The Medicaid Reimbursement Rates For Community Care Foster Family Homes, Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes, And Other Types Of Home And Community Based Service Care Providers And Services.

HI SCR39

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Convene A Baby Bonds Working Group.

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