For nearly 10 years, Sonya Sarmiento and her husband Michael have been foster parents through Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s Hale Mālama program, which provides professional foster homes for infants and toddlers with unique physical and emotional needs. Many of these children …
Expectant mother immigrates to Hawai‘i for better opportunities
An immigrant from the Philippines, Renee moved to Hawai‘i after leaving an abusive relationship. She was on a path to a new start with a new fiancé and a baby on the way. Unfortunately, complex circumstances led to the incarceration …