Kaua‘i Programs and Services
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s Kaua‘i community office was founded in 1992 in response to the devastation brought forth by Hurricane Iniki to the island. Since then, CCH staff has provided an array of social services to assist community members. They include:
Local grants from Kaua’i United Way, Visitor Industry Charity Walk, Chan Zuckerberg Kaua’i Community Foundation, as well as individual donors allow us to provide assistance with gap needs.
- Basic needs
- WiFi, computer, phone, fax & copier
- Bus pass
- Housing assistance
- Information and referral services
Assistance with vital documents & public benefits are available at Kaua’i Community Office every 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. No appointments. Services are first come, first serve.
A free initial consultation will be scheduled with an accredited Department of Justice specialist.
These programs help individuals and families secure or retain permanent housing. These programs include case management and follow-up services.
- Housing First Program: Serves chronically homeless families and individuals who need in-depth support to attain and maintain permanent housing. All referrals must come through the Kaua’i Coordinated Entry System.
- Rapid Re-Housing: Assists homeless/at-risk individuals and families to quickly become re-housed or to avoid eviction. Most referrals are provided through the Kaua’i Coordinated Entry System.
- Statewide Homeless Emergency Grants (SHEG): Serves low-income individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. It provides one-time housing-related financial help.
- Kahua Waiwai: Building A Foundation of Wealth, budgeting classes available.
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
ICPC monitors placements of children in foster or adoptive care across state lines.
