Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network (HCAN) is our state’s chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and we are launching a movement. The mission of Prevent Child Abuse Hawaiʻi is to advance policies and services that prevent harm before it happens.

Families in Hawaiʻi deserve to "have what they need, when they need it, in the communities where they live... before a crisis occurs—then children can thrive.”   Sign up for the PCA HI newsletter here.

About PCA HI

Prevent Child Abuse Hawaiʻi (PCA HI): Ola Ka Palekana Mamo focuses on shifting prevention narratives, centering the needs of children and families in system changes, and enhancing child health, safety, and well-being through long-term policy solutions grounded in equity and justice. PCA HI was established as a program of HCAN through provisional chapter status granted by Prevent Child Abuse America in June 2024 and is working to complete the chartering process in 2026.

Chapter Name

Prevent Child Abuse Hawaiʻi: Ola Ka Palekana Mamo, was developed through a thoughtful process and reflects our commitment to safety and protection for keiki and future generations. The native Hawaiʻi mamo bird symbolizes the fragility and value of children, reminding us to build nurturing environments where families thrive. PCA HI’s mission is to advance policies and services that stop child maltreatment before it occurs. Our vision holds that families have what they need in the communities where they live, without stigma, to ensure children can thrive. 

Mission and Vision

The vision of PCA HI holds that Hawaiʻi is a place in which all children and families are living a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future, as explained in more detail in PCA America's Blueprint for Family Well-being.

The mission of PCA HI is to advance policies and primary prevention services that prevent harm to a child before it happens.

Get involved with Prevent Child Abuse Hawaiʻi

Are you a parent or caregiver who cares deeply about children’s safety and well-being? Have you navigated the child welfare system–this includes the foster care system, family court? We would like to hear from you! Your experiences and insights can help shape policies to truly support families. Sign up below and get involved today!