It's often hidden this black eye on Hawaii's picture perfect paradise: Our foster care crisis. But in this powerful conversation with Brad & Esther McDaniel, founders of Harvest Family Life Ministries, not only are we shining light & truth but also giving simple solutions for anyone to help.
The reality is sobering: ~5,000 children in need & fewer than 600 homes. Many keiki sleep in state offices, closets, or hotel rooms as they wait to be placed. Most troubling is the huge number of Native Hawaiian keiki, highlighting deeper challenges faced by Hawaii's indigenous people.
Yet hope shines thru: "If just 10% of Bible-teaching churches engaged with foster care, we could eradicate these needs in about five years," Brad exclaims. And it's simple: there are many entry points for involvement—from occasional baby-sitting to donations or volunteering—everyone can be foster ohana. Why? When faced with abandonment, aloha always wins!
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