Family Strengthening Program
“E malama pono i ka ‘āina; nana mai ke ola. Take good care of the land; it grants you life.”
The Maui Farm’s ʻohana model of farm-based, family centered programs is values-based, educational, and utilizes an experiential approach. “Activity is our therapy” is an effective strategy for teaching healthy attitudes and skills through hands-on learning. Children, youth and families learn invaluable lessons in the cycles of life, cooperation, stewardship, respect for all living things, and the importance of self-discipline and taking on personal responsibility. The Maui Farm also teaches and practices communication and problem-solving processes.
Classes
Our Family Strengthening Program classes empower participants to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed for healthy family functioning and self-sufficient living. Classes include, but are not limited to:
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Obtaining long-term housing
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Job skills training
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Securing employment
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Budgeting and financial management
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Positive parenting
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Self-advocacy
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Ho'olana Keiki Education Program
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Farming techniques and animal husbandry
Participation
As a participant of the Family Strengthening Program, each family is expected to participate in regular programs and services on a daily basis.
How to Apply
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants to the Family Strengthening Program must be:
1. A mother whose children physically reside with them at least 50% of the time
2. Homeless, at-risk of homelessness, or struggling to remain adequately housed
3. Referred by a partner service provider (self-referrals are accepted on a case by case basis)
4. Able and willing to live in a drug- and alcohol-free neighborhood, and pose no threat to the safety and well being of other individuals and families who reside at The Maui Farm.
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HOW TO APPLY
Step 1: Fill out FSP Adult Application
Step 2: Fill out FSP Minor Application for each minor named on the adult application
Step 3: If you are being referred by another program, request your case worker to fill out the FSP Referral Form.
The Maui Farm is NOT an emergency shelter.
Program admission is subject to: availability of space, verification of eligibility and need, and completed application screening and interview.
If you have any questions, contact The Maui Farm at (808) 579-8271 or info@themauifarm.org
Job Readiness Program
The Job Readiness Program is a job skills training opportunity for adult participants in The Maui Farm’s Family Strengthening Program, to better prepare them for re-entry into the workforce. The Job Readiness Program provides on-the-job skills training, coaching and supervision, and support for the achievement of personal employment goals.
Participants work up to 24 hours per week for three to six months and earn an hourly stipend that helps to support their families while they implement plans to obtain gainful full-time employment.
Supervised Training Experiences Are Offered For:
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Personal safety in the workplace,
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Good work ethics
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Day-to-day farm maintenance routines
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How to create and maintain a clean and safe work environment
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Sustainable agronomic practices (mulching, composting, fertilizing, etc.)
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Animal husbandry
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Nursery work
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Verbal and written feedback on job readiness skills
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Efficiency, timeliness and time management
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Attitude, communication, and initiative
Job Readiness Program lays a foundation for individuals in the Family Strengthening Program to seek and obtain gainful employment. Successful participants may document their training and work experiences at The Maui Farm on their professional resume and will receive an employment reference.
Eligibility Criteria
Adult participants qualified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) currently in the Family Strengthening Program who are unemployed or employed part-time at the time of admission are eligible to apply for the Job Readiness Program.
The Job Readiness Program may also be offered to participants who experience a job loss or job reduction while living at The Maui Farm.