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Residential Services with Purpose

At Hale Kipa, we provide more than housing — we offer healing. As a trusted domestic violence shelter in Hawaiʻi, our Residential Services create safe, supportive environments where youth can recover, grow, and thrive.

Whether transitioning from trauma or facing crisis, our programs deliver stability, life skills, and a clear path forward. From emergency shelters to long-term support, we meet each young person where they are and help them move toward a stronger future.

Pu‘uhonua (Emergency Shelters)

When young people ages 12–17 are experiencing abuse, neglect, homelessness, or crisis, Hale Kipa’s Pu‘uhonua Emergency Shelter provides a safe, supportive, and structured environment. Pu‘uhonua accepts referrals exclusively from Child Welfare Services (CWS) and provides immediate, short-term residential care for youth referred by CWS.

Service Features:

  • 24/7 safe and supportive environment
  • Crisis intervention and stabilization
  • Coordination with CWS and other appropriate service providers
  • Support toward family reunification when appropriate

Kauhale ʻŌpio

Kauhale ‘Ōpio on O‘ahu provides residential services to young adults ages 18 through 24 experiencing being unsheltered to promote their successful transition to self-sufficiency.

Service Features:

  • Residential services for young adults (18-24)
  • Support for educational and vocational goals
  • Life skills training
  • Structured support

Hale Huliʻau, Kona

Hale Huli‘au in Kona on Hawai‘i Island provides residential services to young adults ages 18 through 21 experiencing being unsheltered to promote their successful transition to self-sufficiency.

Service Features:

  • Residential services for young adults (18-21)
  • Support for educational and vocational goals
  • Life skills training
  • Structured support

Housing First

Hale Kipa in partnership with the city and county of Honolulu through the State of Hawai‘i Ohana zone Program uses vouchers to secure city housing for at risk of, or homeless youth. This program includes case management to support the young adults and successful transition to self sufficiency and resilience.

Service Features:

  • Affordable housing
  • Case management
  • Support services
  • Pathway to self-sufficiency

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