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Grants for Single Mothers in Hawaii (2026 Guide)

Last Updated on April 13, 2026 by Rachel

Hawaii STATE GUIDE


Last reviewed: April 2026

If you are a single mother in Hawaiʻi looking for “grants,” the first thing to know is that most real help here is not a simple free-money grant. In Hawaiʻi, the most important help usually comes through a cash program, a rent subsidy, a food benefit, health coverage, child care help, or an island-based crisis program.

This page is your Hawaii command-center guide. It shows what is real, what counts as true cash, what does not, where to start first based on your biggest problem today, and how help is split between the Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST, housing agencies, county systems, and local nonprofit contractors.

Important: rules, funding, waitlists, and application windows can change fast. When this guide was reviewed in April 2026, some official Hawaiʻi pages still showed older 2025 or 2025–26 dates. Where that matters, this guide tells you to confirm the live intake window with the official office before you spend time gathering paperwork.

Urgent help right now

  • If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
  • If you are thinking about suicide, in a mental health crisis, or need urgent emotional support, call or text 988.
  • If you need domestic violence help, call the Domestic Violence Action Center: Oʻahu (808) 531-3771, statewide toll-free (800) 690-6200, text (605) 956-5680.
  • If you need shelter, food, rent help, child care leads, or local referrals anywhere in Hawaiʻi, call 211 or 1-877-275-6569.
  • If a child may be in danger, call Hawaiʻi Child Abuse Reporting at (808) 832-5300, or from neighbor islands 1-888-380-3088.

If you already have an eviction notice, a shutoff notice, or no food in the house, do not wait for “perfect” paperwork. Start the application now and ask for crisis or expedited processing where it exists.

Cash help
Rent & housing
Food
Health
Child care
Denied?
Safety & legal
FAQ

What to do first in Hawaiʻi

If you are overwhelmed, do not try to solve everything at once. Start with the problem that can hurt your family fastest: no money, no food, eviction, shutoff, no coverage, no child care, or safety.

Problem right now Best first step in Hawaiʻi What to ask for
No money for basics Apply for PAIS financial assistance through DHS and review the TANF/TAONF program. Ask whether you may qualify for cash help, what documents are still missing, and whether direct deposit is available if approved.
No food or almost no food Apply for SNAP today, then call local food help through 211 if food cannot wait. Ask for expedited SNAP if you have little or no money. If you are pregnant or have a child under 5, apply for WIC too.
Rent late, eviction warning, or homeless tonight Use the Homeless Programs Office provider list, call 211, and check the Landlord-Tenant Information Center. If you got a nonpayment notice, ask how to request Hawaiʻi pre-filing mediation quickly. If you are already homeless, ask for family shelter, rapid re-housing, or a family assessment center.
Utility shutoff notice Apply for H-HEAP through your island community action agency and call the utility the same day. Ask for Energy Crisis Intervention and a payment arrangement from the utility.
No health insurance or pregnant and uninsured Apply for Med-QUEST. Ask what proof is needed now, whether you can start with an online application, and which island eligibility office handles your case.
No child care to work or go to school Apply for Hawaiʻi Child Care Subsidy and contact PATCH for provider help. Ask whether your provider choice is allowed, what background-check rules apply, and whether your child may fit Preschool Open Doors.
Unsafe at home Call 911, DVAC, or a shelter hotline now. If needed, use the Hawaiʻi Judiciary’s protective order information. Ask for safety planning, shelter, and help with a temporary restraining order.

If you can only do one thing today and you still are not sure where to start, call 211. In Hawaiʻi, 211 is often the fastest way to sort out which island office or contractor actually handles your problem.

How help usually works in Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi is not a one-door state for everything. Cash help, SNAP, child care subsidy, and H-HEAP mostly run through the Department of Human Services, especially the Benefit, Employment & Support Services Division. Health coverage runs through Med-QUEST. Housing is more split: Oʻahu long-term voucher help runs through the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority, while Maui County, Kauaʻi County, and Hawaiʻi County run their own voucher programs. Homelessness and rent-crisis help are often handled by nonprofit contractors, not a single county welfare office.

That split is where many moms get stuck. A mother may apply to the wrong housing agency, send H-HEAP paperwork to DHS instead of the island contractor, or wait on a closed Section 8 list when she really needs a homelessness-prevention provider or mediation. The fastest route is usually to match the problem to the right system first.

What counts as real cash in Hawaiʻi — and what does not

Type of help What it really is Main Hawaiʻi door
True cash help Money you can use for basics like rent, utilities, clothes, and household needs TANF/TAONF, unemployment, temporary disability insurance, child support
Housing help Usually a voucher, public housing, mediation right, shelter bed, or a payment made to a landlord or provider HPHA, county housing agencies, HPO contractors
Food help Food-only benefits or groceries, not cash in hand SNAP, WIC, school meals, food banks
Health help Insurance coverage for doctor visits, pregnancy care, prescriptions, and children’s care Med-QUEST
Local support Navigation, referrals, crisis counseling, legal help, shelter leads, parenting support, and sometimes small emergency help 211, legal aid, DVAC, PATCH, Parent Line, local nonprofits

Watch out: Hawaiʻi uses many separate contractors and waitlists. If one office says “we do not do that here,” do not assume the help does not exist. It may just be on another island system, another contractor, or another portal.

Cash and financial help in Hawaiʻi

For most single mothers in Hawaiʻi, the main source of real cash help is TANF or TAONF. That is the closest thing Hawaiʻi has to a true monthly cash grant for families with children. It is meant to help with food, clothing, housing, utilities, and daily living costs.

TANF and TAONF are the main cash programs

Hawaiʻi’s TANF and state-funded TAONF programs give monthly cash assistance to eligible families with children. The state also uses TAONF to serve some families who are not eligible for federal TANF because of citizenship rules, so mixed-status families should not self-deny. Apply and let Hawaiʻi sort out which program fits your household.

Important rules: TANF/TAONF has a 60-month lifetime limit for households with a work-eligible adult; Hawaiʻi says assets are disregarded; and adults usually must work with the First-To-Work program. DHS also requires cooperation with the Child Support Enforcement Agency unless you have good cause not to cooperate, such as a domestic violence safety issue.

Household size Work-eligible max monthly TANF/TAONF Non-work or other eligible max monthly TANF/TAONF
2 $627 $784
3 $788 $985
4 $950 $1,187

Those are the latest public Hawaiʻi DHS maximum monthly amounts available when this guide was reviewed, based on the DHS benefit table effective March 2025. Your actual amount may be lower depending on income, work status, sanctions, and household details.

Apply through the PAIS online system or use the DHS financial assistance form linked from the TANF page. If you get approved, Hawaiʻi can issue benefits through EBT, and cash recipients may also choose direct deposit into a bank account.

Other real cash paths that matter in Hawaiʻi

  • Unemployment insurance: If you recently lost a job, file with the Hawaiʻi Unemployment Insurance Division. This is not based on need, but on your work history.
  • Temporary Disability Insurance: If you were working and cannot work because of pregnancy complications or another non-work illness or injury, Hawaiʻi’s Temporary Disability Insurance may matter more than TANF.
  • Child support: If the other parent is not paying, open or update a case with the Child Support Enforcement Agency. Child support is not quick emergency money, but it can stabilize your budget.

Do not lose time on the wrong cash program. Hawaiʻi’s General Assistance program is mainly for adults without minor dependents who are temporarily disabled. If your child lives with you, TANF/TAONF is the first cash door to check.

Housing and rent help in Hawaiʻi

Housing is where Hawaiʻi becomes most local, most fragmented, and most frustrating. Hawaiʻi does not have one simple statewide rent-grant program you can count on each month. Real housing help is usually a waiting list, a voucher, public housing, a landlord payment made by a crisis program, or a shelter and rapid re-housing route.

If you are behind on rent or got an eviction notice

The fastest housing move is often not Section 8. It is mediation, legal help, and a crisis housing-prevention provider. Starting February 5, 2026, Hawaiʻi’s Act 278 pilot requires landlords to participate in mediation if a tenant asks for it within 10 days of receiving a nonpayment eviction notice. Start with the state’s Landlord-Tenant Information Center, then contact Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi if you need legal help.

Island Main long-term housing door What to know as of April 2026 Best crisis door now
Oʻahu Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority (HPHA) HPHA says its Housing Choice Voucher waitlist and two project-based waitlists are scheduled to open from 8:00 a.m. April 20, 2026 to 4:00 p.m. April 27, 2026. HPHA also says federal public housing waitlists on Oʻahu are currently closed. Catholic Charities, IHS family shelter routes, and Oʻahu family assessment centers
Hawaiʻi Island County of Hawaiʻi OHCD for vouchers; HPHA paper public housing for federal public housing The County of Hawaiʻi waitlist page says the HCV waiting list has been open since August 1, 2025. HOPE Services Hawaiʻi, Catholic Charities, Neighborhood Place of Puna family assessment
Maui County Maui County Housing Choice Voucher program; HPHA paper public housing on Maui/Molokaʻi Maui County runs its own voucher program, separate from HPHA’s Oʻahu voucher system. Check county notices directly for openings and waitlist updates. Family Life Center, Ka Hale A Ke Ola, Catholic Charities
Kauaʻi Kauaʻi County Housing Agency; HPHA paper public housing Kauaʻi County announced its HCV waiting list closed on November 6, 2025 until further notice. Catholic Charities, Kauaʻi Economic Opportunity shelters, WIN Kauaʻi

If you are homeless, doubled up, or about to lose housing

Hawaiʻi’s Homeless Programs Office contracts with local agencies across the islands. Those programs can help with rent deposits, rent, utility costs, transportation tied to housing stability, shelter, rapid re-housing, and family assessment. The official HPO page says these programs often serve households that are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or facing imminent eviction, and the main income screen is often 50% of area median income.

If you have children and you are already homeless, ask specifically about a family assessment center, rapid re-housing, or a State Homeless Emergency Grants provider, not just “Section 8.”

Plan B if the waitlists are closed: do not stop with a housing authority website. Call 211, use the HPO provider list, ask for mediation if rent is the issue, and keep your mailing address and phone current on every housing waitlist you already joined. In Hawaiʻi, many mothers get more immediate help through homelessness-prevention or rapid re-housing programs than through long-term voucher waiting lists.

Food help in Hawaiʻi

If food is short, start with SNAP the same day. Hawaiʻi runs SNAP through DHS BESSD, and the state’s public assistance line and portal are built to handle food and financial assistance together.

SNAP is the main food-benefit door

Apply through PAIS or the paper application on the SNAP page. Hawaiʻi says households with little or no money may qualify for expedited service within seven days. If that sounds like you, say it clearly when you apply and when you call.

Do not guess that you are over income and walk away. Hawaiʻi SNAP rules count deductions like child care and extra shelter costs, and those deductions can make a big difference for a working single mother.

Food banks and pantry help by island

Hawaiʻi Foodbank is the main statewide-style connector for Oʻahu and Kauaʻi and says it works through more than 200 partner agencies. It also partners with Maui Food Bank for Maui County and The Food Basket for Hawaiʻi Island. If you are too stressed to sort the island network yourself, call 211 and ask for the closest pantry or distribution today.

Hawaiʻi Foodbank also offers SNAP application help, which can matter if your DHS case is stuck or you are not sure how to upload documents.

School meals and summer food

For public-school children, the Hawaiʻi DOE’s meal benefits page is the place to start. For the 2025–26 school year, Hawaiʻi says students who qualify for reduced-price meals receive one breakfast and one lunch daily at no charge. During summer, ask your school, 211, or local food bank about SUN Meals and SUN Bucks.

Health coverage and medical help in Hawaiʻi

For low-income mothers and children in Hawaiʻi, the main health door is Med-QUEST, not a hospital charity form and not a county office. If you are pregnant, uninsured, recently lost coverage, or your child has no insurance, start here fast.

How Med-QUEST works

You can start online through the Med-QUEST application path on the state site. Med-QUEST uses QUEST Integration managed care plans for most members. When this guide was reviewed, Med-QUEST listed five plan choices: AlohaCare, HMSA, Kaiser Permanente, ʻOhana Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

If Med-QUEST assigns a plan and it is not a good fit, the state says you can choose a different plan within 15 days of your enrollment choice notice. After that, members who have been in a plan for at least 12 months may request a plan change at any time. For application or eligibility questions, Med-QUEST lists island offices statewide and a main customer line at 1-800-316-8005.

Why this matters for single mothers

  • Pregnancy care, postpartum care, kids’ checkups, prescriptions, and specialist care usually move through Med-QUEST if you qualify.
  • If your child is on Med-QUEST, Hawaiʻi also has a $50 annual well-child exam incentive per eligible child after a completed well-child visit.
  • If you lose a job or your hours drop, recheck Med-QUEST instead of assuming you have to go uninsured.

If your plan blocks care or the assignment is wrong

Start with your health plan, but do not stop there. Hawaiʻi also has a Medicaid Ombudsman that helps members understand grievances and appeals. The ombudsman’s toll-free number is 1-888-488-7988.

Child care and school support

For many single mothers, child care is the gatekeeper benefit. If you cannot work, attend training, or stay in school without child care, the rest of the plan falls apart.

Hawaiʻi Child Care Subsidy

Hawaiʻi’s Child Care Subsidy program helps pay for legal child care settings for children under 13, and for some children ages 13 to 18 who cannot do self-care. DHS says parents or caretakers usually must be working, in school, or in job training, and gross income must not exceed 85% of state median income for the family size.

Hawaiʻi accepts child care subsidy applications year-round. The state says the payment may go to the family by EBT card or direct deposit, or directly to a licensed provider. Redeterminations are done every 12 months. That means this is one of the more practical supports for a mother who already has a provider and just cannot keep paying.

You can apply through the child care subsidy application portal linked on the DHS page or by paper form. If you need help finding a provider, use PATCH, Hawaiʻi’s statewide child care resource and referral service.

Preschool Open Doors

Preschool Open Doors is separate from the general child care subsidy. It helps with preschool tuition in the two school years before kindergarten, and Hawaiʻi says there is no parent activity requirement for POD the way there is for the regular child care subsidy.

This is also where timing matters. When this guide was reviewed in April 2026, the main DHS and PATCH pages still showed the 2025–26 POD cycle and a close date of January 30, 2026 for that round. If your child is preschool age, check the live DHS or PATCH page immediately for the next cycle instead of assuming it is open year-round.

Best practical move: if you need child care now, do both steps: apply for the general subsidy and contact PATCH. The application gets you into the payment system; PATCH helps you find actual care.

Pregnancy, postpartum, and infant help

Pregnancy and the first year after birth are usually when Hawaiʻi support systems stack best: Med-QUEST, WIC, home visiting, parenting support, and early-childhood services can all connect if you start early.

WIC in Hawaiʻi

The state’s WIC program is for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, plus infants and children under 5 who qualify. Hawaiʻi says it has 15 local agencies operating 28 clinics statewide. You can start with the online pre-application or call (808) 586-8175. If you are already on SNAP, do not assume WIC is automatic, but do apply — the state has specifically encouraged SNAP households to check WIC eligibility too.

Home visiting and parenting support

Hawaiʻi’s Your ʻOhana home visiting program offers free support for expecting parents and families with young children through kindergarten. This can help if you need help with feeding, bonding, child development, resource connections, or just getting your footing after a hard pregnancy or birth.

The Department of Health’s Parenting Support Programs also include the statewide Parent Line: Oʻahu (808) 526-1222, neighbor islands 1-800-816-1222. This is a real, practical call if you are isolated, exhausted, worried about your child’s behavior, or need community referrals.

If your baby or toddler may have a developmental delay

Use the state’s Early Intervention Section. Hawaiʻi early intervention serves children from birth to age 3 and supports both the child’s development and the parent’s ability to help at home.

Utility and bill help

Utility help in Hawaiʻi is real, but it is usually a bill payment made toward the account — not cash in your hand.

H-HEAP is the main state utility-help program

The Hawaiʻi Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP) helps with electric or gas bills in two ways:

  • Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI): for households facing shutoff or already in crisis. Hawaiʻi says ECI is accepted year-round, but monthly spots are limited and fill quickly.
  • Energy Credit (EC): for households that are not in crisis but need help with heating or cooling bills. This usually has a limited application period.

Hawaiʻi says households can receive one type of H-HEAP benefit per program year, and the program year runs from October 1 through September 30. DHS also says do not submit H-HEAP paperwork to DHS offices; island community action programs process applications.

The latest public DHS data available when this guide was reviewed showed average FY2024 payments of about $652 for Energy Crisis Intervention and about $857 for Energy Credit. That tells you H-HEAP is worth trying if your bill is the crisis.

Watch out: the H-HEAP page can show seasonal dates that are not fully updated yet. If you are reading after the listed window, call the local community action agency or PAIS and ask what the current Energy Credit intake dates are for your island.

Also call the utility itself the same day. Hawaiʻi’s H-HEAP page links directly to resources for Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiʻi Gas, and Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative. Even if H-HEAP is not open, a payment plan may stop a shutoff while you look for other help.

Work and training help

If you are already on TANF or TAONF, ask what First-To-Work can cover besides job search. Hawaiʻi says the program can support education, vocational training, job readiness, placement help, case management, child care, transportation, and work- or school-related expenses.

If you recently lost work, look at the dislocated worker program through DLIR’s Workforce Development system. Hawaiʻi specifically includes some displaced homemakers — people who relied on another family member’s income and are now no longer supported — so some newly single mothers may fit that route.

Quick warning about benefit cliffs: if you start a job, report it on time, but do not assume every benefit ends immediately. Ask each program what happens to your SNAP, child care, and cash before you drop a training plan or quit using a subsidy that is keeping you stable.

If your application gets denied, delayed, or ignored

This is common enough in Hawaiʻi that you should plan for it. Lost mail, missing verification, long callback times, and wrong-door applications can slow down a case fast.

  1. Do not start over unless you have to. First find your application date, case number, tracking number, and screenshots.
  2. Call the right system. For SNAP and financial assistance, use PAIS at 1-855-643-1643. For Med-QUEST, use 1-800-316-8005. For child care, use the Child Care Subsidy unit listed on the DHS page.
  3. Ask exactly what is missing. Do not accept “it’s processing” as the only answer if you have no food or a shutoff notice.
  4. Use appeal rights. Hawaiʻi DHS says you can request a hearing for SNAP and financial assistance using DHS Form 1461. Med-QUEST members can use plan grievances and appeals and can also request an administrative hearing.
  5. Get help while you wait. Use 211, food banks, WIC, H-HEAP, school meals, shelter providers, and legal aid.

Simple phone script

“Hi, I’m calling about my Hawaiʻi application for [SNAP / TANF / Med-QUEST / child care]. I applied on [date]. My case or tracking number is [number]. I am a single mother and I have [no food / an eviction notice / a shutoff notice / no coverage / no child care]. Please tell me: 1) whether my case is pending, denied, or missing documents; 2) exactly what you still need from me; 3) whether I qualify for expedited or crisis processing; and 4) how I request a hearing or appeal if this decision is wrong.”

Plan B while you wait: stack help. A stalled SNAP case does not stop you from using food banks or WIC. A delayed housing application does not stop you from asking for eviction mediation, family shelter, or H-HEAP. A delayed Med-QUEST decision does not stop you from calling the Medicaid Ombudsman or your island eligibility office.

Local and regional help in Hawaiʻi

Island differences matter most for housing, homelessness, food distribution, and local family support. One of the best statewide connectors is Aloha United Way 211, which covers all islands and offers interpretation in more than 150 languages.

Oʻahu

Long-term housing usually starts with HPHA. For family rent or homelessness crises, strong doors include Catholic Charities SHEG/HPP at (808) 521-4357, family assessment centers at (808) 202-9133 or (808) 202-9945, and IHS shelter routes for families and women.

Hawaiʻi Island

Voucher help is county-based through OHCD. For crisis housing, call Catholic Charities at (808) 935-4673, HOPE Services Hawaiʻi at (808) 935-3050, or Neighborhood Place of Puna family assessment at (808) 345-0202.

Maui County

Housing help routes are different from Oʻahu and run through the county and local providers. Good crisis contacts include Catholic Charities at (808) 873-4673, Family Life Center at (808) 877-0880, and Ka Hale A Ke Ola intake at (808) 242-4663.

Kauaʻi

Long-term housing usually starts with the county housing agency. For crisis help, Catholic Charities is at (808) 241-4673, Kauaʻi Economic Opportunity’s Manaolana shelter line is (808) 245-7692, and WIN Kauaʻi is (808) 245-1996.

For food, remember that Hawaiʻi Foodbank directly serves Oʻahu and Kauaʻi and works with Maui Food Bank and The Food Basket on the other islands. For child care searches, PATCH has offices and staff across the state.

Access barriers and special situations

  • Mixed-status families: do not assume “no” because of immigration status questions. Hawaiʻi’s TAONF exists precisely because some families are not eligible for federal TANF but still have children and need help.
  • Language barriers: DHS pages list a free interpreter line at 1-888-764-7586. 211 also offers live interpretation, and HPHA says it can schedule interpreters for housing applications.
  • No printer, scanner, or stable address: ask about paper forms, in-person drop-off, fax, or email options. Neighbor-island public housing still uses paper applications in several places. If your mailing address is unstable, fix that early because missed mail can kill a case.
  • Disability: a child care subsidy can continue past age 13 if a child cannot do self-care. For a child under 3 with developmental concerns, use Early Intervention. If you were working and are now temporarily unable to work, check Temporary Disability Insurance.
  • Child welfare housing problems: on Oʻahu, HPHA’s voucher system includes a Family Unification Program route tied to child welfare housing barriers. If housing is the reason your child may be removed or not reunified, ask about that directly.

Best places to start in Hawaiʻi

  1. PAIS — best first door for SNAP and financial assistance
  2. Med-QUEST — best first door for health coverage
  3. H-HEAP — utility shutoff and bill help
  4. HPO provider list — crisis housing, family shelter, rapid re-housing
  5. HPHA or your county housing agency — public housing and vouchers
  6. 211 — fastest statewide referral line across islands
  7. Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi — eviction, benefits, and family legal problems

Questions single mothers ask in Hawaiʻi

Does Hawaiʻi have a real cash grant for single mothers?

Yes, but it is usually TANF or TAONF, not a stand-alone “single mother grant.” That is Hawaiʻi’s main monthly cash help for families with children.

How much TANF can a family of three get in Hawaiʻi?

Using the latest public DHS maximum-benefit table available when this guide was reviewed, a family of three could see a maximum monthly amount of $788 if work-eligible or $985 if in the non-work or other eligible category. Actual benefits can be lower.

Is Section 8 open in Hawaiʻi right now?

It depends on the island. Oʻahu uses HPHA, and HPHA said its HCV waitlist was scheduled to open April 20 to April 27, 2026. Hawaiʻi Island’s county page says its waiting list has been open since August 1, 2025. Kauaʻi County announced its HCV list closed November 6, 2025 until further notice. Maui County runs its own program and posts openings separately.

Can I get food stamps fast in Hawaiʻi?

Possibly. Hawaiʻi says households with little or no money may qualify for expedited SNAP within seven days. Apply right away and say clearly that you need expedited service.

What if I am not a U.S. citizen or my children are citizens and I am not?

Do not assume you are out. Hawaiʻi has TAONF, a state-funded program that mirrors TANF for some families who are not eligible for federal TANF because of citizenship rules.

Where do I apply for child care help in Hawaiʻi?

Start with the DHS Child Care Subsidy program. If you need help finding a provider, call PATCH. If your child is in the two years before kindergarten, also check Preschool Open Doors.

What do I do if Hawaiʻi DHS never calls me back?

Call PAIS at 1-855-643-1643, ask exactly what is missing, and keep proof of your application. If the decision is wrong or the case is cut off, request a hearing using DHS Form 1461.

What if Med-QUEST assigned the wrong health plan?

Med-QUEST says you can choose a different plan within 15 days of your enrollment choice notice. If you are stuck, call Med-QUEST or the Hawaiʻi Medicaid Ombudsman.

Resumen en español

Esta guía explica la ayuda real para madres solteras en Hawái. No toda la ayuda es una “beca” o dinero libre. En Hawái, la ayuda más útil normalmente viene por medio de TANF o TAONF para efectivo, SNAP para comida, Med-QUEST para seguro médico, subsidios de cuidado infantil, programas de vivienda, y ayuda local por isla.

Si no tienes dinero, empieza con PAIS para SNAP y asistencia financiera. Si no tienes seguro médico o estás embarazada, empieza con Med-QUEST. Si tienes un aviso de desalojo o estás sin vivienda, llama a 211 y usa la lista de proveedores de vivienda de emergencia del estado. Si tienes un aviso de corte de luz o gas, revisa H-HEAP. Para embarazo, bebés y niños menores de 5 años, revisa WIC.

Muy importante: las reglas, fechas, y fondos pueden cambiar. Algunas páginas oficiales todavía mostraban fechas viejas cuando esta guía fue revisada en abril de 2026. Verifica siempre la información actual con la oficina oficial antes de asumir que un programa está cerrado o que no calificas.

About This Guide

This article was built from official Hawaiʻi sources and other high-trust local sources linked above, including Hawaiʻi DHS BESSD, Med-QUEST, HPHA, county housing agencies, Hawaiʻi DOH, DLIR, DCCA, the Hawaiʻi Judiciary, Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Foodbank, and local family-support organizations.

aSingleMother.org is not affiliated with the State of Hawaiʻi or any government agency.

Disclaimer

This page is for informational purposes only. It is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Rules, funding, availability, waitlists, benefit amounts, and eligibility can change. Always confirm current details with the official Hawaiʻi agency or provider before relying on a program.


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