Hawaii State Child Welfare Services (CWS)

About this resource

The Hawaiʻi Child Welfare Services (CWS) branch, under the Department of Human Services (DHS), is dedicated to ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of children across the state. CWS operates on the belief that children thrive best within their own families and communities. When that's not possible, they work diligently to find safe, nurturing alternatives