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Kamali’i Foster Family Agency
EMPOWERING EVERY CHILD WITH LOVE, SUPPORT AND A BRIGHT FUTURE
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About
The Initial Idea of Kamali’i Foster Family Agency (KFFA)
Started in 1996 as the brain child of Eric Mortensen and Lee Burton. Each person having a responsibility in building the foundation. Eric was responsible to be the writer/program developer and Lee being the designated spokesperson for the agency teaching prospective foster parent classes. Through perseverance and the efforts of many, KFFA was finally incorporated in the State of California in April 1998.
Kamali’i the Hawaiian word for “children” was a name given to the agency by its first believer and financial backer Moses Moke Manewa. Mr. Manewa retired as a Honolulu Police Officer after serving the force for 32 years spending many of his years patrolling the streets of Waipahu, Wai’anae, Pearl City, Honolulu, and many other cities on the islands of O’ahu.
News and Events
Continued Resource Family Training – 10am – 12pm
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Storm Baseball Game
Kamali’i Haven – Resource Parent Support Group
Continued Resource Family Training – 5:00pm – 7pm
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Continued Resource Family Training – 5:00pm – 7pm
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Kamali’i Haven – Resource Parent Support Group
Our Goal
Our goal is to provide children and families with support services that will allow for a healthy and nurturing home environment for a child in need from foster care placement to family reunification.
Agency Services
Intensive Services Foster Care
Kamali’i Independent Living Program
Transitional
Housing
Resource Parent
Association
Kamali’i Kid’s
Club
Mental Health
Services
Featured Success Story
Renewed and Changed
Jacquline is a 17-year-old female who came into care with Kamali’i Foster Family Agency, Inc. after a tumultuous past. Jacquline had been in and out of foster care and temporary relative placements for years. When she entered our program, she had been AWOL for almost two weeks prior. Jacquline arrived at the home of Ms. P with a history of substance abuse, truancy and a criminal background. Jacquline had already completed a program for her substance abuse problems but was unable to return home due to parental substance issues and their inability to make Jacquline attend school. Read More
Handsome’s Story
The call came early in the morning. A tiny drug exposed newborn was at a local children’s hospital and needed a loving home as soon as possible. My heart began to race as I reflected on an innocent eleven day old baby fighting for his life (all alone) in the Neonatal Intensive Unit. I couldn’t drive fast enough and later that day I was leaving the hospital with my precious son.
The first year of his life was challenging at times and I was always so thankful for the support and genuine concern of the social worker’s at Kamali’i. Parental visits were tumultuous; he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, and had numerous doctor visits for drug withdrawal and delays. In my heart. Read More
Kamali'i Foster Family Agency Corporate Office:
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
ADDRESS: Riverside County Office 31772 Casino Drive, Suite B Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
VOICE: (951) 674-9400
San Diego County Recruitment and Training Center:
OFFICE HOURS: By Appt. Only
ADDRESS: 145 Vallecitos de Oro, Suite 210
San Marcos, CA 92069
VOICE: (760) 761-4300
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At Kamali’i, we are devoted to creating a loving and supportive space for children in need. Your kindness has the power to transform lives. You can make an impact by donating through our Amazon Wishlist or PayPal. Together, we can bring hope and care to children in need. Thank you for your support!