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Maui Infant and Early Childhood Professional Support Group

Starting October 12, 2023, AIMH HI will be holding support groups every 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 4PM-5:30PM. Click here for flyer and more information. At this time, we are offering this free support group to the community of providers working in prenatal-five. If there is interest, we will continue to offer this space in service to our colleagues.

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Celebrate Babies Week 2024

Every year, Infant Mental Health Associations across the globe come together for a special week dedicated to honoring infants, toddlers, young children, their families, and the incredible early childhood professionals who support them. Join us and thousands of others as we Celebrate Babies and the vital relationships that help them thrive!

Celebrate Babies with AIMH HI - A week dedicated to celebrating infants, toddlers, young children, their families and early childhood professionals across the globe! Visit www.celebratebabiesweek.org for more information.

To learn more on the state of babies in Hawaiʻi, check out the Kids Count Data Center to search statistics here.

Check out the 2024 Recap below! October 21-25, 2024

Day 1: He Keiki Aloha Nā Mea Kanu. Plants are beloved children; with nourishment, care and love, they flourish. We kicked off Celebrate Babies week with the game: Who’s That Baby? Participants were welcomed to guess which of our team members matches each adorable baby photo for a chance to win a $5 Starbucks gift card

Day 2: He lei poina ‘ole ke keiki A lei never forgotten is the beloved child. We continued day 2 of Celebrate Babies week by sharing this video of lei making with keiki and their ohana. In this video, you’ll find more information on how bonding with your keiki through learning about your culture can create deep and meaningful connections.

Giving and receiving a lei symbolizes the sharing of Aloha, encompassing love, compassion, and kindness. Thus, the lei serves as a tangible representation of the interconnectedness and warmth defining the Hawaiian spirit.

Day 3: Lana kakou i ka hau'oli o ha'i. We rise by uplifting others lei never forgotten is the beloved child. We rise as a community when we uplift local Hawaiian voices, especially those creating children's books that celebrate the unique culture, language, and stories of the islands. By supporting these writers, we help preserve Hawaiian traditions and pass down the values of aloha, ʻohana, and respect for the land to future generations. When keiki see themselves reflected in the stories, characters, and settings of their homeland, it strengthens their connection to their heritage and instills pride in who they are. Promoting the work of local Hawaiian authors not only enriches the literary world but also ensures that the voices of Hawaiʻi's people and culture continue to thrive for generations to come. Click the images on the left to check out Children's Books around Hawaii.

Day 4: Part of Celebrating Babies is ensuring that those who make policies impacting our community recognize the importance of the first five years of life. We're excited to announce that Governor Josh Green recognizes this week, October 21st - 25th, 2024 as Celebrate Babies Week in Hawaiʻi! Check out the proclamation.

The Kids Count Data Book provides population data on children across the United States from birth to age 17. Hawaii is home to 77,646 children under age four, as of 2023. From 2018 to 2022, 12.4% of children under age six in Hawaii lived in poverty, while 30% were in low-income families. Additionally, 28.2% of children in Hawaii come from immigrant families, with 77,000 children fitting this category in 2022. Moreover, 36.1% of families in Hawaii had children during the same period, offering a broad view of child well-being in the state.

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Day 5: ʻAʻohe puʻu kiʻekiʻe ke hoʻāʻo ʻia e piʻi. No cliff is so tall it cannot be climbed. We celebrated babies on Day 5 of this week by hosting a hike and diaper drive at Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail. Mahalo to those who were able to join us, and those who were able to donate diapers and wipes to Aloha Diaper Bank. Special mahalo to Liliʻuokalani Trust and ʻOhana Health Plan for participating. 

Celebrate Babies Week 2023

Celebrate Babies Week was October 16 - 19, 2023! Check out how we celebrated all week long:

Day 1, October 16, 2023:

Day 3, October 17, 2023:

Day 4, October 18, 2023:

Day 2, October 17, 2023:

Day 5, October 20, 2023:

AIMH HI Celebrated the last day of Celebrate Babies Week with our Annual Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Forum! If you attended the forum and have questions, or would like to follow up, please reach out to info@aimhhi.org