Keiki o KA 'aina family learning centers will help to increase literacy skills in the native hawaiian community through a series of direct services for children ages 0-8; provide caregiver training to…

The Keiki O Ka 'Aina Family Learning Centers project was awarded a $147,782 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program (CFDA 45.311). The grant will be used to increase literacy skills in the Native Hawaiian community through a series of direct services for children ages 0-8, including providing caregiver training to support literacy development, quality dual language (Hawaiian and English) books, and building awareness and use of Hawaii's public libraries. The project aims to benefit 1,500 children and 1,290 parents in Native Hawaiian communities on the islands of Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii, aligning with the NANH-L program's focus on enhancing digital services, educational programming, cultural preservation, and library infrastructure for Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026.

Keiki o KA 'aina family learning centers will help to increase literacy skills in the native hawaiian community through a series of direct services for children ages 0-8; provide caregiver training to support literacy development; provide quality dual language (hawaiian and english) books; and build awareness and use of hawai'i's public libraries. The KA waihona 'IKE project will fulfill their mission in communicating the vital importance of education, advocating for literacy, supporting parents as their keiki's first and best teacher, and empowering families to undertake leadership roles in their communities-all done within the context of hawaiian culture, traditions, and values. The project will benefit 1,500 children and 1,290 parents in native hawaiian communities on the islands of oahu, maui, and hawai'i.