Family Development Services history

In 1998, Model Cities established its community development corporation for the purpose of fully integrating human services with economic development.

In 1999, the Foundation celebrated its centennial.

In the 2000’s, the Foundation continued working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice by building and shaping the prekindergarten to third grade initiative which aimed to create strong connections between learning experiences across these critical years.

2001• Child & Family Service expands autism programs• CFS receives a contract to operate Head Start program on Kaua’i, receives a record $500,000 gift from the Hartley Foundation.

In 2003, members of the two groups, above, formed the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child.

2004• 20th Annual Child’s Play Golf Tournament raises more than $150,000 • ‘Ohana of the Year program also celebrates 20th year• CFS budget reaches $30 million per year with more than 750 employees statewide.

Office of Human Services and Emergency Preparedness and Response (2006, Federal Register E6-21010) Visit disclaimer page

2007• Child & Family Service enters into collaborations with the YWCA of Oahu, develops a Human Services Hui, and collaborates with the Consuelo Foundation in efforts to grow its Philippines adoption program.

2008• On January 1, 2008, Turning Point for Families, a domestic violence treatment and prevention organization in Hilo and Kona, merged with Child & Family Service. • On March 24, ground was broken on the new emergency shelter and transitional housing facility.

In 2009, Family Development was fortunate to gain Robert as a full partner in the firm.

In July 2011, the department changed its name to Human Development and Family Studies to better reflect its mission and vision.

Office on Trafficking in Persons (2015, Federal Register 2015-14313 Visit disclaimer page)

In April 2016, the Administration for Children and Families celebrated its silver anniversary Visit disclaimer page.