Kokua Ohana Aloha (KOA) Program

 

The Hawaii National Guard Counterdrug Program is the host of the KOA program. The KOA program, formerly known as the Akamai program, is coordinated by the State of Hawaii Family Court 1st Circuit.

The KOA program consists of two evening sessions from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Families will receive a letter from the Family Court, which will provide session dates and a map . The sessions are for two evenings only Tuesdays or Thursdays. It is very important that families attend, those who do not will be referred to Family Court.

 

SCHEDULES: (Coming Soon)

Sample Request Letter (PDF)


  • Our Goals
  • KOA Presenters
  • Maps
  • Contact Us
  • Teach different ways of handling and preventing family conflict.
  • Teach practices to help strengthen family relationships and communication.
  • Help families to address their own family disagreements in a way that does not require police or court intervention.
    If you have questions regarding the rescheduling of your sessions, you may call Lt Colonel Tamah-lani Noh at 672-1520.

Our presenters are well respected and knowledgable individuals from the following organizations:

  • Honolulu Police Department
  • Victory Ohana
  • Office of Youth Services
  • Family Court

If you or your organization would like to volunteer your time to a great cause, please contact: SSG Celeste Paglinawan at 672-1519 or email: celeste.paglinawan@us.army.mil

 

SSG Celeste Paglinawan
Civil Operations Manager

Hawaii National Guard Counterdrug Office
3949 Diamond Head Rd. Bldg. 300
Honolulu, HI 96816-4495

Office: (808) 672-1519
Email: celeste.paglinawan@us.army.mil


 

 

LINKS:

HPPUD

KOA

Aloha Card

HIANG Site

HIARNG Site

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