ABOUT THE MAUI FARM 

MISSION

Our mission is to provide long-term care and supportive services for troubled youth and their families, while nurturing their growth and development to become  responsible, contributing members of the community. We provide residential services in an "`Ohana Model"  farm-based family style environment.
 

PHILOSOPHY

We believe that the child's home environment has the greatest impact on the child's attitude, motivation and success in realizing his/her potential. We believe that farm life, which includes the family, nurtures the individual's awareness of the relationship between one's self and the natural environment in which he or she lives. We believe in natural law and respect it. "Hi'i poi i ka aina aloha. E malama pono i ka aina mai ke ola," is interpreted to mean cherish the beloved land. Take good care of the land, it grants you life. This awareness present the realization of our role as stewards of the land, ocean, plants and animals. In realizing and acting upon this responsibility, the individual improves their mind, heart and body, thus creating a sense of balance and harmony within the self can then be extended into our relationship with others.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The Maui Farm's philosophy and guiding principles are used as the foundation for the development and delivery of our programs and services. Our guiding principles are:

• Family Style Environment: Youth and families are provided a safe, structured, consistent, caring and nurturing home environment in which to learn the basic functions in a healthy family.

• Experiential Approach: Activities and "hands on" experiences incorporated into all aspects of the program are an important methodology for helping youth and families develop healthy attitudes, values and skills, and to attain goals and outcomes.

• Commitment to a Continuum of Care: Working in collaboration with our partners, the services offered together create a circle of support that nurtures and guides individuals and families in their process of healing, while helping them to transition to community-based housing and self-sufficiency.

• Cultural Competency: Services that incorporate a holistic approach to healing the mind, heart and body,  and are delivered by culturally sensitive and competent individuals, are appropriate and effective for the youth and families we serve.