Commit To Keiki

Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and expand access to care. It is also an opportunity to focus on where mental health truly begins, in the first 1,000 days of life. #CommitToKeiki

Infants are the largest group of child abuse and neglect victims in Hawaiʻi. In most cases, the perpetrator is a parent or caregiver. Prevention starts with reducing family stress and strengthening early supports. #CommitToKeiki

Child abuse and neglect rates are five times higher in families with low socioeconomic status. Prevention requires addressing root causes. #CommitToKeiki

Commit to Keiki’s monthly newsletter provides timely updates on early childhood policy, data, and priority measures affecting Hawaiʻi’s youngest keiki and families. Subscribe at committokeiki.org. #CommitToKeiki

Women experiencing intimate partner violence are more than twice as likely to experience postpartum depression, with risks peaking when abuse occurs during pregnancy. Caregiver well-being directly impacts early brain development. #CommitToKeiki

Family violence is preventable. Evidence-based strategies include strengthening economic supports, positive parenting approaches, and access to quality early care. #CommitToKeiki

Join us in supporting this important measure that helps ensure our youngest keiki and their families have the strong start they deserve. #CommitToKeiki

The lifetime economic burden of child abuse and neglect in Hawaiʻi is estimated at $2.6 billion. Prevention is fiscally responsible policy. #CommitToKeiki

Wishing our partners and community a Happy Easter. We appreciate the many individuals and organizations across Hawaiʻi who work every day to support families and strengthen outcomes for our youngest keiki. #CommitToKeiki

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Nearly 600 keiki under five in Hawaiʻi are confirmed victims of abuse and neglect each year. Prevention requires strengthening families, reducing stressors, and investing early. #CommitToKeiki

Keiki don’t develop in silos and our systems shouldn’t either. Early learning works best alongside strong mental health supports and family stability. #CommitToKeiki

Supporting Hawaiʻi’s youngest keiki requires collaboration across early learning providers, health professionals, family support organizations, businesses, and policymakers all working toward shared outcomes. #CommitToKeiki

By what age does nearly 90% of a child’s brain development occur? A) Age 5 B) Age 10 C) Age 15 Take a guess and swipe right to see if you are right. #CommitToKeiki

International Women’s Day is a moment to recognize the women who hold families, communities, and systems together. #CommitToKeiki

Did you know Hawaiʻi only has licensed child care capacity for about 25% of keiki under five? Access to early learning affects families, employers, and our economy. #CommitToKeiki

March is Preschool Education Month. High-quality early learning supports keiki development, working families, and long-term outcomes for Hawaiʻi. Early investment matters. #CommitToKeiki

Commit to Keiki works to increase investments in Hawaiʻi’s youngest keiki and their families. When families are supported early, keiki thrive. #CommitToKeiki

Nearly 90% of a child’s brain develops by age five. Early learning, family stability, and caregiver well-being shape lifelong outcomes. As the session continues, we urge lawmakers to invest in Hawaiʻi’s youngest keiki. #CommitToKeiki

The 2026 Legislative Session is underway, and Commit to Keiki is actively tracking legislation that aligns with our three priorities: child care and early learning, family violence prevention, and early childhood mental health. #CommitToKeiki

Happy Valentine’s Day from Commit to Keiki! #CommitToKeiki