Community Children's Councils

Community Engagement Branch

Out of School Time
Family and Community Engagement

Hawaii Department of Education

Community Children's Councils

Community Children’s Councils

Community Childrenʻs Councils (CCCs) are local community groups dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and their families. The CCCʻs collaborate with schools, families, and community organizations to improve educational outcomes, provide resources and workshops, and elevate parent voices in systems improvement and policy development.


Listen & Share Community Needs

Create a safe and brave space to hear about the needs of those in our community.


Build Meaningful Connections

Join a welcoming and nurturing space to connect, build lasting friendships and support one another.


Finding Solutions Together

Team up with other volunteers to find solutions and create better support for children and families.


Open Dialogue

Come together to have open conversations about the everyday experiences of our students and family members.


Share & Learn Resources

Discover helpful resources, exchange skills, and learn from one another to strengthen our community.


Engage in Community Activities

Get involved in activities that bring families together and help everyone grow along the way.


Lend a Hand & Make an Impact

Share your time, knowledge, and experiences by volunteering with the council to make a positive difference.

Collaborative Partners

Working together to uplift our keiki

Special Education Advisory Council logo
HILOPA'A logo
Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaii logo
Parents for Public Schools Hawaii logo
Child & Family Service logo
DD Council Hawaii logo
SPIN logo

Where are we?

Select an island below to explore details and join the meetings virtually.

Informational flyer titled “Community Children’s Councils (CCC).” The flyer explains that Community Children’s Councils are established within the Hawaiʻi Department of Education to collaborate with schools, families, and community organizations to improve education outcomes for students with disabilities and their families. It outlines what CCCs do, including sharing resources, engaging in community activities, discussing solutions, and elevating family voices. Participants include parents and caregivers, students and families, educators and school staff, and community partners. Community partners shown include Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaiʻi, DD Council Hawaiʻi, Special Education Advisory Council, Hīlopaʻa, and SPIN. The flyer shows statewide reach serving 17 CCCs across Hawaiʻi, listing districts on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui County, and Kauaʻi. A map of the Hawaiian Islands is displayed. Contact information is provided with a phone number, email address, website link, and QR code. The flyer notes it is updated in 2026 by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education.

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