Child &Family Service, a Hawaii nonprofit founded in 1899, celebrated the blessing of its new permanent Hilo location on Thursday.

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Child &Family Service, a Hawaii nonprofit founded in 1899, celebrated the blessing of its new permanent Hilo location on Thursday.

The event at the 6,000-square-foot center was attended by community leaders, elected officials, partners, donors and supporters.

Located adjacent to CFS’s former temporary office on Kilauea Avenue, the permanent Hilo facility expands access to critical services, including domestic violence support, comprehensive sexual abuse treatment, mental health counseling, and other family-centered resources.

During fiscal year 2026, CFS served 2,291 Hawaii Island families, “providing compassionate, comprehensive support to individuals and families facing challenges related to mental health, substance use disorders, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and other barriers to family well-being,” according to a press release.

A team of 48 Hilo-based employees works alongside community partners to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that helps individuals and families build safer, healthier futures.

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Construction of the center was made possible through a combination of federal and philanthropic investments. The project received a $2 million in federal funding appropriation secured by Hawaii’s congressional delegation, along with significant support from Earl Stoner and Sandi Osorio Stoner, the Stupski Foundation, the McInerny Foundation (Bank of Hawaii, Trustee), and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.

These five funding partners contributed more than $5.15 million toward the project. With additional contributions from other supporters, the project raised more than $6 million to bring the new facility to life.

“For more than 125 years, Child &Family Service has stood alongside Hawaii’s families during life’s most challenging moments,” Amanda Pump, president and CEO of CFS, said in the press release. “This new facility represents more than just a building — it reflects what is possible when government, philanthropy, and our community come together around a shared commitment to strengthen families. … We are deeply grateful to every partner and supporter who helped make this vision a reality and ensure that Hawaii Island families have access to the care, support, and resources they need to thrive,”

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, who attended the ceremony, said, “I was proud to help deliver $2 million in federal funding to make this permanent Hilo facility a reality. Every family deserves access to safe, compassionate care close to home, and this center ensures Hawaii Island residents will have the support they need for generations to come.”

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For more information, visit childandfamilyservice.org.