Hawaii’s diligent recruitment plan describes the state's target of 25 percent of foster homes being able to care for teens. One strategy to achieve this goal includes collaboration with the Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF), which works with high school parent organizations to recruit families for teens.

In Hawaii, current and former foster youth age 14-26 who serve on HI H.O.P.E.S. youth leadership boards make foster parent recruitment presentations. The state’s Ohana Rewards program provides gift cards to individuals or groups that refer families that complete the licensure process.