Recommendations for Critical First Steps

Hawaiʻi partners recognize the financial crisis affecting the state because of COVID-19 pandemic and other budget shortfalls. While funding is needed, there are critical first steps needed to execute the strategic plan. Some of the recommendations for the critical first steps include: • Maximize existing resources to implement suggested strategies while exploring new funding sources

• Seek funding from public and private sources to accomplish the goals and objectives of the plan

• Find champions to work on parts of the plan, and bring on a Coordinator to facilitate implementation and collaboration

• Convene and define the role of a cross-sector leadership team, which includes family representatives