Challenge
Families across Hawaiʻi needed a clear, trusted way to understand what early childhood services and supports were available from pregnancy through age five and how to access them. Information was often fragmented across multiple programs and agencies, requiring families to navigate complex systems and spend significant time to determine their eligibility.
Solution
We designed and developed FirstFiveHawaii.org as a centralized, family-friendly digital hub that simplifies how parents and caregivers navigate the state’s early childhood ecosystem. The experience features an intuitive eligibility screener that quickly identifies programs families may qualify for, removing guesswork and reducing search time. Clear pathways, multi-language translation and thoughtful UX design help families move forward with confidence.
Impact
Improved access to early childhood services
Families can more easily discover relevant programs and understand next steps, reducing barriers to support.
Stronger statewide coordination
By aligning resources and information in one place, collaboration is stronger across Hawaiʻi’s early childhood landscape.
Data-informed decision making
Showing the demand for specific programs helps partners better understand how to allocate funding strategically and plan resources more effectively.
I’m incredibly grateful for all the time, care, and guidance that 37 Gears put into making this possible. I can’t express my gratitude enough. I’m confident we chose the right team to help make this happen for Hawaiʻi”