Haw. Rev. Stat. § 346-177: Program of incentive for registration.

Subject to the limits of legislative appropriations, the department may establish a program to encourage the registration of persons who provide care in private homes in violation of section 346-171. The program may include:

(1) Training of providers of care;

(2) Assistance to applicants in obtaining registration and complying with the minimum requirements;

(3) Counseling in providing quality care;

(4) Referrals of parents to providers;

(5) Assistance in obtaining benefits under or participation in federal and state child care programs; and

(6) Assistance in complying with business and tax regulations and requirements.