SAMPLE TESTIMONY:

To:

Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair, Senator Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Vice Chair and Members of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means

From: INSERT NAME

Mahalo to the Chair, Vice Chair, and honored members of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means for hearing HB237 HD1 SD1, which would appropriate funds to the Department of Health’s Family Health Services Division to establish and oversee peer-to-peer support programs.

I am a parent (add in personal descriptors ex. of two boys from Kalihi) writing in strong support of peer-to-peer support programs. Optional: Insert Personal Story (ex. How have Hui parent support groups helped you in your parenting journey?)

This bill provides the needed support parents need to learn together, share resources, and build their self-confidence. By supporting peer-to-peer programs, you prioritize parents' mental health and well-being, which directly benefits their children in a positive way. I hope you can help support families through this bill.

Mahalo for your consideration.