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Keiki bond with imprisoned dads at Easter-themed event

Halawa Correctional Facility hosted its first Keiki Day on April 12, an Easter-­themed collaboration with Keiki O Ka ‘Aina Family Learning Centers. Four incarcerated fathers participated in the event, which was designed as an incentive for eligible fathers who exhibited good behavior and completed parenting classes.

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Inmate Anthony Pereira awaited the arrival of his family for the Easter themed visitation day at Halawa Correctional Facility on April 12.
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Inmate Mohomiid Wicks was showered with attention from his family.
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Larger than life Easter bunnies, outdoor games and activity tents were placed for the Easter-themed visitation day at Halawa Correctional Facility.
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Inmate Mohomiid Wicks played a game with his family.
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Inmate Anthony Pereira carried a family member in search for a game to play.
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Larger than life Easter bunnies, outdoor games and activity tents were placed for the Easter-themed visitation day.
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Inmate Mohomiid Wicks played a game with his family.
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Anthony Pereira carried a family member.
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Inmate Mohomiid Wicks held a hand as they walked past the Easter themed decorations.
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Inmate Anthony Pereira shared a flower-shaped pin wheel destined for an Easter basket.
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Inmate Anthony Pereira played a game with rings and bunny ears.
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Inmates, their families, social services volunteers and the Easter bunny held hands for the lunch prayer.
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Larger than life Easter bunnies, outdoor games and activity tents were placed for the Easter-themed visitation day.
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Larger than life Easter bunnies, outdoor games and activity tents were placed for the Easter-themed visitation day.
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Inmate Mohomiid Wicks was showered with attention from his family.
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Inmates Mohomiid Wicks, left, and Anthony Pereira played a game with rings and bunny ears.
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Inmates Henry Smalls, left, and Mohomiid Pereira played a game with rings and bunny ears during the Easter-themed visitation day at Halawa Correctional Facility.
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Social services volunteers were on hand to lend a festive touch of soap bubbles to the Easter-themed visitation day at Halawa Correctional Facility.

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Keiki bond with imprisoned dads at Easter-themed event