Foster Care
It's Idaho's goal to have foster and foster-to-adopt parents who are able to meet the diverse needs and characteristics of children in foster care: children with special needs, minority children, sibling groups, older children, and children who are in residential or group care placement who would benefit from a family setting.
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Idaho foster youth invited to connect with Boise State student-athletes on the BLUE
Idaho kids in foster care will have the chance to meet and play games alongside Boise State student-athletes on the famous BLUE turf at Albertsons Stadium during the Fostering Future Broncos event on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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Health advisory expanded for CJ Strike Reservoir near Mountain Home
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for CJ Strike Reservoir after harmful algal blooms were identified, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. CJ Strike Reservoir is about 15 miles southwest...
DHW seeks public input to inform Rural Health Transformation Program application
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is seeking input to help inform the department’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program, created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The federal $50 billion Rural Health...