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News Updates
Idaho receives nearly $5 million to further strengthen home visiting services and keep children with their families
The Department of Health and Welfare will receive nearly $5 million in federal funding to strengthen voluntary home visiting services for pregnant women and families with young children, adding to Idaho’s growing investment in services...
Fostering Family Adventures heads to Harriman State Park Sept. 26
Idaho foster and kinship families will have another opportunity to connect, explore, and enjoy the outdoors during the next Fostering Family Adventures event Sept. 26 at Harriman State Park on the banks of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake...
Idaho celebrates kinship families with four events Saturday
The Department of Health and Welfare will celebrate kinship families with four events across the state this Saturday, Sept. 12, as part of National Kinship Care Month.
Idaho Kinship Family Day events will be held simultaneously from 11 a.m...
Health Advisories
DHW issues health advisory for Mann Lake near Lewiston
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Mann Lake, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
Mann Lake is approximately 8 miles southeast of the city center in Lewiston and 3 miles southwest of...
Health advisory issued for CJ Strike Reservoir, Snake River Arm
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for CJ Strike Reservoir, Snake River Arm, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
Samples were taken at North Park Boat Ramp, Snake River Arm...
DHW issues health advisory for Winchester Lake
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Winchester Lake, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
Winchester Lake is near U.S. Highway 95 at Winchester Lake State Park, approximately a half...