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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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NFL’s Scott Matlock joins Boise State Esports for game night with foster youth
Boise’s foster youth and families are invited to Game On at BSU Esports, an exciting evening of gaming, mentorship, and community featuring NFL star and Idaho native Scott Matlock. Hosted by Boise State Esports in partnership with the...
New program eases path to recovery and reunification for Idaho families
In an effort to prevent Idaho youth from entering foster care and to facilitate youth returning to their homes through family reunification, the Department of Health and Welfare has created a new substance use disorder referral process with...
Idaho Health and Welfare and Idaho State Museum partner to give foster families free museum access
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and the Idaho State Historical Society’s Idaho State Museum are excited to announce a new partnership that will provide free museum access to foster families and youth in foster care...