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Foster families invited to Fostering Family Adventures event at Massacre Rocks State Park near American Falls
Foster and kinship families, and children across Idaho, are invited to a spring afternoon of outdoor exploration, hands-on learning, and connection at Massacre Rocks State Park on Saturday, May 2.
Fostering Family Adventures will take place...
Possible measles exposure occurs at Boise Airport
The Department of Health and Welfare is notifying travelers and others of a possible measles exposure at Boise Airport, Sunday, March 29, between 1:30 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. Idaho local public health districts notified Boise Airport officials...
Idaho Steelheads host Foster Family Night Feb. 7
The Department of Health and Welfare is proud to partner with the Idaho Steelheads for a special Foster Family Night on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Idaho Central Arena in Boise.
The evening will celebrate Idaho’s foster families during the...