Child Welfare Advisory Board | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

The Child Welfare Advisory Board (CWAB) provides input to the Director of the Department of Health and Welfare, the Division Administrator of Youth Safety and Permanency, and other representative groups regarding activities or issues which may have an impact on child welfare in Idaho. The board reflects and represents community and stakeholder interests, provides input and support around legislation, and communicates the program’s purpose and mission to members of the community. The board is not a governing body that makes decisions regarding public policy.

About

Board members are appointed by the Director of the Department of Health and Welfare. Membership includes representation from the Idaho Supreme Court, the Developmental Disabilities program, the Infant Toddler program, Casey Family Programs, a prosecuting attorney, Child Welfare staff and leadership, a parent with lived experience, a tribal representative, a former foster youth, a community service provider, parent and child attorneys, foster parents, a Citizen Review Panel member, a member from the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, and others as appointed.

Meeting Materials

Agendas

Meeting agendas can be found at this link.

Minutes

Meeting minutes cana be found at this link after they have been approved by the board.

Nomination Form

If you are interested in joining the Child Welfare Advisory Board, please submit a nomination form (linked above). While there may not be a seat available at the moment, we encourage nominations and will reach out in the case of a vacancy.