For Lawmakers

Idaho state lawmakers set the budget and policy direction for the Department of Health and Welfare. This page contains resources to support lawmakers as they evaluate programs across DHW’s 10 divisions. 

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DHW Resources

Cover of the 2025-2026 edition of Facts, Figures, and Trends
A reference book about the department
Cover for 2026 Guide to Fostering In Idaho Publication
A Guide to fostering in Idaho — Nurturing Kids, Building Families. Information, training, and resources for Idaho foster parents
Self-Reliance performance report
Monthly program participation and expenditures in Medicaid and Self-Reliance
Federal Funds Inventory 2024 cover
Document describing all federal grants awarded to DHW
Cover of the 2024 State of Mind Governors Report
Idaho Behavioral Health Planning Council's report to the governor, legislature, and judiciary
Front page of the January 2024 Legislative Update
Monthly updates provided to lawmakers on current events within DHW
Cover of the SFY 2027-2030 Strategic Plan with a woman and her young son hiking near a lake
DHW's 5-year plans outlining how we will support Idahoans
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