For Lawmakers

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

View the current DHW organization chart.

DHW Resources

Cover of the 2024-2025 edition of Facts, Figures, and Trends
A reference book about the department.
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 image of the 2025 edition of the Foster Parent Manual
A Guide to Fostering in Idaho: Nurturing Kids, Building Families. Information, training, and resources for Idaho Foster Parents.
Cover of the 2024 State of Mind Governors Report
Idaho Behavioral Health Planning Council 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 2026-2029 DHW Strategic plan featuring a father and son playing baseball in a park.
DHW's 5-year plans outlining how we will support Idahoans.
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