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Rabies investigation highlights Idaho’s ongoing risk from bats
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) underscores a critical public health reality for Idaho: rabies, while rarely infecting humans, remains an ongoing threat, and awareness of the risk is very important after any exposure to wildlife. Any potential exposure to rabies requires prompt medical evaluation because the disease is almost
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David Ambroz believes every one of us has a role to play in supporting children in foster care and ending child poverty. “There’s something any of us, or all of
Kinship families across Idaho came together for a day of connection, recognition, and fun during the annual Idaho Kinship Family Day this past Saturday. Events were held simultaneously in Meridian, Pocatello, and Coeur d’Alene, drawing relatives, close family friends, and others
Idaho’s child welfare workers are the backbone of our efforts to keep children safe, support families in crisis, and build brighter futures across the state. Every day
Farragut State Park hosted north Idaho foster families last Saturday, Aug. 29, for a day of fun, learning, and togetherness. The event was the latest installment of a
Kinship caregivers—relatives, close family friends, or others with a strong family connection—play an essential role in giving children safe and loving homes when
When Lori lined up her adopted foster children for the Main Street Mile in their Idaho hometown last summer, the kids weren’t thrilled. They ran anyway. This year,
As I prepare to move on to a federal role for which I’m nominated, I want to express my gratitude to Idaho’s foster, kinship, and adoptive families—and to share my full confidence in the future of the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW).Gov. Brad Little has named Juliet
Never leave children in cars, especially during the summer. As summer temperatures rise across Idaho, it’s critical to remember that life-threatening heat-related
The Idaho Child Support program is celebrating a major milestone: 50 years of service to families across the state. Launched in 1975 as part of the federally
For Anne, fostering isn’t about numbers—it’s about growth. Still, the numbers tell part of the story: 18 years, 29 youth, four adoptions, and a home that rarely stands
Eastern Idaho has reached a milestone worth celebrating. As of June 30, Idaho’s Region 7—which covers eight counties in central and eastern Idaho—became the first of