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Honoring the heart and soul of child welfare
March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the extraordinary people who dedicate their lives to protecting and uplifting children and families. In child welfare, our work is challenging, emotional, and complex—but it is also incredibly meaningful.Every day, our caseworkers, supervisors, and support staff show up with compassion and determination. They navigate difficult
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Idaho WIC (short for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) is a federally funded nutrition program for women, infants, and children. The program promotes healthy choices for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to
As part of Strategic Goal 3, the department is committed to serving Idahoans by making sure that:
The suicide rate in Idaho is reduced
Idahoans become as healthy and self-sufficient as possible through community-driven health initiatives
There is a measurable reduction in
COVID-19 trends in Idaho are heading in the wrong direction. We’re hearing about more infections, and 9 percent of COVID-19 test results are positive (up from 7.6 percent the week before). In addition, hospitalizations also are ticking up. The good news is that hospitalization
The Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) is working toward a future where adults, children, and their families who live with mental illness and addiction receive the behavioral health care services they need when they need them. This will help to make sure they have a better
Now that school is out and long summer days beckon us all into the outdoors, it’s time to be aware of potential infections that can be transmitted through the bite of ticks and mosquitoes. A bite from either can cause a disease that might seriously impact your health. It’s
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has engaged with our Strategic Plan as a “living” document. Each week, the senior leadership team discusses real-time updates. This work is informed by subject matter experts and the staff throughout the department
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded and strengthened its recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots.
CDC expanded booster
Idaho is doing some incredible work to expand and connect the behavioral health system in the state. The recent addition of crisis centers and recovery centers has moved the behavioral health system forward, however, there is still much work to do.
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It truly takes a village to raise a child, even in the best of times. But when a family is struggling to provide a safe and nurturing home for their children, it sometimes becomes necessary for a child to be placed with a foster family so they can be safe while their parents
Although winter is loosening its grip gradually in Idaho, the beginning of the next fiscal year on July 1 will arrive all-too quickly. One of the key annual milestones we work to achieve at that time is submission of our annually-updated five-year strategic plan
It is no longer a federal mandate to wear a mask on public transportation and in transportation hubs, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued updated COVID-19 guidance about masks and travel to help people assess their risk for infection so they can