Faith-Based Initiatives

The goal of the Office of Faith-Based Initiatives is to engage and support Idaho’s faith community to address the most pressing challenges that vulnerable children, adults, and families face throughout the state. 

Partner with us

We recognize that faith-based organizations are doing incredible work serving the citizens of Idaho, and, by serving as a trusted liaison, we seek to partner with these organizations to improve foster care, aid families in crisis, as well as build and protect other programs designed to strengthen the family within Idaho.

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Would you like to help us support Idaho's most vulnerable? Let's talk.

Resources

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The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine is a free, statewide community information and referral service, and is a program of the Idaho
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Foster parents are needed for children and youth of all ages.
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These programs provide temporary care and respite services, offering relief to foster and biological families.
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Aiming to inspire and equip people to be holy and helpful.
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A plan for supporting vulnerable children and families in need.
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The Department of Health and Welfare has prioritized strengthening child welfare as our agency-wide goal.
Faith-Based Initiatives Emails

DHW’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives produces periodic emails to keep those interested informed about the office’s activities and initiatives. Called “Mission Focused in Idaho: a check-in with DHW’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives,” the emails will share new and upcoming information, highlight upcoming events, and centralize news and resources important to the faith-based community. 

Contacts
Sage Dixon
Regional Director, Faith-Based Initiatives
Phone
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