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DHW will resume applications to Idaho Child Care Program in January

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will resume accepting applications to the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) starting on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

DHW successfully ends temporary housing program for youth in foster care

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has ended its practice of using short-term rentals to temporarily house foster children with complex needs while they await more permanent placements.

Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted today to approve a program that will give youth in foster care and one foster parent within each household free fishing licenses in 2025. 

Health advisory issued for Lake Cascade and below Cascade Dam

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Lake Cascade (two hours north of Boise on Highway 55) and the North Fork of the Payette River below Cascade Dam, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.

Health advisory issued for Lake Lowell

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Lake Lowell, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.

Lake Lowell is about 5 miles south of the Nampa, Caldwell area, in the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.

Health advisory issued for Spring Valley Reservoir

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Spring Valley Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Spring Valley Reservoir is about 18 miles east of Moscow, Idaho, north of Highway 8.

Boise State student-athletes to host foster families on iconic BLUE turf

Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to meet and kick around with Boise State University student-athletes on the famous BLUE turf at Albertsons Stadium.

Health advisory issued for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the south end of Thorn Creek Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Thorn Creek Reservoir is about 22 miles north of Gooding, Idaho, on Highway 46.

Health advisory issued for Cedar Creek Reservoir near Twin Falls

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Cedar Creek Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.

Health advisory issued for west side of American Falls Reservoir

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the West side of American Falls Reservoir, between the boat dock and Fairview, Idaho, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.