Search
Showing 551 - 600 of 1544 results
Webpage
/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias
… Disease and Related Dementias Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and is a specific disease. Dementia, not a … The program’s mission is to expand awareness, education, supports, and services for individuals living with ADRD and …
Webpage
/providers/center-excellence/crisis-mobile-response-team-competency-center-mrt
… Crisis Mobile Response Team Competency Center (MRT) The Center of Excellence Crisis Mobile Response Team Competency Center … create, provide, and share expertise, best practices, and support for Crisis MRT programs throughout Idaho. Idaho's …
Webpage
/services-programs/financial-assistance/about-tafi
… households to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials. Overview TAFI is Idaho's cash assistance … programs you may be eligible for provide food assistance, child care assistance, and Medicaid. Eligible families can … Cash benefit amount The TAFI Program pays up to a maximum of $309 per month for eligible families - up to the lifetime …
Webpage
/providers/opioid-use-disorder/training-continuing-education
… Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Section 1262 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 removed the … and technical assistance to child welfare, dependency court and substance abuse treatment professionals to improve …
Webpage
/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/ems-personnel
… EMS Personnel Idaho EMS personnel licensing falls under the jurisdiction of the Bureau. To practice EMS in Idaho as an Emergency … up to an agency’s license level as follows: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Intermediate Life Support (ILS) for a 911 …
Webpage
/about-dhw/about-dhw
… About DHW Dedicated to strengthening the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Message from Director Juliet Charron It is an … North and South provide treatment for people who have been court-ordered into the state’s custody. State Hospital West …
Webpage
/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/newborn-hearing-screening
… program is called Idaho Sound Beginnings. Hearing loss is the most common birth disorder in newborns. A hearing … screening should be completed within the first month of life. Children born in Idaho birth centers receive a hearing …
Webpage
/services-programs/food-assistance/manage-my-snap
… Using your SNAP benefits You'll receive your EBT card the first time you apply and are approved. If anything … need to get a new card. Report any name changes and change of address right away, because your card might not be … or gaming Someone who is aged 18-54 and does not have children in their household begins working fewer than 20 …
News
/news/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare adopts rule for timely activation of crisis standards of care December 11, 2020 Author DHW Communications At an emergency board meeting today, the Board of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-block-grant
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health and Welfare is seeking public …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-seeks-public-comment-title-v-maternal-and-child-health-mch-block
… DHW seeks public comment on Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Department of Health and Welfare is seeking public …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-set-meet-may-21-boise
… The Idaho Behavioral Health Council set to meet May 21 in Boise Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Behavioral Health … virtually and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho Supreme Court Building, 451 W. State St. The agenda will be provided …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-advisory-board-meet-march-17
… The Idaho Behavioral health Advisory Board to meet March 17 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Behavioral Health … via Webex and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho Supreme Court Building, 451 W State Street, Boise. The agenda will …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-council-scheduled-meet-oct-22
… The Idaho Behavioral Health Council is scheduled to meet Oct. 22 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Behavioral Health … via Webex and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho Supreme Court Building, 451 W State St., Boise. Resources Agenda …
Webpage
/about-dhw/nondiscrimination
… Nondiscrimination The Department of Health and Welfare is committed to equal … The Emergency Food Assistance Program, Women Infants and Children (WIC), and other USDA Food and Nutrition programs …
Webpage
/providers/brain-health-alzheimers-dementia-family-caregivers-across-lifespan-providers
… neurocognitive disorder (66-317) who are in crisis and get them back to their homes after medical treatment." This law … there is more administrative burden on the hospitals and county prosecutors to work together throughout. There are … which includes sample forms created by partners like Ada Country Prosecutors and a few hospitals, located in this …
Webpage
/health-wellness/environmental-health/what-radon
… gas you can't see, smell, or taste. It naturally comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. Radon can enter your home … methods are not required by law in Idaho unless a city or county has specifically adopted them into their local …
News
/news/idaho-part-nationwide-outbreak-salmonella-recently-linked-consumption-red-onions
… Idaho part of nationwide outbreak of Salmonella recently linked to … 6, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Public health officials in the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) are urging … People most likely to have severe illness are children younger than 5years, adults 65 years and older, and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-behavioral-health-clinical-care-workgroup-meet-march-19
… The Idaho Behavioral Health Clinical Care Workgroup to meet March 19 The Idaho Behavioral Health Clinical Care Workgroup is … via Webex and in the Lincoln Conference Room, Idaho Supreme Court Building, 451 W State Street, Boise. The agenda will …
Webpage
/services-programs/health-behavioral-health-and-substance-use-disorder
… and information specific to your area, select from the category of buttons on our online database that is specific to the … Find Idaho Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings per your county or city and take the next step to overcome alcohol …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comment-weatherization-bipartisan-infrastructure
… DHW accepting public comment on the Weatherization Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 2022-20273 State Plan Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The Idaho Department of Health Welfare is holding a virtual public hearing from 9 …
Webpage
/services-programs/medicaid-health/youth-empowerment-services-yes
… Services (YES) Youth Empowerment Services (YES) is the mental health system of care in Idaho for children with serious emotional disturbance (SED) — a term …
News
/news/idaho-foster-youth-invited-connect-boise-state-student-athletes-blue
… invited to connect with Boise State student-athletes on the BLUE October 31, 2025 Author DHW Communications Idaho … Nov. 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), Boise State Athletics, … Stadium is a symbol of Idaho pride, and this event gives children in foster care a chance to create memories and …
News
/news/dhw-recommends-idaho-providers-follow-fda-and-cdc-guidance-temporarily-pause-administering
… FDA and CDC guidance to temporarily pause administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is recommending that Idaho … received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath …
Webpage
/services-programs/medicaid-health/apply-katie-beckett
… Apply for Katie Beckett The Katie Beckett program provides additional assistance to eligible children who have long-term disabilities, mental illness, or … following criteria: Live in Idaho Be a child under the age of 19 Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen Have a …
Webpage
/services-programs/sub-domain-creative-arts
… Sub-domain: Creative Arts The Creative Arts sub-domain covers goals 46 and 47 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide … materials, paints, paper, scissors, glue, crayons). Make adaptations by adding handles or grips to art tools to make …
Webpage
/providers/idaho-time-sensitive-emergency/education-and-resources
… Feel free to send in your informational flyer or post to the TSE Branch staff tse@dhw.idaho.gov to be posted here. … Quality Collaborative are pleased to present a series of learning opportunities in pregnancy patient safety. … Idaho 2017 - 2021 Data Rates of Traumatic Injury by Idaho County 2023 Idaho TSE Registry - Annual Data Summary 2019 …
Webpage
/services-programs/medicaid-health/medicare-medicaid-members
… enhanced plan benefits. If you fall into this category, there are two programs available for you, the Medicare … you and provide your health insurance card. Both programs offer care coordination services to help you with your … following counties (if you aren't enrolled in the MMCP): Ada, Adams, Bannock, Benewah, Bingham, Blaine, Boise, …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meet-friday-vote-rule-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Friday to vote on rule for crisis standards of care Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will meet via WebEx …
Webpage
/providers/behavioral-health-providers/idaho-transformational-collaborative-outcomes-management-tcom
… through community-wide collaboration. About Idaho TCOM The Idaho TCOM Institute promotes collaboration between … system partners to standardize the delivery and application of the TCOM tools, including the Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) and Crisis …
News
/news/lead-contaminated-cinnamon-applesauce-impacts-idaho-children-and-families
… Author DHW Communications State and local public health officials have identified two children in Idaho whose blood … after eating recalled cinnamon applesauce products . The affected children live in Elmore and Ada counties. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
Webpage
/services-programs/domain-2-physical-well-being-health-and-motor-development
… 2: Physical Well-Being, Health and Motor Development During the first years of life, the human body changes continuously and … delays may benefit from assistive technology or adaptive equipment, specialized activities, space, play …
News
/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for west side of American Falls Reservoir September 30, 2024 Author DHW … Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the West side of American Falls Reservoir, between the boat … stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or dizziness. If your liver is …
News
/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-henrys-lake
… Health advisory issued for west side of Henry’s Lake September 25, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a … stomach pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. You might have a headache, muscle weakness, or dizziness. If your liver is …
News
/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-aug-15
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet Aug. 15 August 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its … in Boise. Agenda items include an update from Director Alex Adams on progress to date regarding child welfare, …
News
/news/statement-dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-about-legislative-services-office-audit
… from DHW Director Dave Jeppesen about Legislative Services Office audit August 21, 2023 Author DHW Communications … of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen issued the following statement in response to the State of Idaho … advice of his office. In a related case, the Idaho Supreme Court will hear on appeal a case that gets to the heart of …
Webpage
/health-wellness/environmental-health/drinking-water-and-private-wells
… Drinking Water and Private Wells Drinking water is one of our most valuable and vulnerable resources. In Idaho 95% … water, and irrigation water that has been absorbed into the ground where is collects. Contaminants in Idaho’s … may include: Upset stomach Vomiting Fever Diarrhea Children and older adults are more vulnerable to these …
Webpage
/services-programs/domain-4-general-knowledge
… Domain 4: General Knowledge During the first few years of life, children gain greater knowledge … or who are at risk for developmental delays, may require adaptations to support their development. Summary of 2019-20 …
Webpage
/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/find-local-program
… Participating families gain knowledge and skills to support their children’s health and well-being, ensuring a great … start to life. Eligibility Home visiting serves a variety of families including: Expectant mothers or families that … Parents as Teachers website Southwest District Health (Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, Owyhee) …
Webpage
/providers/certified-family-homes/more-provider-resources
… best practices, provider manuals, important forms, and other resources for certified family home (CFH) providers. … the revised 2026 BNA Worksheet . Rationale The Division of Welfare is the official source of the BNA calculation; … you're in, use this tool to look up your city, zip or county's region in Idaho. View Region Locator …
News
/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-parks-and-rec-partner-offer-opportunities-foster-families
… Idaho Health and Welfare and Idaho Parks and Rec Partner to Offer Opportunities for Foster Families August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and the Idaho … the lives of Idaho’s children,” said DHW Director Alex Adams. The agencies would like to invite the press to a …
News
/news/dhw-will-resume-applications-idaho-child-care-program-january
… DHW will resume applications to Idaho Child Care Program in January November 14, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will resume accepting …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hosts-negotiated-rulemakings-child-care-licensing
… DHW hosts negotiated rulemakings for child care licensing Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The department will host virtual negotiated rulemakings …
News
/news/pertussis-whooping-cough-rise-southwest-idaho
… Pertussis (whooping cough) on the rise in southwest Idaho March 8, 2024 Author DHW Communications The number of people reported with pertussis in southwest Idaho during … pregnant women and those who come in contact with young children, including their families, to get vaccinated …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-holds-public-hearing-160602-child-care-and-foster-care-licensing
… DHW holds public hearing on 16.06.02 – CHILD CARE AND FOSTER CARE LICENSING DOCKET NO. 16-0602-2201 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting 16.06.02 – CHILD CARE AND … September 23, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MT) Join from the meeting link …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-holds-public-hearing-160602-child-care-and-foster-care-licensing-0
… DHW holds public hearing on 16.06.02 – CHILD CARE AND FOSTER CARE LICENSING DOCKET NO. 16-0602-2201 Type of notice/meeting Public Meeting 16.06.02 – CHILD CARE AND … September 20, 2022, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (MT) Join from the meeting link …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-child-care-state-plan-public-hearing
… Idaho Child Care State Plan Public Hearing Type of notice/meeting … noon (MDT) June 14. Resources Register to attend Review the state plan Event End Date Mon, 06/14/2021 - 12:00 Event …
News
/news/board-health-and-welfare-meet-june-6
… Board of Health and Welfare to meet June 6 June 3, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its … Agenda items include introduction of incoming Director Alex Adams, remarks by Adams, and introductions for key staff …
News
/news/dhw-launches-internal-review-syringe-exchange-program
… DHW launches internal review of syringe exchange program February 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications Under the direction of Governor Brad Little, the Department of … a pervasive and devastating impact on Idaho families and children. The department supports all efforts to protect …
Webpage
/services-programs/211
… Welcome to 211 The 211 Idaho CareLine is a free, statewide community … information and referral service, and is a program of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Our … Kinship Information and Support Request Are you raising a child when their parents are unable to? Resources and …