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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-10
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … hw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef27202eef5e84321114dc7d26f14472a American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-21
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed912665a67e9211affed8f22d462e4a7 The Idaho Department of Health …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/crisis-services-and-quick-reaction-team-qrt
… you need a care coordinator to explore immediate supports for your youth or to request out of home placement: call … team may need additional support when they are encountering complex challenges implementing a plan to resolve your youth … . If you would like to be anonymous, please visit https://app.keysurvey.com/f/1391131/5d8d/ so the …
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/news/update-contact-phd-first-case-novel-coronavirus-reported-south-central-idaho-second-state
… UPDATE CONTACT FOR PHD: First case of novel coronavirus reported in south … and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public … please call your healthcare provider in advance of a visit to discuss your symptoms and next steps. Everyone …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comment-rules-low-income-home-energy-assistance
… DHW accepting public comment on rules for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Type of … United States Meeting number (access code): 2761 050 6261 Meeting password: wAKNqJPd837 (92567573 from phones and …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/resources
… Resources Find resources for behavioral health and information on the state … The phone number is 208-785-1200 . If you would like to visit a patient, schedule the visitation through the … The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. …
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/news/cdc-recommends-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-children-ages-5-11-doses-likely-available-next-week
… CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11; doses likely available next week in … location near you, contact your child’s pediatrician, visit Vaccines.gov , or contact your local public health …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… With more time at home this winter, Idahoans urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the … tests are simple and inexpensive — and can help save lives. Visit www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted radon test …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… Idahoans urged to test homes for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in U.S. … 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and … are simple and inexpensive — and they can help save lives. Visit http://www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… To minimize COVID-19 risk, Division of Welfare offices open for appointments only March 17, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … Preston, and Twin Falls. To make an appointment or visit by phone: call 1-877-456-1233. To apply for benefits, … a change, or discuss your case: call 1-877-456-1233 or visit www.livebetteridaho.org Customers also can fax …
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/news/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-now-available-anyone-having-behavioral-health-crisis
… 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now available for anyone having a behavioral health crisis July 18, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho residents now can call or text 988 at … by simply dialing or texting 988. For more information, visit call988idaho.com . Idaho residents should still call …
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Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services
/news/department-health-and-welfare-begins-hiring-63-positions-strengthen-child-welfare-services
… Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … For more information about job openings and how to apply, visit the state’s child welfare job listings . The Idaho …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Health advisory expanded for CJ Strike Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-cascade-and-below-cascade-dam
… Health advisory issued for Lake Cascade and below Cascade Dam October 18, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/dhw-announces-next-round-community-program-grants-available-address-learning-loss-and
… DHW announces next round of Community Program grants available to address learning loss and behavioral health supports for Idaho children July 8, 2022 Author DHW Communications … to families.” Those interested in future applications can visit the DHW website for more information. This opportunity …
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/news/health-advisories-issued-lake-lowell-canyon-county-and-van-wyck-boat-ramp-lake-cascade-valley
… Health advisories issued for Lake Lowell in Canyon County and Van Wyck Boat Ramp on Lake Cascade in Valley County August 15, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for Eagle Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Health advisory issued for Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs August 4, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cottonwood-park-crane-creek-reservoir-and-hordemann-pond
… Health advisory issued for Cottonwood Park, Crane Creek Reservoir, and Hordemann Pond August 12, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/fish-advisory-coeur-dalene-basin-revised-after-high-levels-mercury-found-some-species
… Fish advisory for Coeur d’Alene Basin revised after high levels of mercury … This updated advisory provides location and fish-specific recommendations for three groups of people: adults, pregnant … Fish Consumption Advisory and guidance on eating fish, visit fish advisory page. Coeur d’Alene Lake and Spokane …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-murtaugh-lake-twin-falls-county
… Health advisory issued for Murtaugh Lake in Twin Falls County July 3, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/nfls-scott-matlock-joins-boise-state-esports-game-night-foster-youth
… NFL’s Scott Matlock joins Boise State Esports for game night with foster youth April 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications Boise’s foster youth and families are invited … families. How to participate Foster families can RSVP by visiting this link or emailing Casie.Jones@dhw.idaho.gov …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-winchester-lake-lewis-county
… Health advisory issued for Winchester Lake in Lewis County July 10, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-spring-valley-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for Spring Valley Reservoir October 10, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisories-idaho-water-bodies-lifted-winter-approaches
… Health advisories for Idaho water bodies lifted as winter approaches December 1, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … peak bloom season. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit: DEQ’s website at …
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/news/idaho-snap-benefits-can-now-be-used-online-purchases-amazon-and-walmart
… Idaho SNAP benefits can now be used for online purchases at Amazon and Walmart May 5, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is … purchasing is available. For more information on SNAP, visit livebetteridaho.org or call 855-289-1427 to apply. …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-brownlee-and-hells-canyon-reservoirs
… Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Brownlee and Hells Canyon Reservoirs August 5, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/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 … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-west-side-american-falls-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for west side of American Falls Reservoir September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-cedar-creek-reservoir-near-twin-falls
… Health advisory issued for Cedar Creek Reservoir near Twin Falls September 30, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-thorn-creek-reservoir-south
… Health advisory issued for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south October 4, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-lake-lowell
… Health advisory issued for Lake Lowell October 15, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/my-family-my-story
… , you can submit your artwork or expression and consent forms online or by mail. For online submission, fill out the … mail the form to the address listed. *Consent form must accompany entry Series Information Entries due August 21, 2026. Check back for more information and details . All …
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/services-programs/health-behavioral-health-and-substance-use-disorder
… and Substance Use Disorder Find resources, support, and information on health, wellness, behavioral health, and substance use disorders. Community resources Search our online database for resources … that is specific to the information you are seeking. Visit our online resource database Search 211 Health and …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/offering-support
… use disorder is not a moral failing, but a medical disease. For resources to help, visit this CDC webpage . Help them find treatment or … group. For Nar-Anon support groups call 1-800-477-6291 or visit nar-anon.org. For more information on treatment and …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-motor-development
… caregiver strategies There is an option to download the information at the end of each goal. When you click the link … with mouth and hands. Adjusts to changes without becoming distressed (moving through space, sudden noises, … scribbling. Turns pages of a board book independently. Points at object that is out of reach. Holds fat crayon with …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/about
… Relatives or fictive kin are the preferred placement for children who must be removed from their birth parents … be challenging from legal, financial, and emotional standpoints. If you are one of the kinship care providers in … (MT) Monday – Friday) and ask for Navigation Services. Community resources Community resource information about …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-english-language-learners
… Caregiver strategies There is an option to download the information at the end of each goal. When you click the link … intonation. Child Indicators: Attends to spoken sounds. Communicates needs through vocalization, gestures, facial … and through facial expression, gestures, or actions (points to desired object) if attempting to communicate in …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/air-quality-wildfire-smoke
… can be caused by everyday sources such as radon, mold, combustion appliances, cleaning products, wildfire smoke, … reduce exposures by creating healthier indoor environments for you and your family. Indoor Spaces Simple Ways to … The only way to know if you have it is to test . Visit our radon website for more information. Mold Tips and …
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/news/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… Idaho lawmakers help raise more than $66k for youth in foster care December 23, 2025 Author DHW Communications For the second year in a row, members of the … showing them they are seen, valued, and supported by their community, especially during the holidays.” The gift cards …
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/news/vaccine-advisory-committee-clarifies-priority-groups-covid-19-vaccine
… Vaccine Advisory Committee clarifies priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine January 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee …
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/news/dhw-announces-covid-19-funding-hospitals-and-free-standing-primaryurgent-care-clinics
… DHW announces COVID-19 funding for hospitals and free-standing primary/urgent care clinics … hospitals operating in Idaho are eligible and can submit a completed attestation. Interested hospitals should complete the attestation form at …
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/news/fish-and-game-commission-grants-free-fishing-youth-foster-care
… Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care November 7, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted …
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/news/dhw-announces-new-funding-opportunity-covid-19-vaccination-clinics
… DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics April 29, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … clinics in underserved populations. That includes communities of high social vulnerabilities, racial and …
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/news/all-vaccinated-adults-idaho-are-now-eligible-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccine
… All vaccinated adults in Idaho are now eligible for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine November 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications In light of today’s CDC recommendation, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-child-and-family-services-program-accepting-public-comment-social
… DHW Child and Family Services program accepting public comment for the Social Services Block Grant Plan Type of notice/meeting Public Notice A comment period has been scheduled to invite you to review …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-final-recommendations-group-3-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends final recommendations for Group 3 to Gov. Little March 19, 2021 Author DHW …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… CDC, DHW staff fan out across Idaho to conduct PPE training for medical providers June 8, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” … and patients as COVID-19 continues to circulate in Idaho communities. Thanks to resources offered up by the Centers …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… doses of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and …
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/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 … as possible. The new rule creates an activation advisory committee that will help Department of Health and Welfare …