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It's Idaho's goal to have foster and foster-to-adopt parents who are able to meet the diverse needs and characteristics of children in foster care: children with special needs, minority children, sibling groups, older children, and children who are in residential or group care placement who would benefit from a family setting.
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Idaho submits waiver request to exclude soft drinks and candy from SNAP purchases
Following direction from Idaho Gov. Brad Little, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare submitted a formal request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today seeking approval to implement House Bill 109, signed by Gov. Little in...
Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has begun hiring for 63 new positions aimed at improving child welfare outcomes across the state. These positions, approved by the Idaho Legislature earlier this year, are part of a broader...
Fostering Family Adventures at Idaho State Parks
The Idaho State Park Foster Family Passport program provides a park pass at no cost for foster families for all Idaho state parks, as well as special Fostering Family Adventures events. These activities range from learning practical outdoor...