Children in foster care have been through a lot of life-changing experiences. Your experience and knowledge will help you care for a child as a foster parent. Can you help? Learn more: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-progr…

Becoming a foster parent is a big decision and most people have many questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions by people thinking about becoming foster parents: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-progr…

West Nile virus can cause serious, sometimes fatal illness, especially in older adults and people with certain health conditions. Protect yourself and loved ones from mosquito bites: Tips: westnile.idaho.gov

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Jack and Gwyn are a married couple who live in Star, Idaho, and are fostering three siblings. They share about their experience as foster parents in the hope that their story will help inspire others to make a difference by fostering, too. youtube.com/watch?v=S7IIP0…

Foster parents are as varied as the children needing homes. Successful foster parents are everyday people from all races, religions, incomes, and educational backgrounds. Can you help? Learn more: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-progr…

Foster parents have the right to raise concerns without fear of reprisal and have issues addressed in a sensitive, respectful, timely and confidential manner. This is pillar #5 of DHW’s Foster Parent Bill of Rights. Read it here: publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/DocVie…

Delta Dental of Idaho has announced paid time off for any of its 100-plus staff members who sign up to become foster parents. CEO Greg Donaca talks about his company's decision: youtu.be/Cg_MUih3Tgc

DHW is hiring for a wide range of positions. Look through our job postings and apply to join our team at: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/job-…

DHW eliminated regulations to allow foster parents to use their professional judgment more. Learn more about fostering in Idaho:  healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-progr…

Save the date!  Provide insight for the new Medicaid managed care program.  Medicaid members, providers, and stakeholders are encouraged to participate.  In-person sessions start in November; virtual-only session will be held in February. publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/DocVie…

Christine shares her experience as a foster parent in the hope that her story will inspire others to make a difference by fostering, too: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/dhw-voice/sout…

Subscribe to our blog and we'll email the latest news about the Department of Health and Welfare weekly. Fill out the form in the right column here: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/dhw-voice

New on DHW Voice: Idaho foster mom takes in child with challenging behaviors: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/dhw-voice/idah…

DHW has waived all adoption fees through the department. We’re working to make adoption easier and to ensure there are no cost impediments for applications, home studies, and related services. Learn more about fostering in Idaho: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-progr…

Children in foster care have been through a lot of life-changing experiences. Your experience and knowledge will help you care for a child as a foster parent. Can you help? Learn more: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-progr…

Foster parents have the right to meaningful face-to-face monthly contact with the Department of Health and Welfare. DHW’s Foster Parent Bill of Rights assures foster families that their contribution is valued and guides DHW in its work to support them: publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/DocVie…

Becoming a foster parent is a big decision and most people have many questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions by people thinking about becoming foster parents: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-progr…

DHW is hiring for a wide range of positions. Look through our job postings and apply to join our team at: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/job-…

Krystal shares her experience as a foster parent in the hope that her story will inspire others to make a difference by fostering, too: youtube.com/watch?v=6kCOTO…… For more Idaho Foster Parenting Stories, visit DHW's blog.