Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
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Contact Information
450 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
United States
Online Contact Form
Boise, ID 83702
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
To have foster and foster-to-adopt parents who are a support to families, not a substitute for parents. There is also a need for families who are interested in adoption if, after supporting the child and their family, reunification is unsuccessful.
Foster parents are part of a professional team, which includes parent(s), social workers, court-appointed special advocate/guardian ad litem (GAL), court personnel, therapists, school staff, and other professionals.
Foster parents support birth families toward reunification.
Foster parents provide safe, loving, temporary care for children whose parents cannot safely meet their needs. The majority of children or youth who cannot be safely reunified with their parents/guardians will achieve permanency through their relative, kinship family, or foster parent.
Foster parents support children in maintaining connections to their community, school, family, friends, and faith.
Reunification is the primary goal and the most common outcome.
DHW is dedicated to helping Idahoans by offering programs and services that promote health and well-being.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
There is plenty of support available to resource families. Foster parents work as part of a team that includes the birth parents, social workers, school staff, a court-appointed advocate/guardian ad litem, and other professionals.
Your foster care agency is there for you every step of the way. They answer questions, provide training, offer resources and referrals, and help you address any obstacles or concerns.
Since you work as part of a professional team, the birth parents can also be a valuable resource. Working with them is in the best interest of the child, and it can make your job easier too. You can learn about foods or hobbies that the child likes, study methods that work, and so on.
Check your area for local support groups as well. They advocate for foster youth and can guide you on your journey.
Ratings and Reviews
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May 24, 2023
Called for information about Medicaid and was connected to someone named ‘Heather’. Was met with hostility for asking questions. Total unwillingness to help those whose job it is for her to help and complete lack of respect for fellow human beings. I’m disgusted that someone like this works at DHW but not surprised that people in vulnerable situations are treated like this.
Apr 29, 2022
Medicaid saved my life. Literally. Finding and receiving surgery in 2020, during the pandemic; to pain management and physical rehabilitation; their counseling services, hospitalizations for chest pain 2021-2022, back procedures, to specialists working to heal me. To all of St. Luke's, their employees, and the State of Idaho. Thank you!
Apr 28, 2022
That love to penalize you for working
Jan 13, 2022
We owe back child support and have been making $50 payments every month, things have been hard with covid. Got a letter in the mail saying the license was suspended! Called H&W and they want $125 every month or no drivers license! What a joke!! Now can't drive to work or pick up the kids. This state is so messed up. The other party hasn't paid support in over a year!!
Oct 22, 2021
I've been trying to get ahold of them by phone to close my case. I live in oregon now due to being victim of domestic violence. Oregon wont help me until Idaho closes my case, Idaho wont answer due to call volume. Sos