Children & Families

We offer a range of services to support families as they raise their children to be healthy and productive members in our communities.

Child Support Services helps families and children with child support payments and takes enforcement actions, among other services.

Child and Family Services and Foster Care helps Idaho families that are struggling to provide a safe place for their children.

Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, Home and Community Based Services, and Certified Family Homes available for your family member.

DHW offers many services and resources for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can be as healthy and independent as possible.

Child care resources and financial assistance for parents and caretakers, including the Idaho Child Care Program and safe child care locations.

Newborn screening services for several health conditions and early intervention services are provided for children from birth to 3 years.

Immunizations help keep Idaho children and adults healthy, especially from vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and chicken pox.