ID: Family/Father Issues
Halloween offers chance for families to connect with community
Halloween is coming up and for kids and parents, the holiday provides an opportunity to connect with their community. Kim Hemmert, grants manager …
ID Ranks High in Child Well-Being, But Child Care Costs Concerning
Idaho ranks fairly high compared to other states in a new report on children's well-being, but the high cost of child care lurks as a burden for …
ID Conference Spotlights Importance of Positive Moments for Children
This year's Strengthening Families Training Institute in Boise is highlighting the importance of positive experiences for children. Dr. Robert Sege…
ID Looks to Recruit More Parents During Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month and Idaho is focused on bringing more foster parents into the fold. It's always been difficult for states to …
Struggles of Aging-Out Foster Youth in Focus as Holidays Approach
BOISE, Idaho - The holidays can be a hard time for foster care youth, especially young people who have recently aged out of the system. Ivy Smith…
With Father's Day Coming, These Money Tips Can Help New Dads
BOISE, Idaho - Father's Day is approaching and, for new dads, some financial tips can help set their families up for success. First, revising …
Reuniting Parents, Children in Focus During Reunification Month
BOISE, Idaho -- June is Reunification Month, and the spotlight is on parents being reunited with their children. Ryan Meier, a parent who was …
ID Child-Abuse Prevention Campaign Launches as COVID-19 Stresses Families
BOISE, Idaho -- With the stress from the pandemic raising concerns about child abuse and neglect, Idaho organizations are coming together to offer …
Feeling Overwhelmed? Resources for ID Caregivers Available
BOISE, Idaho - A new resource guide is out for folks feeling overwhelmed by their responsibilities as family caregivers. AARP Idaho's guide can …
CDC Report: Childhood Trauma Major Cause of Health Issues in Adults
BOISE, Idaho -- Childhood trauma has long-lasting effects on a person's well-being. According to recent data, it impacts thousands of Idahoans with …
Boise Community Schools Model Supports Families Outside Classroom
BOISE, Idaho – Children are back in the classroom, but the students who are worried about food, clothing or housing have an extra test to …
Study: Child Neglect Lower in Medicaid Expansion States
BOISE, Idaho – As Idaho prepares to implement Medicaid expansion, research shows the health coverage should have added benefits for kids…