Organization
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is dedicated to helping Idahoans by offering programs and services that promote health and wellbeing.
Programs
Latah County Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
WIC is a public health nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy.
Child and Family Services (Child Protective Services)
Child and Family Services offer a wide range of services to help children in their everyday lives so they grow up to be happy and productive members of our communities. Report Abuse, Neglect, and Abandonment Idaho receives nearly 23,000 calls per year of suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Learn what to do if you need to make a report as we answer this and other questions about Idaho’s reporting law. is a state agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. To report suspected child abuse, neglect or abandonment call: Statewide: 855-552-KIDS (5437)Treasure Valley: 208-334-KIDS (5437)2-1-1 or local law enforcement
Idaho DHW Substance Use Services
On the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare website you can find the Idaho Treatment & Recovery Support Resource Map, a list of Substance Use Disorder resources with webpage links, and a list of Behavior Health Boards & Councils with webpage links.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Idaho
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency