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.
Contact
- Program Website healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/
Programs
Latah County Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
WIC is a federally funded nutrition program; benefits are for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to their 5th birthday.
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
The SNAP program helps provide healthy foods to low-income families. If you are eligible for SNAP, you will receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which is used like a debit card at the grocery store.