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The Huntington’s Disease Society of America aims to improve the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s disease and their families. Their Idaho services include support groups, providing education, resources, and advocacy to families and entities that work with people with Huntington’s disease. They also have a local hotline, with a local social worker and their Southern Idaho Affiliate, Nicole Todd, LCSW. Here email is ntodd@hdsa.org.

Free online tool for BIPOC caregivers of children with mental health issues. It’s packed with valuable content like 20 in-depth lessons, audio clips from BIPOC experts sharing their wisdom, and practical advice. Created by Caregiver Action Network.

This article has information, resources, and advice for caregivers of those diagnosed with a type of cancer called Mesothelioma.

A parent is a child’s first and most important teacher. But we know that children don’t come with an instruction manual. This FREE program is designed to provide parents with information and to help build their children’s intellectual, language, social, and physical development from birth to kindergarten age.
Each stage in a child’s development is important and comes with opportunities for learning. Parents as Teachers helps guide parents through these stages and gives them tools for success.
Parents and caregivers residing in Ada or Elmore County who are pregnant or have children birth to kindergarten age can participate in the program. Other eligibility criteria apply.

WICAP serves Western Idaho to help low-income families in the community improve their lives and the lives of others. Their programs include early childhood education (Headstart), childcare, employment and education services, money management, energy assistance (heating), Temporary Food Assistance Program, a food pantry, and other emergency services. They have offices in four counties: Adams, Payette, Washington, & Gem. Canyon county has mobile services.

This workbook is specifically designed for Idaho family caregivers caring for someone with dementia. You can either request a printed copy to be shipped to you or you can download it.

Developmental screenings and special education services for children aged three and over. Contact your local school district to get more information about Early childhood screenings in your area.

Find a head start location near you using this website.

Findhelpidaho.org connects Idahoans seeking help with resources in their local community. It’s free, confidential, easy to use, and provides up-to-date information in more than 100 languages.
Through community collaboration and support, findhelpidaho.org works to improve health and social outcomes throughout Idaho.

We recommend using this statewide resource database if you need a resource that is not caregiver-specific or in the ICA Resource Database.

Navigators can help you find resource using a statewide resource database. They can help find resources to address various concerns including employment, food, domestic violence, housing, mental health, transportation, medical care, and more. Navigators can help with rental and deposit assistance for families with children in the home who qualify. They have an online resource list: https://211-idaho.communityos.org/