Resource Library

Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative.

In response to the needs of those who have been affected by brain injuries in Idaho, the Brain Injury Alliance of Idaho provides services such as advocacy, education, and support groups for individuals who have had a brain injury and their families.

Idaho Parents Unlimited makes sure that parents that have children with disabilities are educated on the rights they are entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. IPUL helps parents to make educated choices about healthcare.

There are Relatives as Parents support groups statewide that offer support, training, resources, and encouragement to grandparents or other family members that are raising the child of a relative either formally or informally.

Information on Support Groups:

Region 1: Relatives as Parents support group. Contact Jessica Gross or Glenda Weaver by calling 208-660-4905 or visit https://www.facebook.com/RelativesAsParentINC/ 

Region 3 & 4: Idaho Relatives As Parents (IRAP) support group. Email IRAPTRVY@gmail.com for more information.
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursday of month from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and 1st Monday from 1 – 2 p.m.
For information on the Spanish speaking group, contact Elva Villareal by calling 208-888-3331 or emailing Elva.Villarreal@a3ssa.com

Region 5: Kinship/GAP support group. Contact Shawna Wasko at 208-736-2126 for more information.

Region 6: Kinship Care Support: Contact the local Area Agency on Aging for current support group information at 208-233-4032 or email Mike@sicog.org.

Region 7: Email Mike@sicog.org for more information.

The National Alliance on Mental Health provides a source of information and resources for those with a mental illness and their families and caregivers. They offer education and support groups for both individuals with mental illness and their families and caregivers. Call NAMI Idaho for local resources like support groups (in-person and online) and educational training. Email them for more information: idahonami@gmail.com. Find the NAMI Idaho in your area: NAMI TV (Treasure Valley), NAMI WRV (Wood River Valley), NAMI UV (Upper Valley), NAMI CDA (Coeur d’Alene), and NAMI FN (Far North).

This page provides information on how to get certified to care for an adult Medicaid or private pay resident who lives with you.