Idaho makes largest investment ever to support foster children and families

(Office of the Governor) Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1208 today, clearing the way for an unprecedented investment to improve Idaho’s foster care system. The bill addressed a signature part of Governor Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan.

“We all agree, children deserve to live carefree lives, free of abuse and neglect. We want Idaho’s children to grow up healthy, well adjusted, and safe. Yet, Idaho has struggled to meet the needs of its most vulnerable children — those who end up in the child welfare system. That stops today,” Governor Little said.

Governor Little issued the Promoting Families and Protecting Children Act last June, accelerating improvements to Idaho’s foster care system. He charged new DHW Director Alex Adams with moving quickly to improve our foster system.

Since then, Idaho has made significant progress in improving child welfare including…  (Read More)

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