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Idaho Statistics on Child Health, Safety and Welfare Issues

Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare, Domestic Issues and Support

Idaho Education, Recreation and Child Care

Idaho Poison Center Emergency Number: 1-800-860-0620

Did you know? Depending on where in Idaho you live, you may be able to call 211 and be connected with an Idaho Care Line operator. There is no fee for the 211 service. See the Idaho 211 Web site for more information.

Idaho Crisis:

	Idaho Poison Center (Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center): Emergency Number: 1-800-860-0620. To order Mr. Yuk information, call Emergency Medical Services at 208-334-4013.
	Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
	Teen Suicide Hot Line (Southeastern Idaho) - 1-800-949-0057
	Idaho Statewide Suicide Hot Line: 1-800-564-2120
	Idaho Domestic Violence Programs, with 24-Hour Hot Line: 1-800-669-3176

	Idaho Careline: 1-800-926-2588 (TDD: 208-332-7205)
	Idaho FoodBanks
	American Red Cross of Greater Idaho - 208-237-9445
	Idaho's Safe Haven Act -- this act - passed in 2001 - means that under certain conditions, if a parent delivers the baby to a "safe haven," the parent can remain anonymous, be assured the baby will be cared for, and will not be prosecuted for child abandonment.
	Idaho Council on Domestic Violence & Victim Assistance
	Idaho Children's Trust Fund
	Co-Ad, Inc. - non-profit legal services organization (designated by the governor) for people with disabilities
	Warning Signs of an Abusive Partner or Situation
	Safer Child Families in Crisis pages

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Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Domestic Issues and Support:

	Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - for all matters related to child health and welfare (including assistance with collecting child support and information on foster care)
	Early Childhood Information Clearinghouse (IDH&W) - 1-800-926-2588 (Idaho Careline) - provides information about children, birth to age three (including immunizations), plus links to Idaho and national programs. Also has information in Spanish.
	Early Childhood Information Clearinghouse -- "Special Needs Index" is a resource for parents who have children with special needs. (just click on the link on the left that says "Special Needs"

SCHIP - or call Idaho Care Line: 1-800-926-2588 (TDD 208-332-7205) - for help with health care costs

	Idaho Child - for help with collecting delinquent child support
	Idaho Infant Toddler Program
	S.E. District Health Department - has locations in Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Butte, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power counties.
	CASI Foundation for Children - nonprofit organization offering information and assistance on adoption
	SNAPS, Inc. (Special Needs Adoptive Parent Services, Inc.)
	The Idaho WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) - 1-800-926-2588 - a health and nutrition program for mothers and children who: live in Idaho, meet income guidelines, and have a health or nutrition problem. WIC provides food, nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling, and referrals.
	Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. - 195 W. 3600 S., Preston, ID, 83263 - 208-852-3634, 1-800-242-4785 - provides support, information and technical assistance to parents of children and youth with disabilities.
	Idaho Youth Ranch - 7025 Emerald Street, Boise, ID, 83704, 208-377-2613
	Idaho Children's Trust Fund
	IdahoWorks - assists business in finding qualified labor, and assists the public in job transitions
	United Way of Southeastern Idaho - P.O. Box 911, Pocatello, Idaho, 83204, 208-232-1389
	Idaho Kids Count - "statewide, nonprofit organization engaging citizens and policy makers in non-partisan, research-based discussions of strategies to improve childhood outcomes and our public priorities for accomplishing them."
	Idaho Council on Domestic Violence & Victim Assistance
	Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, Inc.
	To order Mr. Yuk (poison prevention) information, call Emergency Medical Services at 208-334-4013.
	Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) Online Parenting Classes
	Idaho Community Action Network - in left frame of the Northwest Federation of Community Organizations home page, look for "state-based affiliate organizations" to find the Idaho Community Action Network
	The Housing Company - nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide "rental housing options for Idaho families and senior citizens"
	Lutheran Community Services - a nonprofit human services agency serving Washington, Oregon and Idaho

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Idaho Education, Recreation and Child Care:

	Idaho State Department of Education
	Idaho Department of Education - find out about education in your area
	Idaho Public Television
	Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children
	IdahoPTV Kids & Families
	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Idaho - Idaho Falls, 208-523-4842
	Access Idaho - official page of Idaho
	Boy Scouts - Grand Teton Council - 2306 Pocatello Creek Road, Pocatello, 208-233-4600; or 574 - 4th St., Idaho Falls, 83401, 208-522-5155
	Camp Taylor - "provides year-round affordable outdoor recreational facilities for community groups, with emphasis on youth, handicapped and underprivileged in Southeast Idaho"
	Idaho Vacation and Travel Planning Guide
	Idaho State Parks and Recreation

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Idaho Environment:

Find out if you have a radiation problem in your home or business from phosphorus slag. Call the Southeast Idaho District Health Department, either at 208-233-9080 in Pocatello, or at 208-547-4375 in Soda Springs for a free assessment.

	Idaho Department of Health and Welfare - offers health advisories on freshwater fish in Idaho waters
	Idaho Department of Health and Welfare - Division of Health, Bureau of Environmental Health and Safety
	Idaho Conservation League (Boise) - environmental issues
	Idaho Fish and Game Commission
	Safer Child Pollution and Conservation page

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