Experts say a teen needs psychiatric residential care. Idaho still won’t pay for it.
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Educational Statement on an Idaho Caucus System
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JLOC HEARING!
September 22, 2023 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (MDT) State Capitol Room (WW55) ZOOM:legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/ 2023/joint/jloc/ The Joint Legislative Oversight Committee (JLOC) will hear Health and Welfare’s response to the Direct Care Workforce report from the Office of Performance Evaluations (OPE). Click here to download the PDF.
Southwest Idaho Treatment Center 2023 OPE Update Report
Click the link below to download the Southwest Idaho Treatment Center 2023 OPE Update Report. Click here to download the report.
Notice of DisAbility Rights Idaho’s October 2023 Monitoring Visit – Cornerstone Cottage.
Notice of DisAbility Rights Idaho’s October 2023 Monitoring Visit – Cornerstone Cottage. Click here to download the notice.
Notice of DisAbility Rights Idaho’s August 2023 Monitoring Visit – Hope House
Notice of DisAbility Rights Idaho’s August 2023 Monitoring Visit – Hope House Click here to download the notice.
Notice of DisAbility Rights Idaho’s July 2023 Monitoring Visit – State Hospital West
Notice of DisAbility Rights Idaho’s July 2023 Monitoring Visit – State Hospital West. Click here to download the notice.
Affordable Connectivity Program
Click here to download a PDF version of this information The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one–time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the … Continue reading Affordable Connectivity Program
MEET AND GREET ALL ABILITIES WELCOME
Event in partnership with Disability Rights of Idaho (DRI), Special Olympics Idaho, and Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) Click here to download a PDF version of this information. JUNE 24TH 11 A.M. – 2 P.M. | BOISE CITY HALL WEST, 333 N. MARK STALL PLACE Ask questions, share stories with officers and explore vehicles and safety gear. The community is invited to join police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other Boise public safety professionals in a meet and greet event. Attendees can ask questions and share stories with BPD officers, as well as explore vehicles and safety gear. Organizations wishing to … Continue reading MEET AND GREET ALL ABILITIES WELCOME
Access to Justice 2023 Campaign
Access to Justice Idaho raises funds to support Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS), the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP), and DisAbility Rights Idaho (DRI) — the three principal providers of civil legal services for poor and vulnerable Idahoans. The need for free legal services is constant and increasing. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has left one in seven Idaho workers unemployed. Many who were seemingly secure, now face evictions, foreclosures, crippling medical bills without health insurance, and a myriad of unexpected legal problems. This year, more than ever, the low-income beneficiaries of Access to Justice need your help.