Idaho Resources

Getting Started

• Certified Adoption Professionals
  A list of approved Cerified Adoption Professionals that can provide families with pre-placement home studiesm, home study updates, court reports, and supervisory reports. Please note that the following states <strong>do not</strong> accept CAP home studies: Connecticut, Dleaware, Maine, Michigan, North Dakota and Oregon. Updated December 2014.
• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for State of Idaho
• DHW Regional Contact Information
  Contact information for regional DHW offices. Includes a link to report child abuse.
• Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption
  A list of FAQs about adoption, courtesy of the Department of Health and Welfare.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Idaho
• Pre-Service Training Information
  Idaho 211 provides registration information for PRIDE pre-service training classes.
• PRIDE Training Topics
  DHW provides an outline of PRIDE pre-service training topics.
• Private Adoption Agencies
  Click on Idaho to view a list of private adoption agencies in Idaho.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Idaho.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Idaho Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• DHW Adoption Services
  DHW provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• Idaho Wednesday’s Child
  Photo listing of waiting children in Idaho.
• NWAE
  Photo listing of waiting children in Idaho.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Idaho to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Idaho children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• ICPC Information
  Provides general information about ICPC process in Idaho, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
• Idaho ICPC Information
  DHW provides information on ICPC and ICAMA process in Idaho.

Post-Adoption Support and Resources

• 211 Idaho
  Community information and referral service.
• Adoption Assistance
  Select Idaho to view more information on adoption assistance in the State of Idaho, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• Foster and Adoptive Parent Resource Page
  State resources and links for foster and adoptive parents, including support groups, events calendar, policies, documents, and more.
• Parent Support Groups
  Contact information for various parent support groups in Idaho.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Idaho.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activities

• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar
• Summer Activities
  A list of local activities

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• American Adoptions
  Home study service provider
• Dillon International
  Home study service provider