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 do not 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