Idaho Capitol Watch

Senate Health & Welfare Committee - Jan 29, 2025 - 3:00 PM - January 29, 2025

Idaho DHW Director Adams and Deputy Pro presented child welfare overview, challenges like rising congregate care costs, foster recruitment progress, preven

Idaho DHW Director Adams and Deputy Pro presented child welfare overview, challenges like rising congregate care costs, foster recruitment progress, prevention strategies, and budget requests to JFAC. Senators questioned caseloads, timelines, placements, prevention, and federal i

Key topics

  • Child Welfare System Overview, Challenges, and Budget Request

Session highlights

  • Director Adams begins child welfare presentation and budget context
  • Senator Shippy highlights neighboring state's barriers for faith-based foster parents
  • Senator Lenney asks timeline for budget reductions
  • Senator Wintrow thanks for presentation
  • Senator Wintrow questions current caseloads

Duration: 49m ยท 5 participants

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