Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

4th Annual Fire Fighter Benefit Bachelor Auction
Thank you to those who helped make our 4th Annual Firefighter and Friends Bachelor Auction a great success! We truly appreciate your support!

It's a Federation Celebration!
We can't believe it's that time either! It's our 10 Year Anniversary and we are looking for your support. Please visit our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration page, found as a link on our homepage, to learn more about our campaign.

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY!
We would like to welcome an exciting addition to our staff; Bill Elvey, recently hired on as our Program Director, is a refreshing burst of enthusiasm and is eager to further the Federation's mission.

Congratulations to the Federation!
It is with great pleasure that we notify you all that we have been selected as a winner of the 2009 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility in the greater Boise area!

Many Thanks!!
We are very grateful to the following foundations for their generous contributions: Gladys E Langroise Advised Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation and the Kissler Family Foundation Philanthropic Gift Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation.


Full News Section

The Idaho Federation of Families works to develop a coalition of groups and individuals to educate policy makers, professional organizations, legislators, educators, and the public about the needs of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families.

We provide the following:

Family and youth involvement advocacy
Parent to Parent support in all regions
Idaho Youth Council
Education and trainings
Resource library
Information on legislation affecting families

Community Resource and Referral

We have an online resource guide as well as an in-house library.

Parent Education and Information:

Education Planning and Support
Transition Planning
Parenting a child with an emotional, behavioral or mental disorder
How To Advocate for Your Child

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Children's Mental Health Awareness Day -

May 6th, Governer Proclamation

The Message Board
is a good place to find answers to your questions, to talk with other parents just like you, and to be a part of our online community!


Message Board

Having a difficult time finding a respite care provider? We may be able to help! As a respite care clearinghouse we have an online listing of registered respite care providers available.