Gov. Little signs bill directing the largest ever investment into Idaho's foster care system

Idaho governor signs bill investing $23M in state’s foster care system

Idaho Gov. Brad Little (left) signs into law a foster care budget bill — joined by Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Alex Adams, foster families and state health officials on April 9, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Idaho Governor's Office) Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law a budget bill his office describes as a record investment in Idaho’s foster care system.  Joined by foster families and Idaho health officials in front of the…

Gov. Little signs $23M boost to state's child welfare system

BOISE — In a year of high scrutiny over any budget increases, the Idaho Legislature approved adding $23.2 million and 63 new employees to the state’s child welfare program this year. Gov. Brad Little called the investment “unprecedented” as he…

Gov. Little signs bill directing the largest ever investment into Idaho's foster care system

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1208 Wednesday, directing a major investment to improve Idaho’s foster care system. "We all agree, children deserve to live carefree lives, free of abuse and neglect," said Gov. Little in a press release. "We want Idaho’s children to grow up healthy, well adjusted, and safe. Yet, Idaho has struggled to meet the needs of its most vulnerable children --- those who end up in the child we…

Gov. Little signs $23.2M bill to strengthen foster care system

The states foster care system is getting a major boost.Im your neighborhood reporter, Jessica Davis, talking with the governor as he signed Senate Bill 1208 into law, offering more money, support, and resources to foster families and children across the state.I will sign Senate Bill 1208 on the ninth of April, at 3:18 p.m., said Governor Brad Little.Senate Bill 1208 invests $23.2 million in the Department of Health and Welfare to improve foster …

Child Welfare Monitoring Contract Approved By Council in 3-2 Vote

Above, Gov. Kelly Ayotte commended the military service of Edward “Ted” Parker and Captain Hubert Buchanan who were both prisoners of war. PAULA TRACY photo By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD – New Hampshire will have a new and updated child welfare information system after the Executive Council voted 3-2 to support a formerly tabled $18.5 million contract Wednesday. Executive Councilors John Stephen, R-Manchester, and David Wheeler, R-Milfor…

Idaho governor signs bill to invest $23M in foster care system

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1208 into law, investing millions of dollars and more personnel into the state's foster care system.