Foster Parent Supports

Find support in your region

Foster care is local, and support should be too. Find regional resources, community supports, events, and connection opportunities for foster, kinship, respite, and adoptive families across Idaho.

Support for the families who say yes

Whether you are welcoming a child for the first time, caring for a relative, providing respite, or continuing the work through adoption, you deserve practical support and connection.

Use this page to find local resources, regional contacts, and upcoming recruitment or retention events designed to strengthen foster families across Idaho.

Start with your region

Each region has local supports that may include resource closets, community organizations, family support events, training opportunities, and connection points for foster families.

Regions 1 & 2

North Idaho

Serving families in northern Idaho, including communities across Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, Shoshone, Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis, and Idaho counties.

Village of Hope CDA: Provides tangible support for children in foster care and the families caring for them, including foster parent nights out, journey bags, and community support.
Fosterful: Partners with child welfare offices and volunteers to support children entering care and assist with community events and resource needs.

Regions 3 & 4

West Idaho / Treasure Valley

Serving families across the Treasure Valley and surrounding communities, including Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, Owyhee, Valley, Boise, Ada, and Elmore counties.

Fosterful: Supports children and child welfare offices through qualified volunteers, placement support, and community event assistance.
Foster + Heart: Provides essentials and practical support for children entering care and the families welcoming them.
The Wardrobe: Provides customized clothing support at no charge for Idaho youth in foster and kinship care.
JEM Friends: Supports youth aging out of foster care through housing, life skills, hope, and community.

Region 5

Magic Valley

Serving families in Blaine, Camas, Gooding, Lincoln, Jerome, Minidoka, Twin Falls, and Cassia counties.

Regional support: Families can connect with local foster care support opportunities, recruitment and retention events, and community resources in the Magic Valley area.
Community connection: Local organizations and community partners may offer practical supports, resource events, or family encouragement opportunities.

Regions 6 & 7

East Idaho

Serving families across eastern Idaho, including Power, Bannock, Bingham, Oneida, Caribou, Bear Lake, Franklin, Lemhi, Custer, Clark, Butte, Jefferson, Fremont, Madison, Teton, and Bonneville counties.

The Village: A foster care closet serving southeastern Idaho with essential care and comfort items for children in foster and kinship care.
Idaho Foster and Adoptive Parent Association: Offers advocacy, training, support, and connection for foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

Support may look different in every community

Available resources vary by region, but many communities offer practical help, connection, encouragement, and events that help foster families keep showing up with care.

Practical resources

Clothing, diapers, hygiene items, school supplies, bedding, household items, or other essentials.

Connection opportunities

Support events, foster parent appreciation, community gatherings, and family encouragement.

Training and information

Recruitment, retention, training, and community support events for current and prospective foster families.

Need something specific?

If you are not sure where to start, contact Fostering Idaho and we will help connect you with the right next step.

Want to support foster families?

Businesses, churches, civic groups, and community members can help strengthen foster families through donations, drives, sponsorships, and practical support when families need it most.

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