Boise Schools Parent Education provides
a variety of classes to support the needs of Boise parents. Classes are offered throughout the school year in a number of our
schools.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry offers a wealth of information
on issues pertinent to children and their families. Download fact sheets on topics such as The Adopted Child, Helping Teens with
Stress, Children and Divorce, Normal Adolescence, Children and Grief, Discipline, Normal Adolescence, Children Who Won't Go to
School, Preparing for Adolescence, Stepfamily Problems and more.
Because I Love You (BILY) is a non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting parents with troubled children of any age. BILY promotes structure, consequences and consistency in raising our kids
and we have helped thousands of families over the past 18 years.
TOUGHLOVE International is a non-profit, self-help organization that provides
ongoing education and active support to families, empowering parents and young people to accept responsibility for their actions.
ISU Counseling Clinic - Meridian - The ISU-Meridian
Health Sciences Center Department of Counseling offers individual, couple, and family counseling in pleasant, calming, and
private atmosphere. Counseling is provided by graduate students who are second- or third-year counseling interns under the
supervision of licensed counselors/ faculty members.
Jason Foundation - a provider of educational curriculums and training
programs for students, educators/youth workers and parents to promote an awareness of youth suicide.
Span Idaho Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho - Help in becoming
better informed and to recognize the warning signs of suicide and have tools to help those who may be at risk.
Learning Lab Inc. Computer-assisted learning center for adults and
families with children 0-6. Small fees based on income, scholarships available. English Language Learning (ELL), Adult Basic
Skills, GED prep, Preschoolers & Parents as Partners classes, and family literacy classes. 715 S. Capitol Blvd (Boise Public
Library), 344-1335 ext. 130.
Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Services, Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare. Provides funds to treatment
providers and prevention programs. 334-5935
After3 Boise is a web site that provides a central place to quickly locate
the best after-school programs and activities in your Boise neighborhood. Use After3 to find fun, enriching ways for your
children to expand their talents and engage their time after the final school bell rings.
A New Beginning Adoption Agency - a non-profit agency whose dedicated
staff is committed to creating healthy adoptive parents, children, and birth parents through education, preparation, and support
throughout and after the adoption process.
Assistance League of Boise is an all volunteer,
philanthropic organization providing service and education to the Ada County community, including the following five
philanthropies:
Operation School Bell
Operation School Supplies
History in the Bown House
Kids on the Block Inc.
Project Hearing
P.O. Box 140104 Boise, Idaho 83714, 208-377-4327.
Because I Love You support group for parents of troubled children of all ages. Meets at Intermountain Hospital
303 Allumbaugh. Leone 853-2770, 645-1539, 484-1541.
Boise City Housing & Community Development 384-4158, 1025 S Capital. Some subsidized rentals.
Idaho CareLine 211 provides free referrals to a range of health and human services such as children and family resources,
health and wellness, social services, Medicaid doctors and prescription drug help within Boise and around the state. 800-926-2588
www.idahocareline.org or www.RxIdaho.org
Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
Project Patch - Restoring troubled youth and building families.
Boise Clinic (medical services for homeless/indigent) 344-3512. Medical Assistance (H&W income eligible) 334-6700
Camp Rainbow Gold- administered by the American Cancer Society. One of the first children's oncology camps in the country located in
Ketchum. Visit http://www.camprainbowgold.org for more information.
Central District Health Department offers medical assistance and immunizations
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise 375-5211, Dental health 327-8540, Family planning services 327-7400
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (800) 926-2588
Health Access provides primary care services to uninsured Ada County residents living below the poverty level through the
Family Practice Residency of Idaho, Inc. 367-6030.
Domestic Violence
FACES-
Family Advocacy Center and Education Services 577-4400
