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Helpful Resources
Want to know the number for poison control? Want to find the number to your local library, or need an emergency help number? Click below for helpful contact information.
Helpful
Resources
Adult Protection -
(2080 322-7033
Alcohol Abuse Hotline -
800-234-0420
Battered Women Center -
(208) 343-7025
Better Business Bureau -
(208) 342-4649
Central District Health-
Boise (208) 375-5211
Child Abuse Treasure Valley -
(208) 334-KIDS (5437)
Child Abuse Idaho -
(208) 855-552-KIDS (5437)
Depression Support Group -
(208) 375-6277
Domestic Violence Hotline -
(208) 343-7025
Family Advocate Program -
(208) 345-3344
Food Bank -
(208) 336-9643
Head Start Association -
(208) 345-1182
Head Start Association (Early)
(208) 344-9187
Health and Welfare -
Caldwell (208) 454-0421
Health and Welfare -
Nampa (208) 465-8452
Health and Welfare -
Boise (208) 334-6800
Health and Welfare -
(Benefit Line) (208) 334-6700
Highway Emergencies -
800-233-1212
Idaho Elks Rehab -
(208) 489-4444
March of Dimes -
(208) 336-5421
Mental Health Emergency
(208) 334-0808
St. Alphonsus Meridian -
(208) 367-8500
Meridian City Hall -
(208) 888-4433
Meridian Library -
(208) 888-4451
Poison Control - 800-222-1222
or 800-860-0620
Meridian Police -
(208) 888-6678
Rape Crisis- (208) 345-7273
Red Cross - (208) 342-4500
Sheriff (Non Emergency)
Ada County - (208) 377-6790
Sheriff (Non Emergency)
Canyon County - (208) 454-7531
SIDS Alliance/First Candle -
800-221-7437
Social Security Administration -
800-772-1213
Southwest District Health
Caldwell - 455-5300
Southwest District Health
Nampa - (208) 465-8400
St. Al's Boise -
(208) 367-2121
St. Al's Lifeline -
(208) 367-8913
St. Luke's Boise -
(208) 381-1200
St. Luke's Meridian -
(208) 706-5000
St. Luke's Lifeline -
(208) 381-4797
Suicide Prevention -
800-273-8255
Treasure Valley Community
Resource Center 459-9263
Important Resources
Idaho STARS is a statewide program who's mission is to promote high quality, inclusive child care. Idaho STARS assists parents and providers with all of their childcare needs.
Developmental Milestones
Children learn most rapidly during the first three years of their life and each child develops at their own pace. As a parent, you can track and encourage learning by understanding the milestones of your child's development.
Idaho Infant Toddler Program
Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.
NAEYC
The National Association for the Education of Young Children provides opportunities to build better futures for all young children. Early childhood education provides a great foundation for young children to succeed in school and beyond.
Idaho AEYC
Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children is a non-profit organization. Idaho AEYC supports quality early care and education for all children.
Idaho Child Care Program
Idaho's Child Care Program helps low-income families pay for child care. Assistance is available to families with parents who are employed, attend school or participate in an approved activity.
Positive Discipline
Kids Choice uses a program called Positive Discipline which is designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities.