Community Resources for Children
211 – Idaho Careline
The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine is a program of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. It is a free statewide community Information and Referral service. They have a comprehensive database with programs that offer free or low cost health and human services or 'social services' such as Rental Assistance, Energy Assistance, Medical Assistance, Food and Clothing, Child Care Resources, Emergency Shelter, and more. Our aim is to connect people's needs with government, faith based, and community resources. Please contact us for assistance or refer those who need help to call 2-1-1.
Birth Injury Justice Center https://www.childbirthinjuries.com/
Children’s Therapy Place, Inc. 6855 W. Fairview Ave Ste. 120,
Boise, ID Ste. 120 83704, 323-8888
Provides Speech/Language, Occupational, Physical, and Developmental evaluation and therapy services for children of all ages. Based in Boise, Idaho, with locations throughout the Treasure Valley, and the Florida Panhandle, Children's Therapy Place's programs are designed to meet the individual and varied needs of every child and family. Therapy is offered in both private and group sessions, in a child-friendly atmosphere. Therapy sessions can also be conducted at off-clinic sites, including homes, childcare centers, and schools. Please see our programs page for more information
Community Connections, Inc 1675 S. Maple Grove Rd.
Boise, ID 83709, 377-9814
Community Connections, Inc. is dedicated and driven to assist individuals with disabilities while enhancing their independence. They encourage individuals to advocate for themselves and will advocate for those who are unable to. We strive to provide the highest quality of service by providing consistency, professionalism, creativity and a team-based working philosophy. Offers Developmental Therapy, Behavioral Intervention, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, and Service Coordination.
Developmental Screening –
Joint School District #2, 1303 E. Central Dr., Meridian, ID 83642, 855-4400
Sancastles Learning Center, 3214 Acre Lane, Boise, ID 83704, 376-7846
They are owned by Community Partnerships of Idaho (a developmental disability agency), and have 2 on-staff state certified developmental specialists who can conduct developmental evaluations with children. They also provide developmental therapy services and can do so in the childcare where the child is currently enrolled. Services are generally covered by Medicaid for qualifying children.
Hearing Loss Resources:
Doctor:
Southwest Idaho ENT
Dr. Jill Beck
900 N Liberty Street, Suite 400
Boise ID 83704
208-367-3320
Audiology:
Hearing and Balance Center at the Elks
Karrie Weightman, Au.D., F-AAA
510 N 2nd Street, Suite 201
Boise ID 83702
208-489-4999
Speech Services:
Hearing and Balance Center at the Elks
Susie Jones, SLP
510 N 2nd Street, Suite 201
Boise ID 83702
208-489-4999
School:
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind
www.isdb.idaho.gov
1450 Main Street
Gooding ID 83330
208-934-4457
Misc Resources:
Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
www.cdhh.idaho.gov
1720 Westgate Drive, Suite A
Boise ID 83704
208-334-0879
Idaho Hands and Voices
www.handsandvoices.org/chapters/idaho.htm
1720 Westgate Drive, Suite A
Boise ID 83704
208-334-0829
H.E.L.P. Learning Center – 7960 W. Rifleman St., #150, Boise, ID 83704, 377-8899
H.E.L.P. Learning Center is a testing and treatment center for individuals who struggle with: Learning Difficulties, Sensory Integration, Developmental Delays, Austism, A.D.D., A.D.H.D., Reading Problems, and more. They offer testing and evaluation to aid in proper diagnosis and the development of an appropriate treatment program: Learning-related Eye Exams, Perceptual Skill Evaluation, Developmental Assessment, Binocular Function, Visual Memory, Eye Tracking and Teaming, Visual-Motor Integration, and Visagraph Testing for Reading.
Humphrey’s Diabetic Center – 1226 River Street,
Boise ID 83702 331-1155
Humphreys Diabetes Center, Idaho’s diabetes center of excellence, provides education in diabetes self-management and prevention to people with or at-risk for diabetes, their families and health care professionals. Trusted by over 600 Treasure Valley referring physicians, the Center provides services to more than 4,000 clients each year
Idaho Child Find
If you have questions about your infant or toddler's development, Idaho Child Find can provide developmental screening and monitoring free of charge to families. Children identified by Idaho Child Find as needing further evaluations to determine needs and eligibility for direct early intervention services are referred to the regional early intervention specialist.
Developmental monitoring and screening is for any child, birth to three. Parents receive a questionnaire about the baby's development in the mail every four months. It is reviewed by a qualified health care professional, who sends you the results. This gives you information about how your baby is developing language, thinking, physical coordination, and other skills.
For more information or screening, contact your local health district and ask for your Idaho Child Find Coordinator, or call Idaho CareLine at 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 or 208-332-7205 (TDD).
Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. is a statewide organization founded to provide support,
information and technical assistance to parents of children and youth with disabilities. 342-5884
The Lotus Tree Sensory Integration Center 3169 South Bown Way,
Boise, ID 83706, 433-9152
A place where children of all abilities come for an innovative, holistic approach to Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy intervention. We offer an array of traditional and complimentary approaches to therapy, helping children and families to find the perfect fit for them.
Sensory Solutions, PLLC Angie Voss, Occupational Therapist
3182 S. Rookery Lane, Boise, ID 83706, 863-6041
www.sensory solutionsboise.com
Speech Therapy and Screening
St Luke’s Speech & Language Therapy
190 E. Bannock St.
Boise……381-2078
Chatterbox Speech& Language Center
1833 Millennium Way Suite 100
Meridian Idaho 83642
Canyon Speech Pathology
Eve Peppley, MS CCC-SLP
1314 12th Avenue South, Ste 2
Nampa, ID 83657
canyonspeechpathology@yahoo.com
461-2832
Steve Meharry, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Specializing in Children
1755 Westgate Dr., Suite 260, Boise, ID 83704 658-0484
Summer Reading Skills Programs, Boise State University, 1-800-470-3728
www.boisestate.readingprograms.org
Includes Phonics, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Study Skills, Speed Reading, and Love of Reading. Classes are taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading
Development.
Talking with Children About Cancer
https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/veterans/talking-to-kids-about-cancer/
https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/mesothelioma/cancer/treatment/