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Learn more about DHW News Updates DHW opens new foster care facility in Payette May 3, 2024 The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) hosted a ribbon cutting Thursday, May 2, for a new 16-bed foster care facility in the city of Payette. The Payette Assessment and Care Center (PACC) is a place that will provide structure, safety... Division of Behavioral Health to host mental health awareness event at Idaho Capitol May 1, 2024 Gov. Brad Little will headline the speakers gathered Friday, May 3, from 1-3 p.m. at the Idaho Capitol to update the public about the state of the behavioral health system in Idaho. The event will also feature presentations by behavioral... Board of Health and Welfare to meet March 26 March 22, 2024 The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Tuesday, March 26, via Webex and in Boise. Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should follow the link at the top of the agenda and... 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