Larry, Kira & Keno Larry, Kira, and Keno are bonded siblings looking for an energetic family to keep them together. Kira and Keno, who are standing in this portrait, are fraternal twins who share a strong bond together, as well as with their older brother Larry (sitting). Kira currently lives in a separate foster home from her brothers, but they live close by and spend time together regularly. They are hoping for an adoptive family soon so they can all be together. More...

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	Walk Me Home Join the Child Welfare Center team to help raise money in support of Idaho's foster and adoptive parents.  This is a great event and fun opportunity to get out show support that will benefit families and children! To get involved, click the link below. Once at the website click on "find a walk," go to Idaho and select the Boise link.  Then on the right side of the screen choose the "join a team" link.  Hopefully you will find the "Child Welfare Center" team name.  Click on this then follow the rest of the registration process. Click here to register.
	Prudential Backpack Challenge Giving a child in foster care their very own backpack full of things they really need and use gives them a sense of ownership and security through each move. Donate a backpack today! Drop-off dates from July 14 - August 29 Prudential office at 8850 W. Emerald #154, Boise 83704 or at 960 Broadway Ave # 440, Boise. (View the KTVB segment,) Click here for more information about items for certain age groups.
	Become a Mentor for a Youth in Foster Care! Many children who are waiting to be adopted need some extra support from a caring adult in their lives. Some of these kids will go on into a permanent adoptive family, some will age out of the foster care system without a family, and some will be reunited with birth family. No matter what the future holds for a foster child, he or she needs someone who can support them now, while they wait. And that someone can be you! Click here to learn more.
	Angel Cakes for Waiting Youth Tina Ellis, founder of Angel Cakes charity, presents a luscious chocolate cake to Marti Wiser. Ms. Ellis will present Wendy's Wonderful Kids and Wednesday's Child youth with birthday cakes made especially for their special day. View KTVB segment on Angel Cakes.
	SUPERVALU Employees donate to SNAPS, Inc. Paul Singer, CIO and Vice President of SUPERVALU. and staff present employee-raised donation. to SNAPS, Inc., home of the Idaho Wednesday's Child program. read more...
	SNAPS, Inc, home of the Wednesday's Child Program. participates in the Sara Lee TICKETS FORE CHARITY program. If you would like to contribute to any of our programs for children waiting in foster care, you may do so by purchasing Albertsons Boise Open tickets. Whether purchased by check or by credit card, 100 percent of the ticket sales are donated back to our program by SUPERVALU/Albertsons. You can learn more about the Nationwide Golf Tour and this event at www.albertsonsboiseopen.com. To download an order form, click here.
	Foster Care PSA Recently, KTVB News Channel 7 has been airing a series of four PSAs on foster care and the need for foster parents. Here are the PSAs: Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4
	Would you like to donate a pair of light-weight summer pajamas and a book to a child waiting in foster care? Click here to find out how!
	P.R.I.D.E. Training Adopt P.R.I.D.E. (Parent Resource for Information, Development, and Education) classes are forming every 2-3 months for families wanting to prepare for adoption from foster care. Go to the PRIDE information page for more information and to register for the next available training. Register for next PRIDE Training.

Information about Adoption, Foster Care, and
Wednesday's Child Activities

Adoption is affordable – Raising children in this society can be costly. That's why federal and state programs provide monthly adoption subsidies in many cases. Health insurance through Medicaid or purchase of services may also be available until a child becomes an adult. Federal tax incentives and one-time adoption cost reimbursements further support those who open their hearts to waiting children. Check with the child's social worker for information.

Home Study Information - If you are planning on adopting, you must first have a Home Study completed. We have compiled some information to explain what a Home Study is and how to get one completed.

Please note: Photographs and profiles of waiting children are very effective in helping them find loving families. As you get to know the children on these web pages, please remember that they live in our communities. They may attend school or church with someone you know. We ask for your help in guarding their privacy. Thank you.

To find out more about children you see here, contact the Idaho CareLine at 800-926-2588, or send an e-mail to CareLine@idhw.state.id.us

Special Needs Adoptive Parent Services, Inc. (SNAPS), home of the Wednesday's Child Northwest program, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with federal tax-exempt status. Please note: 1) External organizations listed on this web site do not necessarily endorse SNAPS positions, nor do we necessarily endorse all of theirs. They are listed as possible resources for families. We do not assume responsibility for their accuracy, completeness or content. 2) We recommend individuals maintain a healthy skepticism when reviewing information on the Internet; it might appear to be reliable, yet may actually be false, incomplete, out-of-date and/or misleading. 3) Information obtained on the Internet may not represent your perspective or experience and you may disagree or find it objectionable; preview all sites before viewing them with your child. 4) We are not responsible for external addresses ane/or phone numbers changing without our knowledge. 5) Information and commentary on this site are not substitutes for professional advice from your doctor, lawyer, or mental health professional. 6) Requests for permission to republish, copy and/or distribute any material found on this Web site should be directed to SNAPS, Executive Director, Marti Wiser, LMSW.