Children’s Home Society of Idaho

Children’s Home Society of Idaho. Historical Timeline. For over half a century, the Children’s Home Society of Idaho had been a home for Idaho’s children in need of shelter and care. Tireless efforts from superintendents, executive directors, board members, medical professionals, teachers, community members, staff members and volunteers throughout the society’s first 60 years have left a permanent legacy of love and care. Because of those dedicated individuals, thousands of lives have been changed, even saved by the Children's Home Society of Idaho., In 1996, national legislation forever altered the role of the Children’s Home Society of Idaho: Foster care was enacted, ultimately making orphanages obsolete. As the country moved toward a new direction of caring for children in need, the Children’s Home Society underwent a gradual and careful transformation. After the last adoption occurred in 1968, the Children’s Home Society Board of Directors enlisted the services of Boise State University faculty to conduct a statewide needs assessment for children. Strong indicators from the assessment pointed toward the lack of emotional and behavioral health programs for youngsters. Therefore, the Society embarked on a new path toward its original mission of caring for disadvantaged children by modifying its approach pertinent to present-day needs., In 1975, the Children’s Home Society opened Warm Springs Counseling Center, serving thousands of Idaho children with a full spectrum of vital emotional and behavioral health services. The counseling center is the Children’s Home Society’s way of continuing to serve Idaho children by positively affecting the foundations on which they grow-up and build their lives upon., Captions , Idaho Senator William Borah and wife, Mamie, visit with children on the home’s front steps. Caring community members donated toys for children. Two youngsters pose on the front steps. Ready for the picnic; children regularly participated in community events and groups. A four-legged friend pays a visit to the Children’s Home.