Free for Idaho Families with Newborns provided by Idaho AEYC (pdf) You’ve Got This! From the Start is a new initiative from Idaho AEYC designed to support families from day one. Parents of newborns born in 2026 will receive FREE, high-quality materials that promote connection, learning, and positive early experiences at home — along with access to trainings, workshops, and trusted parenting resources. Please note: this program is designed for Idaho parents to sign up individually, and each family will receive one kit.
Foodback Locations and Info(pdf)
As SNAP benefit delays continue, this quick-reference guide lists food banks by public health district to support families in need. Please feel free to share!
Safe Sleep Image Gallery (website) The American Academy of Pediatrics offers original images to the public that accurately and responsibly portray safe sleep practices. These images are available for anyone to download and use in print, broadcast or online publications or to share on social media.
Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) Screening(website) During the 2018 Idaho legislative session, rules were added to existing Idaho Administrative Code 16.02.12 - Procedures and Testing to be Performed on Newborn Infants, to include screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) using pulse oximetry. Effective July 1, 2018 screening for CCHD is mandated for all Idaho newborns.
Infant Mortality Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network (CoIIN)(pdf) The CoIIN is a state-driven, collaborative, multi-state initiative to reduce infant mortality and disparities in birth outcomes by using quality improvement science, collaborative learning, and innovation to identify evidence-based approaches.
Newborn screening(website editorial) September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, a good time to talk about why Idaho should require a lifesaving, simple test called pulse oximetry.
