Category: Foster Care
Foster Care
5 Characteristics of a Great Foster Parent
Are you considering becoming a foster parent for a child or adolescent with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? At RISE Services, Inc. Idaho, we have supported foster families at all stages of the process, so we’ve seen firsthand what it takes to be a great foster parent. If you’re wondering whether you may be a […]
Foster Care
Become Treatment Foster Parents This National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month. At RISE Services, Inc. Idaho, it’s a time to honor and advocate for children and youth in foster care, as well as the dedicated foster parents providing stable, caring homes. We offer a unique program called Treatment Foster Care (TFC) that provides support to youth with behavioral, emotional, or […]
Children's Services
Join RISE Idaho for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time when communities across the nation unite to raise awareness about child abuse and strengthen prevention efforts. At RISE Services, Inc. Idaho, we’re committed to promoting safe environments for all children, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Foster Care
School Support for Youth and Children in Treatment Foster Care
Edit: September 2025 – While RISE Idaho no longer offers treatment foster care services, we encourage you to look into this option with other reputable agencies in your community. Starting a new school year is more than just another change for children and teens in foster care. It carries significant implications, especially for those dealing […]
Foster Care
Recognizing the Impact of Treatment Foster Parents
Edit: September 2025 – While RISE Idaho no longer offers treatment foster care services, we encourage you to look into this option with other reputable agencies in your community. RISE Services, Inc. Idaho is excited to celebrate National Foster Care Month by highlighting our Treatment Foster Care families. Perhaps you’ve never heard of Treatment Foster […]
Foster Care
Take the First Step to Becoming a Treatment Foster Parent
Update September 2025 – While RISE Idaho no longer offers treatment foster care services, we encourage you to look into this option with other reputable agencies in your community. You may have heard of traditional foster care, but do you know about Treatment Foster Care? This foster care program is for youth and adolescents with […]
Foster Care
Aging Out of Foster Care in Idaho
As foster youth near adulthood, they greatly benefit from the guidance and support that parental figures or caregivers provide. Unfortunately, many older foster youth leave the foster care system without these support systems, which impacts any opportunities for a successful transition to adulthood. RISE Services, Inc. Idaho is one of many resources that serves and […]
Foster Care
6 Qualities of Great Treatment Foster Parents
Update September 2025 – While RISE Idaho no longer offers treatment foster care services, we encourage you to look into this option with other reputable agencies in your community. Being a foster parent involves much responsibility. Beyond the required licensing process, it takes individuals willing to love, care for, and open their homes to foster […]
Independent Living Skills
Independent Living Workshops for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Update September 2025 – While RISE Idaho no longer offers treatment foster care services, we encourage you to look into this option with other reputable agencies in your community. In celebration of National Foster Care Month, RISE Services, Inc. Idaho would like to share how grateful we are for our foster parents and families. We […]
Foster Care
Why We Foster – A Love Story
Love is in the air as we celebrate Valentine’s Day this month. Whether we’re celebrating relationships with our spouses, partners, or families, it’s true that we all want to feel and be loved. At RISE Services, Inc. Idaho, we asked several foster parents why they choose to welcome children who are in need of a […]
