When Idaho’s Kids Need Help, Collaboration Makes Change Possible

Idaho’s youth mental health crisis is urgent and solvable. Today, too many children are waiting months for care or going without it altogether as provider shortages, funding gaps, and systemic barriers strain families and nonprofits alike. The cost of inaction is steep, leading to more profound trauma, disrupted education, and futures put at risk.

That is why three of Idaho’s most trusted nonprofits, Women’s & Children’s Alliance, Children’s Home Society, and Idaho Youth Ranch, have come together in a first-of-its-kind collaboration focused on lasting solutions. With more than 200 years of combined experience, these organizations are aligning their expertise, sharing resources, and speaking with one strong voice to strengthen mental health care for Idaho’s kids.

This partnership is made possible through the support of visionary donors and funders, including the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, who believe that collaboration, not competition, is how real progress happens. Donor support fuels long-term solutions, such as growing the mental health workforce, expanding access to care in schools and communities, and removing barriers that keep kids from getting help when they need it most.

When the right partners come together with shared purpose, children heal, families stabilize, and communities grow stronger. This is an investment in Idaho’s future and one where hope turns into measurable impact.

Join us in backing the partnerships that put Idaho’s kids first.

Your support helps ensure every child has access to the mental health care they deserve, today and for generations to come.

Women & Children’s Alliance

Children’s Home Counseling Services

The Idaho Youth
Ranch

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