IDAHO HAPPENIN'S - March 2010
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS PRECIOUS
INFORMATION ON TO THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER
WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, HOWEVER, I DO RESPECT
THEM. THANK YOU
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Program Description
The Food Stamp Program helps put food on the table for approximately 34,000 Idaho households and 85,000 individual Idahoans
every day. It provides low income households with a card which can be used instead of cash to purchase food items to ensure
that they have access to a healthy diet. The Food Stamp Program represents the pledge that hunger will not be tolerated in
America. It is the tangible expression of the unalterable belief that everyone has a right to food for themselves and their families.
The program is the cornerstone of the Federal Government's food assistance programs. The U. S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) administers the Food Stamp Program at the Federal level through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). State agencies
administer the program at the State and local levels, including determination of eligibility and allotments.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho and fall into one of two groups: (1) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings
and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with
a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less
than $14,079 if one person lives in the household; $18,941 if two people live in the household; $23,803 if three people live in the
household; $28,665 if four people live in the household; $33,527 if five people live in the household; $38,389 if six people live in the
household; $43,251 if seven people live in the household; or $48,113 if eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $4,862 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For detailed application information, visit:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/FoodCashAssistance/FoodStamps/FoodSt...
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/FoodCashAssistance/FoodStamps/tabid/90/de...
You may also call or visit your local Health and Welfare office. When calling, select option 19 for the Health and Welfare Offices. To
locate the office nearest you, visit:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/ContactUs/tabid/127/default.aspx
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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The Low-Income High Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low-income Idaho residents with the high cost of home
energy. Funding is provided from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant through the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, you must need financial assistance for
home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the
household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in
the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live
in the household, or $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in
the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, locate and contact your local Community Action Agency:
http://www.idahocommunityaction.org/partnerships.html
Program Contact Information
For more information on the IDAHO LIHEAP, call:
(208)334-5656
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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...and Brouse Morningside Products'
Shop & Share Program size
This holiday season, Boise-based Morningside Products, a local distributor of affordable, luxury-quality bath and body products,
will donate 15% of what you purchase to The Idaho Foodbank. The Shop & Share program is already underway and will continue
through Valentine's Day 2010.
With each online purchase, customers can designate the Foodbank as the charity they wish to support. When the order is
complete, 15% of the purchase price will be donated to that organization. There is no additional charge to purchase the products.
To make this offer even more enticing, Morningside has partnered with two of Boise’s best – Emmy-nominated musician Curtis
Stigers and The Chocolat Bar – to create unique gift sets perfect for the holidays.
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Program Description
The School Breakfast and Lunch Programs make nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals available to school children each
school day. Over 92,000 schools offer lunches at school, and nearly 70,000 schools offer breakfast at school. School breakfasts
and lunches must meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Federal nutrition standards. Some schools offer afterschool
snacks to children in the school's afterschool care programs.
The School Breakfast and Lunch Programs of Idaho are administered by Child Nutrition Programs division of Idaho's Department
of Education.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the
household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/edu_directory/
Program Contact Information
For additional information, visit the Idaho Child Nutrition office website:
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/cnp/
Or call the state's Child Nutrition Programs office at 208-332-6820.
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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Program Description
Idaho offers the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) so your children-infants to teens-may qualify for health insurance at
no cost to you. CHIP provides insurance to working and non-working families. It allows you-parents, grandparents, and guardians-
to get the health insurance coverage your children need and deserve.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Idaho, under 19 years of age or be a primary care giver with a
children under the age of 19, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent
resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $26,955 if two people live in the household;
$33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the
household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in
the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional
person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's
program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To request an application or to find out more information, please call the Idaho CareLine by dialing 2-1-1, or 800-926-2588.
TDD users can call 208-332-7205.
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/Medicaid/IdahoHealthPlanforChildr...
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income
pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To
be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.
e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and,
(2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members
who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
See the Idaho WIC website for detailed application information:
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Default.aspx?TabId=92
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Idaho WIC, please visit the Idaho Department of Human & Welfare:
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/FoodCashAssistance/WomenInfantsandChi...
If you have questions about the WIC program call the Idaho CareLine toll-free at:
800-926-2588
TDD users can call:
208-332-7205
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program provides reimbursement for milk served to children in programs where they have no access to lunch
either through the National School Lunch Program or the Child and Adult Care Food Program. These programs include half-time
kindergarten programs in schools and summer camps for children.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk
to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the
household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in
the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it
participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/cnp/specialMilkProgram/
Program Contact Information
For information on the Idaho Special Milk program (SMP), please visit:
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/
To learn more about Idaho SMP, please call the Department of Education at:
208-332-6820
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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Program Description
Head Start is a national program that provides comprehensive developmental services for low-income preschool children and
their families. Currently funded at approximately $4.3 billion nationally, Head Start serves over 750,000 children and their families
each year.
The Idaho Head Start Association is a private, non-profit organization that represents 12 Idaho Head Start programs, 3,500
children, and is governed by a 49-member Association.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, you must be a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed
$10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the
household; $22,050 if four people live in the household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the
household; $33,270 if seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial
status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy,
less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications
may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.idahoheadstartassoc.net/
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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The Idaho Weatherization Assistance Program is the nation's largest residential energy efficiency program. Its mission is to
insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high
residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons
least able to afford higher utility costs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, your household's annual income before
taxes must not exceed $17,328 if one person lives in the household; $23,312 if two people live in the household; $29,296 if three
people live in the household; $35,280 if four people live in the household; $41,264 if five people live in the household; $47,248 if six
people live in the household; $53,232 if seven people live in the household; and $59,216 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $5,984 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Prospective applicants should locate and contact their nearest local community action partnership agency by visiting http://www.
idahocommunityaction.org/partnerships.html or by calling the Department of Health and Welfare at 208-334-5730.
Program Contact Information
For more information about Idaho's Weatherization Assistance Program, please visit:
http://www.idahocommunityaction.org/Weatherization.html
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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There are about 170,000 Idahoans who are not sure where their next meals are coming from, including 65,500 children. In this
newsletter you will find a variety of ways you can get involved to help reduce those numbers. Whether you want to volunteer,
donate food or money, sponsor an event or participate in one of the events listed below, your involvement is crucial.
Food drives are a very effective way to help. For ideas about how to run a first-rate food drive, go to www.idahofoodbank.
org/fooddrive.htm. Or in the Treasure and Magic valleys you can contact Terry Graves at tgraves@idahofoodbank.org, in Eastern
Idaho contact Joye Jones at jjones@idahofoodbank.org and in North Central Idaho contact Chuck Whitman at
cwhitman@idahofoodbank.org.
Thank you for your help in the fight against hunger in our state. Without you, nothing in this newsletter would be possible.
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Program Description
Idaho Medicaid is the state and Federal partnership that provides health coverage for selected categories of people in Idaho with
low incomes. Its purpose is to improve the health of people who might otherwise go without medical care for themselves and
their children.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Idaho, a US national, citizen, permanent resident,
or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or
very low income. You must also be either pregnant, a parent or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age 19, blind,
have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or be 65 years of age or older.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To learn more about Idaho Medicaid, please go to:
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/Medicaid/tabid/123/Default.as...
You may pick up an application at your local Department of Health and Welfare office, by calling the Idaho Careline at 1-800-926-
2588,
or by downloading the form from the Department web site:
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=lqIeO%2f7F1...
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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Program Description
Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) is the monthly cash assistance program for low-income families in Idaho. The
program goal is to provide necessary assistance to need families with children on a temporary basis and provide parents with job
preparation, work opportunities, enforcement of child support, and support services to enable them to become self-sufficient, and
leave the program as soon as possible. This is a time-limited cash assistance and supportive services program with an emphasis
on self-reliance and personal responsibility.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Idaho, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19
years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
You can apply for TAFI cash assistance at your local Health and Welfare's Self Reliance office (a list of which can be found here:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/ContactUs/tabid/127/default.aspx) or contact the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application
mailed to you. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588.
Program Contact Information
For more information on Idaho TAFI, please go to:
http://www.idahocareline.org/eLibrary/Temporary%20Assistance%20for%20Famili...
To contact the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare about Idaho TAFI, please call:
208-334-5500
or write to:
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
450 W. State Street, 10th floor
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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FREE THINGS TO DO..
AROUND TOWN
•Tour historic Sun Valley Lodge
•Historical Walking Tour of Ketchum (maps at the Sun Valley/Ketchum visitor information center located on Sun Valley Road)
•Historic Old Hailey Walk (maps located at the Hailey Chamber of Commerce located on Main Street)
•SV Heritage & Ski Museum, Ketchum
•Ore Wagon Museum, Ketchum
•Hailey Historical Museum
•Hemingway Memorial
•Sawtooth Botanical Garden
•Farmers' and Artisans' Market: Hailey
•Artists' Market in Ketchum
•Farmers' Market: Ketchum
•Free Shuttle Bus-Ride around Sun Valley, Ketchum, Warm Springs, Elkhorn
•Walk 4th Street Corridor
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
BIKING
•Elephant Perch: Wednesday Night Rides thru out summer
•Wood River Trail System
•Harriman Trail
•Bald Mountain
•BCRD Ride the Rails August 1
HIKING/WALKING/RUNS
•New White Clouds Trail-Sun Valley
•Bald Mountain
•Trails Around Town
FISHING
•Fly Casting Clinics: Sturtevants, Silver Creek Outfitters Monday evenings
•Kids: Penny Lake, or Lake Creek
GOLF
•Practice on Sun Valley Course putting green
BIRDING
•Visit Silver Creek Preserve
ICE SKATING
•Watch skaters on SV Outdoor Rink
REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
•Galena Lodge
•Sawtooth Fish Hatchery
•Redfish Lake
•Land of the Yankee Fork: Custer, Gold Dredge
•Crater of the Moon Visitor Center
•Hot Springs
JUST FOR KIDS
•The Community Library Story Time (Sat), Science Time (Tues)
•Fishing at stocked Penny Lake or Lake Creek
•Skate Board Parks in Ketchum, Hailey
•Kids Craft Fair at SV Center Arts & Crafts Festival
FREE RIDES & TOURS
■Free Shuttle Bus. Mountain Rides provides free bus service around town every 30 minutes.Ketchum ID
■Walking Tour of Old Ketchum: Pick up walking tour at the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber Visitor Center and discover the history of
the town.
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REMEMBER NO MATTER WHAT TOWN, CITY, COUNTY OR STATE SEND US YOUR UPCOMING EVENT
INFORMATION TO BE APPLIED TO YOUR STATE'S PAGE!
BECOME ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
IF YOUR GROUP, ORGANIZATION, OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP HAS ANY ACTIVITIES UPCOMING SUCH AS:
MEALS FOR THE NEEDY, FOOD PANTRIES & BASKET GIVEAWAYS, CLOTHING CLOSETS, BAZAARS,
FLEA MARKETS, CAR WASHES, FREE CLASSES/SEMINARS, FILM FESTIVALS,
FIRST TIME HOME PURCHASER SEMINARS, STATE FAIRS....EVEYTHING!!!!
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL: homelesstoindependence@yahoo.com
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS PRECIOUS
INFORMATION ON TO THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER
WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, HOWEVER, I DO RESPECT
THEM. THANK YOU
************************************************
Program Description
The Food Stamp Program helps put food on the table for approximately 34,000 Idaho households and 85,000 individual Idahoans
every day. It provides low income households with a card which can be used instead of cash to purchase food items to ensure
that they have access to a healthy diet. The Food Stamp Program represents the pledge that hunger will not be tolerated in
America. It is the tangible expression of the unalterable belief that everyone has a right to food for themselves and their families.
The program is the cornerstone of the Federal Government's food assistance programs. The U. S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) administers the Food Stamp Program at the Federal level through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). State agencies
administer the program at the State and local levels, including determination of eligibility and allotments.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho and fall into one of two groups: (1) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings
and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with
a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less
than $14,079 if one person lives in the household; $18,941 if two people live in the household; $23,803 if three people live in the
household; $28,665 if four people live in the household; $33,527 if five people live in the household; $38,389 if six people live in the
household; $43,251 if seven people live in the household; or $48,113 if eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $4,862 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For detailed application information, visit:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/FoodCashAssistance/FoodStamps/FoodSt...
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/FoodCashAssistance/FoodStamps/tabid/90/de...
You may also call or visit your local Health and Welfare office. When calling, select option 19 for the Health and Welfare Offices. To
locate the office nearest you, visit:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/ContactUs/tabid/127/default.aspx
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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The Low-Income High Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low-income Idaho residents with the high cost of home
energy. Funding is provided from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant through the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, you must need financial assistance for
home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the
household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in
the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live
in the household, or $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in
the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, locate and contact your local Community Action Agency:
http://www.idahocommunityaction.org/partnerships.html
Program Contact Information
For more information on the IDAHO LIHEAP, call:
(208)334-5656
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
************************************************
...and Brouse Morningside Products'
Shop & Share Program size
This holiday season, Boise-based Morningside Products, a local distributor of affordable, luxury-quality bath and body products,
will donate 15% of what you purchase to The Idaho Foodbank. The Shop & Share program is already underway and will continue
through Valentine's Day 2010.
With each online purchase, customers can designate the Foodbank as the charity they wish to support. When the order is
complete, 15% of the purchase price will be donated to that organization. There is no additional charge to purchase the products.
To make this offer even more enticing, Morningside has partnered with two of Boise’s best – Emmy-nominated musician Curtis
Stigers and The Chocolat Bar – to create unique gift sets perfect for the holidays.
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Program Description
The School Breakfast and Lunch Programs make nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals available to school children each
school day. Over 92,000 schools offer lunches at school, and nearly 70,000 schools offer breakfast at school. School breakfasts
and lunches must meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Federal nutrition standards. Some schools offer afterschool
snacks to children in the school's afterschool care programs.
The School Breakfast and Lunch Programs of Idaho are administered by Child Nutrition Programs division of Idaho's Department
of Education.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the
household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/edu_directory/
Program Contact Information
For additional information, visit the Idaho Child Nutrition office website:
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/cnp/
Or call the state's Child Nutrition Programs office at 208-332-6820.
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
*****************************************
Program Description
Idaho offers the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) so your children-infants to teens-may qualify for health insurance at
no cost to you. CHIP provides insurance to working and non-working families. It allows you-parents, grandparents, and guardians-
to get the health insurance coverage your children need and deserve.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Idaho, under 19 years of age or be a primary care giver with a
children under the age of 19, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent
resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $26,955 if two people live in the household;
$33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the
household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in
the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional
person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's
program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To request an application or to find out more information, please call the Idaho CareLine by dialing 2-1-1, or 800-926-2588.
TDD users can call 208-332-7205.
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/Medicaid/IdahoHealthPlanforChildr...
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income
pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To
be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.
e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and,
(2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members
who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
See the Idaho WIC website for detailed application information:
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Default.aspx?TabId=92
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Idaho WIC, please visit the Idaho Department of Human & Welfare:
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/FoodCashAssistance/WomenInfantsandChi...
If you have questions about the WIC program call the Idaho CareLine toll-free at:
800-926-2588
TDD users can call:
208-332-7205
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program provides reimbursement for milk served to children in programs where they have no access to lunch
either through the National School Lunch Program or the Child and Adult Care Food Program. These programs include half-time
kindergarten programs in schools and summer camps for children.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk
to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the
household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in
the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it
participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/cnp/specialMilkProgram/
Program Contact Information
For information on the Idaho Special Milk program (SMP), please visit:
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/
To learn more about Idaho SMP, please call the Department of Education at:
208-332-6820
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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Program Description
Head Start is a national program that provides comprehensive developmental services for low-income preschool children and
their families. Currently funded at approximately $4.3 billion nationally, Head Start serves over 750,000 children and their families
each year.
The Idaho Head Start Association is a private, non-profit organization that represents 12 Idaho Head Start programs, 3,500
children, and is governed by a 49-member Association.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, you must be a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed
$10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the
household; $22,050 if four people live in the household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the
household; $33,270 if seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial
status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy,
less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications
may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.idahoheadstartassoc.net/
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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The Idaho Weatherization Assistance Program is the nation's largest residential energy efficiency program. Its mission is to
insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high
residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons
least able to afford higher utility costs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Idaho, your household's annual income before
taxes must not exceed $17,328 if one person lives in the household; $23,312 if two people live in the household; $29,296 if three
people live in the household; $35,280 if four people live in the household; $41,264 if five people live in the household; $47,248 if six
people live in the household; $53,232 if seven people live in the household; and $59,216 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $5,984 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Prospective applicants should locate and contact their nearest local community action partnership agency by visiting http://www.
idahocommunityaction.org/partnerships.html or by calling the Department of Health and Welfare at 208-334-5730.
Program Contact Information
For more information about Idaho's Weatherization Assistance Program, please visit:
http://www.idahocommunityaction.org/Weatherization.html
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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There are about 170,000 Idahoans who are not sure where their next meals are coming from, including 65,500 children. In this
newsletter you will find a variety of ways you can get involved to help reduce those numbers. Whether you want to volunteer,
donate food or money, sponsor an event or participate in one of the events listed below, your involvement is crucial.
Food drives are a very effective way to help. For ideas about how to run a first-rate food drive, go to www.idahofoodbank.
org/fooddrive.htm. Or in the Treasure and Magic valleys you can contact Terry Graves at tgraves@idahofoodbank.org, in Eastern
Idaho contact Joye Jones at jjones@idahofoodbank.org and in North Central Idaho contact Chuck Whitman at
cwhitman@idahofoodbank.org.
Thank you for your help in the fight against hunger in our state. Without you, nothing in this newsletter would be possible.
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Program Description
Idaho Medicaid is the state and Federal partnership that provides health coverage for selected categories of people in Idaho with
low incomes. Its purpose is to improve the health of people who might otherwise go without medical care for themselves and
their children.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Idaho, a US national, citizen, permanent resident,
or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or
very low income. You must also be either pregnant, a parent or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age 19, blind,
have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or be 65 years of age or older.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To learn more about Idaho Medicaid, please go to:
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/Medicaid/tabid/123/Default.as...
You may pick up an application at your local Department of Health and Welfare office, by calling the Idaho Careline at 1-800-926-
2588,
or by downloading the form from the Department web site:
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=lqIeO%2f7F1...
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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Program Description
Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) is the monthly cash assistance program for low-income families in Idaho. The
program goal is to provide necessary assistance to need families with children on a temporary basis and provide parents with job
preparation, work opportunities, enforcement of child support, and support services to enable them to become self-sufficient, and
leave the program as soon as possible. This is a time-limited cash assistance and supportive services program with an emphasis
on self-reliance and personal responsibility.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Idaho, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19
years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
You can apply for TAFI cash assistance at your local Health and Welfare's Self Reliance office (a list of which can be found here:
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/ContactUs/tabid/127/default.aspx) or contact the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application
mailed to you. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588.
Program Contact Information
For more information on Idaho TAFI, please go to:
http://www.idahocareline.org/eLibrary/Temporary%20Assistance%20for%20Famili...
To contact the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare about Idaho TAFI, please call:
208-334-5500
or write to:
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
450 W. State Street, 10th floor
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Managing Agency
Idaho
http://www.accessidaho.org
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FREE THINGS TO DO..
AROUND TOWN
•Tour historic Sun Valley Lodge
•Historical Walking Tour of Ketchum (maps at the Sun Valley/Ketchum visitor information center located on Sun Valley Road)
•Historic Old Hailey Walk (maps located at the Hailey Chamber of Commerce located on Main Street)
•SV Heritage & Ski Museum, Ketchum
•Ore Wagon Museum, Ketchum
•Hailey Historical Museum
•Hemingway Memorial
•Sawtooth Botanical Garden
•Farmers' and Artisans' Market: Hailey
•Artists' Market in Ketchum
•Farmers' Market: Ketchum
•Free Shuttle Bus-Ride around Sun Valley, Ketchum, Warm Springs, Elkhorn
•Walk 4th Street Corridor
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
BIKING
•Elephant Perch: Wednesday Night Rides thru out summer
•Wood River Trail System
•Harriman Trail
•Bald Mountain
•BCRD Ride the Rails August 1
HIKING/WALKING/RUNS
•New White Clouds Trail-Sun Valley
•Bald Mountain
•Trails Around Town
FISHING
•Fly Casting Clinics: Sturtevants, Silver Creek Outfitters Monday evenings
•Kids: Penny Lake, or Lake Creek
GOLF
•Practice on Sun Valley Course putting green
BIRDING
•Visit Silver Creek Preserve
ICE SKATING
•Watch skaters on SV Outdoor Rink
REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
•Galena Lodge
•Sawtooth Fish Hatchery
•Redfish Lake
•Land of the Yankee Fork: Custer, Gold Dredge
•Crater of the Moon Visitor Center
•Hot Springs
JUST FOR KIDS
•The Community Library Story Time (Sat), Science Time (Tues)
•Fishing at stocked Penny Lake or Lake Creek
•Skate Board Parks in Ketchum, Hailey
•Kids Craft Fair at SV Center Arts & Crafts Festival
FREE RIDES & TOURS
■Free Shuttle Bus. Mountain Rides provides free bus service around town every 30 minutes.Ketchum ID
■Walking Tour of Old Ketchum: Pick up walking tour at the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber Visitor Center and discover the history of
the town.
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REMEMBER NO MATTER WHAT TOWN, CITY, COUNTY OR STATE SEND US YOUR UPCOMING EVENT
INFORMATION TO BE APPLIED TO YOUR STATE'S PAGE!
BECOME ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
IF YOUR GROUP, ORGANIZATION, OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP HAS ANY ACTIVITIES UPCOMING SUCH AS:
MEALS FOR THE NEEDY, FOOD PANTRIES & BASKET GIVEAWAYS, CLOTHING CLOSETS, BAZAARS,
FLEA MARKETS, CAR WASHES, FREE CLASSES/SEMINARS, FILM FESTIVALS,
FIRST TIME HOME PURCHASER SEMINARS, STATE FAIRS....EVEYTHING!!!!
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL: homelesstoindependence@yahoo.com
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