Idaho Parents Unlimited

Idaho Parents Unlimited Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. supports, empowers, educates and advocates to enhance the quality of life for Idahoans with disabilities and their families.

In our continual effort to become a one-stop shop for parents, IPUL is proud to announce that beginning January first we...
12/15/2025

In our continual effort to become a one-stop shop for parents, IPUL is proud to announce that beginning January first we will be the new Youth Empowerment Services (YES) advocacy education and support contractor.

What does that mean for families and youth? Just as you have always called us for support in navigating IEP’s, or with Medicaid questions, we are now happy to support families as they navigate children’s behavioral health and the YES system of care.

Stay tuned for more!

Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) is a statewide nonprofit organization that supports families of children and youth with d...
12/12/2025

Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) is a statewide nonprofit organization that supports families of children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs. Through our Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) and Family to Family Health Information Center (F2F), we empower families, build partnerships, and improve outcomes for children and youth with disabilities across Idaho.

Position Summary

The Family Support Specialist provides direct support, information, and training to families and youth with disabilities by responding to phone calls, emails, and online intakes; offering individualized assistance; and making referrals to community and state partners. Applicants must have lived experience with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and will assist and support family members in gaining access to local services. Applicants will also help families become informed consumers of services and self-advocates.

There are two full-time remote positions available – both positions will assist families statewide; however, the positions are to be filled by people who live in the northern and eastern parts of the state. Both positions require the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a statewide team."

Click here for full information - https://ipulidaho.org/ipul_jobs/

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Assessment Tool Selection UpdateHosted by the Idaho Department of Health Welfa...
12/11/2025

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Assessment Tool Selection Update
Hosted by the Idaho Department of Health Welfare & Human Services Research Institute
What To Expect
These Sessions Are Open To:
Adults Receiving Services
Family Members
Service Providers
Advocates
Please join us for an update regarding the selection of a new assessment tool for the Adult DD Program. During these sessions we will:
Provide an overview of the tool selection steps
Share the results of the in-person tool review completed by self-advocates and family advocates in October
Share Next Steps
Date: December 17th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM MST
Join Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88124881460
Date: December 18th
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM MST Join Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86461757232
These informational sessions are optional and the same information will be shared at both

Actualización sobre la selección de herramientas de evaluación de servicios para
adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo
Presentado por el Departamento de Salud y Bienestar de Idaho y el Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Humanos
Qué esperar
Estas sesiones están abiertas para:
Los adultos que reciben servicios
Los miembros de la familia
Los proveedores de servicios
Los defensores
Únase a nosotros para recibir una actualización sobre la selección de una herramienta de evaluación para el programa de DD para adultos. Durante estas sesiones, haremos lo siguiente:
Proporcionar una descripción general sobre los pasos para seleccionar las herramientas
Compartir los resultados de la revisión presencial de las herramientas realizada por los autogestores y los defensores familiares en octubre.
Compartir los próximos pasos
Fecha: 17 de diciembre
Hora: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM MST
Únase mediante Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88124881460
Fecha: 18 de diciembre
Hora: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM MST
Únase mediante Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86461757232
Estas sesiones informales son opcionales y se compartirá la misma información en ambas.

Sharing for Youth Transition Programming at LINC Presents24-hour Holiday Movie MarathonFree! At Linc 1878 W. Overland Rd...
12/09/2025

Sharing for
Youth Transition Programming at LINC
Presents
24-hour Holiday Movie Marathon
Free!
At Linc 1878 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705
Ages: 14-26
Text Sam to RSVP 208.844.8338
Night 1:
12/20/2025
5:00 PM – 10:00PM
5:00 PM-6:37 PM Elf
6:40 PM-8:20 PM The Polar Express
8:25 PM-10:00 PM National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Night 2:
(R-Rated Night)
12/21/2025
5:00 PM – 10:00PM
5:00 PM-6427 PM Happiest Season
6:45 PM-8:58 PM The Holdovers
9:00 PM-10:41 PM The Night Before

Day 3:
12/22/2025
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
10:00 AM-11:46 AM The Gremlins
11:50 AM-1:30 PM Krampus
3:35 PM-5:19 PM The Grinch

Day 4:
12/23/2025
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
10:00 AM-11:44 AM The Family Stone
11:50 AM-1:28 PM Love Actually
1:30 PM-2:48PM Four Christmases
3:35 PM-5:19 PM Home Alone

12/09/2025

Jingle & Jam Karaoke Night
5:00 PM
Wed Dec 10 2025
Come sing your lungs out (or spectate if it's not your thing) from 5-7pm. At LINC: 1878 W Overland St Boise, ID 83705. Snacks, drinks, and of course karaoke!

Rexburg, the Department of Health and Welfare is coming to YOU!When: December 15th, 2025 Medicaid Members and Stakeholde...
12/01/2025

Rexburg, the Department of Health and Welfare is coming to YOU!

When: December 15th, 2025
Medicaid Members and Stakeholder session: 10am -12pm
Medicaid Providers session: 3pm -5pm

Where: The Grand Teton Room in the Madison Memorial Hospital
Address: 450 E Main Street Rexburg, ID 83440

Who: Anyone currently receiving services through Medicaid

**Family members or caregivers of those receiving services
**Providers of Medicaid services
**Community Partners

Can’t make it to a session? You can still share your thoughts. Fill out the Compliment, Comment, Concern Form:

https://shorturl.at/TO52Z

Interpreters can be available for each meeting. Please contact Sabine.Tordjman@dhw.idaho.gov or 208-364-1836 two weeks prior to the listening session if you would like an interpreter present.

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This image features a festive Thanksgiving table decorated with pumpkins, greenery, candles, and neatly set place settin...
11/27/2025

This image features a festive Thanksgiving table decorated with pumpkins, greenery, candles, and neatly set place settings with orange napkins. On the right, a blue panel displays the Idaho Parents Unlimited logo and a message wishing a Happy Thanksgiving and announcing the office closure until December 1, 2025.

11/21/2025

Court decisions in neighboring states have required increasing the age limit to 22. Idaho currently funds services for students until they turn 21.

11/19/2025

Sharing so everyone is aware - IPUL will be having a presentation at Tools this year, more information on that will be available shortly.

📣 Idaho Parents Unlimited wants Idaho families to know: You can now tell IDHW what you think about major Medicaid change...
11/19/2025

📣 Idaho Parents Unlimited wants Idaho families to know: You can now tell IDHW what you think about major Medicaid changes! The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is asking Medicaid members, families, caregivers, and providers to complete a survey to help guide this transition.

Survey Link: https://shorturl.at/0zpNs
This survey will be available through Wednesday, 12/31/25.

In March 2025, Idaho passed House Bill 345, which will move Medicaid from fee-for-service to comprehensive managed care. This is a big shift, especially for children and adults with disabilities.

Why it matters: Managed care will affect how people access services like doctor visits, therapies, medications, and hospital care. Your feedback can shape how Idaho builds this new system.

Protections will remain in place, including timely payments to providers, quick decisions on authorizations, strong network requirements, and fair hearing rights.

Please note: When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself. To learn more about the Idaho Medicaid managed care transition or submit questions about this survey, please visit https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/managedcare.

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🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧✨In this candid and humorous conversation, Allison, Melissa, and Sarah dive into the surpr...
11/17/2025

🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧✨

In this candid and humorous conversation, Allison, Melissa, and Sarah dive into the surprising differences between how they were raised and how they’re raising their own children today. They explore emotional intelligence, resilience, community expectations, and how social media has reshaped modern parenting, especially for families of children with disabilities. Through personal stories and surprisingly few Golden Girls quotes, they reflect on what each generation gets right and how parents can give themselves more grace. It’s an honest reminder that no matter the decade, everyone is just trying their best to raise good humans.

🎧 Add us on your favorite podcast platform or listen here:
https://rss.com/podcasts/unlimited-parenting-ipul


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Address

4619 Emerald, Suite E
Boise, ID
83706

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12083425884

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