Assistance Programs

Assistance Programs

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Child Care

  • Boys and Girls Club: Provides a safe, supervised environment every day after school and in the summer. 610 E. 42nd Street, 376-4960
  • Giraffe Laugh Early Learning centers:  A nonprofit providing early learning and childcare. (208) 954-5454 
  • Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: Provides child care assistance to low-income, working families. 
  • Interfaith Sanctuary: Offers shelter and a daytime family support program. 1620 W. River Street, (208) 345-5815, info@interfaithsanctuary.org; 
  • YMCA Before & After School Care: For kindergarten through 8th grade. Includes group and individual activities. Full-time preschool and infant/toddler programs also available. Ask for financial assistance when signing up. 1050 W. State Street, (208) 344-5502 ext. 254

Clothing, Furniture, Toiletries

Education

  • Garden City Public Library: Engages and serves the community as a center for life-long learning. 6015 Glenwood Street, (208) 472-2942, Hours: Monday 9:30AM to 5:30PM, Tuesday - Thursday 9:30AM to 8:00PM, Friday 9:30AM to 5:30PM, Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Head Start Lolly Wyatt Center: Provides high-quality early childhood experiences to prepare children for kindergarten and life-long learning. 304 E. 36th Street, (208) 429-0012
  • The Learning Lab: Literacy education center for low-income adults and families with young children. 308 E. 36th Street, (208) 344-1335, info@learninglabinc.org 

Employment

Food

Health Care & Victim Care

  • 2-1-1 Idaho Careline - For help with substance abuse Text 898211 to get information from a 2-1-1 community resource specialist or call 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 to get information from a 2-1-1 community resource specialist.
  • Ada County Sheriff's office Vulnerable Population Registry: This program allows people to register family members who are part of a vulnerable population — including people who suffer from dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, or have an autism diagnosis — with our Ada County Emergency 911 Dispatch system. The registry will provide vital information for first responders to address the specific needs of the people on the registry if there is a call for service. The information should also help first responders find people on the registry who are lost and return them home in a timely manner.
  • Ada County Victim Services Center:  A place where people affected by interpersonal violence can receive assistance. Through one door, their specialized multi-disciplinary team provides wrap-around services to stabilize and support victims of violence and their families. These services can include forensic examinations, law enforcement reporting, crisis counseling, safety planning, and more.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Idaho Area 18:  Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.  Treasure Valley Intergroup Answering Service / Central Office (208) 344-6611
  • Alzheimers, Dementia and Memory Care Facilities in Garden City, ID: Here is a list of memory care facilities in Garden City, Idaho
  • Boise VA Medical Center:  At VA Boise Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
  • Central District Health Department: Offers a variety of clinics and health programs. 707 N. Armstrong Place, (208) 375-5211
  • Faces of Hope:  Faces of Hope provides a safety net of crisis services to men, women, and children experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, or human trafficking. (208) 986-HELP (4357)
  • Family Advocates:  Family Advocates' mission is to strengthen families and keep kids safe by empowering everyday people to protect and enrich the lives of youth.  9777 W. Chinden Blvd., Suite 100, Garden City, ID 83714. Phone: (208) 345-3344
  • Genesis Community Health: Offers primary health care and basic dental, medical clinics by appointment. 215 W. 35th Street, (208) 384-5200
  • Office of the Attorney General, Victim Assistance:  Assistance is provided to victims whose cases are being handled by the Office of the Attorney General, either in the Appellate Unit or through our Special Prosecutions Unit. General victim assistance information and referral services are available to all victims of crime in Idaho.
  • Planned Parenthood: General health care and birth control for men and women. 3668 N. Harbor Lane, (800) 769-0045
  • Primary Health Garden City:  Urgent Care and family medicine
  • Stanton Health Care: Free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, counseling, and referrals. Call for appointment. 3684 N. Harbor Lane, (208) 855-5095
  • Terry Reilly Behavioral Health: Education, treatment, and case management programs. 300 S. 23rd Street, (208) 344-3512, Call for an appointment, Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 6:00PM
  • Vineyard Medical Clinic: click here for the Events calendar with dates and hours
  • Women, Infants, & Children (WIC): Provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and referral to health care services at no cost to eligible families. 
  • Your Health Idaho:  Idaho’s online marketplace, where individuals and families can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans from well-known medical and dental carriers. It is the only place Idahoans can receive a tax credit to lower the cost of their monthly health insurance premium. Every plan offered through Your Health Idaho is required to cover ten essential health benefits, such as doctor visits, hospitalization, and preventive wellness.

Housing

  • Boise City/ Ada County Housing Authority (208) 345-4907 1001 S Orchard Street
  • Catch Idaho: CATCH is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to helping families with children get back on their feet. By providing housing first, then working with families to address their challenges, CATCH offers a new beginning which leads to self sufficiency in over 80% of participating families. Founded in 2006, CATCH, Inc. brings together regional government, congregations of faith, local businesses, and other charitable organizations for one purpose: housing homeless families.
  • Idaho Housing and Finance: Offers assistance with housing and finance including ownership, rental, homelessness, and utility assistance. Call center at 1-877-428-8844 (7 a.m.-6 p.m. mountain time, Monday-Friday)
  • Interfaith Sanctuary: Offers shelter and a daytime family support program. 1620 W. River Street, 208-345-5815, info@interfaithsanctuary.org
  • Jesse Tree of Idaho: Emergency rent and housing assistance. 1121 W. Miller Street, (208) 383-9486  
  • Neighborworks: Provides affordable housing options and financing: 3380 W. Americana Terrace, Ste. 120, info@nwboise.org, (208) 343-4065
  • Our Path Home If you are experiencing a housing crisis, call (208) 336-HOME (4663) for resources, information and support.
  • Society of St. Vincent De Paul: click the link to request assistance or donate

Legal

  • Catholic Charities of Idaho: Immigration assistance, call for application and appointment. (208) 466-9926, Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program: Free legal services for custody, divorce, visitation, or debt collection, call for application and appointment. (208) 334-4510
  • Idaho Legal Aid – Provides free legal services for low-income and senior Idahoans in a variety of civil matters.
    If your issue is landlord/tenant/contract law call (208) 746-7541.

Transportation

Utilities