Agency for New Americans

Community health: community health programs and services across the state of Idaho promote healthy parenting and early childhoods, access to healthy foods and nutrition in safe childcare environments, recovery and resilience in behavioral health, suicide prevention, multigenerational volunteerism for healthy aging and child development, family caregiver support, and building Idaho's health care workforce.

Public policy: public policy programs are a voice for Idaho's children and families with an eye towards policies that promote health, education, and child well-being. We educate policymakers and the public, conduct research and analysis, and convene partnerships to ensure the needs of Idaho's children are met. We are a non-partisan resource for data and analysis on how Idaho pays for vital government services including education, public health, safety and transportation. We are building awareness of the importance of out-of-school programming, providing tools and resources like enrichment grants to improve access, quality and equity in out of school time programs and development opportunities for professionals in this field.

Economic development: economic opportunity programs and services, offered across the state of Idaho, provide support to launch and grow local businesses, meet emergency financial needs and champion future leaders. Through revolving loan funds, coaching, mentoring and training, we power prosperity for families and our local economy. We also offer a portfolio of services that promote selfsufficiency and build on the resilience of individuals of all ages who arrive as refugees. Initial resettlement services include english language instruction, cultural orientation, employment readiness classes, and connection to housing, school, employment, and health care. Expanded services include coaching and support for the development of small businesses, connection to land for community gardening and farming, speaking engagements to build community awareness and relationships, professional mentoring, and support to reclaim professional careers in the united states.