The clearinghouse gathers and disseminates key information on young children birth to three years old about Idaho programs, current practice, research developments, and general child development information. This is a toll-free, bilingual information and referral phone line that connects callers with professionals, services and materials to answer questions about early childhood. Printed reference materials are available in packets which can be sent to callers. The critical years for a child's development are birth through three, and during those years parents are responsible for giving their children the very best start in life. During the free 30 minute program, children may hear a story, poem, song, fingerplay, or a puppet show.
Registration is required.
CHIP is short for the Children's Health Insurance Program. CHIP was created to provide access to health care for uninsured children under 19. As a first step, the decision was made to provide this health insurance coverage through Medicaid. CHIP provides access to medical services including preventative services such as hearing, vision, and dental. Children can receive needed health care services through this program.