Parent Cafe: Going With the Flow

The cafe is limited to 25 people. Each person attending must register individually. 

Admission:
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Bilingual
Meal provided
Childcare provided

About the Event

Hosted by:
Minidoka School District
Event theme:
Going with the Flow
Additional information:

The cafe is limited to 25 people. Each person attending must register individually. 

Event contact information

Name: Lacey Rich
Phone: 208-670-1553
Email: lrich@minidokaschools.org

Parent Cafe: Stronger Together

The cafe is limited to 25 people. Each person attending must register individually. 

Admission:
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English
Meal provided
Childcare provided

About the Event

Hosted by:
Nezperce School District
Event theme:
Stronger Together
Additional information:

There will be a Children's Program in the library with movies and crafts. 

Event contact information

Name: Terra Baldus
Phone: 208-791-9058
Email: tbaldus@nezpercesd.us

Idaho’s kindergarten readiness and workforce challenges share the same root — and the same solution

Submitted by Nicole Criner on Thu, 03/05/2026 - 15:58
Adult hands pass an alphabet letter to a child during a learning activity.

Two major data points about Idaho surfaced recently, and together they tell a story we can no longer ignore. ReadyNation’s new analysis estimates that Idaho loses $688 million every year because parents cannot access reliable child care. Around the same time, national data showed Idaho ranking 46th in the country for kindergarten readiness. At first glance, these may seem like separate issues; one about the economy, one about education.

Parent Cafe: Growing Stronger Together

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English
Meal provided
Childcare provided

About the Event

Hosted by:
The United Way of North Idaho
Event theme:
Growing Stronger Together

Event contact information

Name: Sara Welch
Phone: 2086678112
Email: sarawelch@uwnorthidaho.org

Parent Cafe: Building Our Village

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English
Meal provided
Childcare provided

About the Event

Hosted by:
United Way of North Idaho
Event theme:
Building Our Village

Event contact information

Name: Sara Welch
Phone: 2086678112
Email: sarawelch@uwnorthidaho.org

Parent Cafe: Spring into Support

Admission:
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English
Meal provided
Childcare provided

About the Event

Hosted by:
Upriver Youth Leadership Council
Event theme:
Spring into Support

Event contact information

Name: Amber Hoodman
Phone: (208) 827-3347
Email: uylcrecovery@gmail.com

Parent Cafe- Building Strong Families

Admission:
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Bilingual
Meal provided
Childcare provided

About the Event

Hosted by:
United Way of Southeastern Idaho
Event theme:
Building Strong Families

Event contact information

Name: Janie Marley
Email: jmarley208@gmail.com

Idaho AEYC hosts Early Learning Day at the Idaho State Capitol

Submitted by knoden@idahoaeyc.org on Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:35
Early learning advocates speak with policymakers inside the Idaho State Capitol during Idaho AEYC’s Early Learning Day.

Idaho AEYC proudly hosted Early Learning Day at the Idaho State Capitol on February 3, 2026. The event brought together 24 early childhood organizations from across the state to meet directly with policymakers and show them the real work happening in Idaho’s early learning communities.  

The day focused on ensuring lawmakers heard firsthand how access to high-quality childcare directly impacts Idaho’s workforce and economy by elevating voices closest to families and young children.  

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Idaho AEYC

Parent Cafe- Unplugged: Creating Space for Connection

Admission:
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English
Meal provided
Childcare provided

About the Event

Hosted by:
Coeur d'Alene Schools
Event theme:
Unplugged: Creating Space for Connection
Additional information:

Check in will begin at 4:45 pm. The cafe will begin at 5 pm with dinner at 6:30 pm.

Event contact information

Name: Keith Orchard
Phone: (208) 664-8241
Email: korchard@cdaschools.org

Parent Cafe: Parenting 'A La Carte- Tailored Parenting for Unique Families

Admission:
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When?
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English
Meal provided
Childcare provided

About the Event

Hosted by:
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries
Event theme:
Parenting 'A La Carte- Tailored Parenting for Unique Families

Event contact information

Name: Kelsey Korvela
Phone: 2085591787
Email: kelseyk@boiserm.org
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