Medicaid-Other

MEDICAID: Other (Idaho only)

Where do I start?

1. Take our next Family First Parent Training
2. Sign up for the YES Program through Idaho Medicaid
3. Work with your Family First agency to get authorized through Optum Idaho

Start here: Parent Training

What do I need to know?

About Family First

TIME FRAME
90 days

LOCATION
Anywhere in Idaho
(Other than one-hour driving distance of Boise or Blackfoot, Idaho)

PROVIDER
Healthy Foundations, Inc.
Michelle Williams-Alden, LPC

PARENT TRAINING
Introduction to the Family First Program: the tools and structure you will use in the home
Parent Workbook: Reference guide as you go through the program
Access to Facebook parent support page: after completion of Parent Training

REQUIREMENTS
Family First Parent Training (on-line)
Current in YES Program (not required for training but for the in-home program)

PROGRAM DETAILS
Day 1 - morning observation; afternoon training and
preparation for implementation of program
Day 2 - program starts in the morning
Day 3 - times can vary depending on need
Day 4 - times can vary depending on need
Access to Michelle through text, phone or Zoom calls, videos, etc.
Depending on situation, repeat trip(s) for in-home help could be scheduled
NOTE: hours in the home vary per family and situation

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AFTER 90 DAYS
Written treatment summary: including on-going recommendations emailed to parents
Returned to agency: for counseling and wrap-around services as needed
Private parent support web page: videos, handouts, etc.

COST
Covered by Optum Idaho
(current in YES Program and with prior authorization)

Start here - Parent Training

I hated it at first but I have to admit, it’s working and things are really changing.”
- from oldest brother in a Family First Family (after just 3 weeks)

THE MANTRAS ARE AMAZING! BUT LETTING GO AND LETTING MICHELLE SHOW US AND TEACH US THE NEW WAYS TO BETTER OUR FAMILY IS PRICELESS. ALL THE EFFORT WE PUT IN AS PARENTS TO DO AS MICHELLE SHOWED US IS WORTH IT FOR A BETTER FAMILY HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY CONNECTION.
- A FAMILY FIRST FAMILY