Caldwell lawmaker, advocacy group push child welfare reform bills amid stalled hearings

Caldwell lawmaker, advocacy group push child welfare reform bills amid stalled hearings

A Caldwell state representative and a local advocacy group are calling for changes to Idahos child protection system, saying several reform bills aimed at preventing wrongful child removals have yet to receive a hearing even as the 2026 legislative session moves forward.Tuesday afternoon, community members gathered at the Hillcrest Library in Boise for what organizers described as a call to action. WATCH: Families urge lawmakers to grant a heari…