FYIdaho

What FYIdaho does

FYIdaho is a Boise, Idaho-based nonprofit organization (legally Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, Inc.) founded on July 1, 1999, that provides advocacy, education, and direct support services for families and youth affected by mental health and substance use challenges. It operates statewide across Idaho and maintains a particular service footprint in the Treasure Valley. The organization delivers a Family Support Line, virtual peer support groups under the FYI Connect! program, the Boise Brick House teen drop-in center, Youth Empowerment Services (YES) in alignment with Idaho's system of care, parent education events, and a growing library of digital video resources including the Minors Rights Video Series. All services are provided free of charge to families and youth.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal and entirely third-party: Zoom for virtual programming, Constant Contact for email outreach, YouTube for video distribution, and PayPal for individual donations. There is no proprietary platform, mobile application, or custom technology product. The organization's primary service assets are its people (51-100 staff), its partnerships, and its designated role within Idaho's children's mental health ecosystem.

The business model is grant-and-contract funded. FYIdaho has received federal funding from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) for nearly two decades in its capacity as Idaho's Statewide Family Network, and holds a government services contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to support Youth Empowerment Services. These two streams constitute the core revenue base, supplemented by individual donations processed via PayPal. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and is affiliated with the National Federation of Families, Youth MOVE National (through its Youth MOVE Idaho chapter launched in 2011), and DisAbility Rights Idaho.

Name

FYIdaho

Legal name

Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, Inc.

Website

https://fyidaho.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FYIdaho (Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health) is a Boise-based nonprofit providing free advocacy, peer support, and youth programming for Idaho families and youth affected by mental health and substance use challenges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Mental Health Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAKAMAK

Family Engagement & Caregiver Support Programs (SEL/Mental Health)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

Keywords

• Children's mental health services
• Family peer support
• Youth mental health programs
• Mental health navigation
• System of care advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Receives federal funding from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) for almost 2 decades to serve as the Statewide Family Network for Idaho
2. Government Contract: Contract with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to provide family support, statewide education and advocacy on behalf of Idaho families with children and youth experiencing serious emotional disturbance
3. Donations: Accepts donations via PayPal through paypal.me/idahofederation

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FYIdaho is a nonprofit organization that provides free, direct-support services and education to Idaho families and youth affected by mental health challenges. Its core offerings include the Family Support Line for navigating systems and resources, FYI Connect! virtual support groups for parents, the Boise Brick House teen drop-in center, parent education conferences, navigation of the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) system of care, and minors' rights education delivered in partnership with DisAbility Rights Idaho.

Product overview

FYIdaho (Families and Youth of Idaho) is a nonprofit organization that serves parents, caregivers, and youth through direct support services and education. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs including the Family Support Line and FYI Connect! Virtual Support Groups for parent peer support, the Boise Brick House teen drop-in center for youth programming, and Youth Empowerment Services (YES) as Idaho's children's mental health system of care. Additional offerings include video resources, the Minors Rights Video Series, and parent education conferences. The services work together to provide comprehensive mental health support, advocacy, and resources for Idaho families experiencing youth mental health challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youth MOVE Idaho (YMI): A chapter of Youth MOVE National that serves youth through programs focusing on peer support and advocacy
• Boise Brick House
• YES (Youth Empowerment Services)
• FYI Connect!

Products and services

• Family Support Line

Quantifiable outcome

• Mental Health Crisis Number: 988

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Federation of FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFYIdaho is affiliated with the National Federation of Families as part of the Idaho Federation of Families organization, enabling national resources and advocacy support for Idaho families.
• Idaho Department of Health and WelfarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract with Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare to provide family support, statewide education and advocacy on behalf of Idaho families with children and youth experiencing serious emotional disturbance.
• Youth MOVE NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2011, IFF created an Idaho Chapter of Youth MOVE National that runs youth programs focusing on peer support and advocacy. Youth MOVE Idaho continues to serve youth through these programs.
• DisAbility Rights IdahominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop informational videos and workshops informing minors in Idaho about their rights related to mental health.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Child Mind Institute: National nonprofit providing children's mental health education, family resources, and clinician training. Compares to FYIdaho on parent education and youth mental health resource delivery, though with a larger digital/clinical footprint.
• Mental Health America: One of the oldest U.S. community-based mental health organizations, with affiliates in many states. Overlaps with FYIdaho on parent/family education, mental wellness promotion, and crisis resource referral, but operates more broadly across all age groups.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): The largest U.S. grassroots mental health advocacy organization, with state and local affiliates (including NAMI Idaho) that overlap with FYIdaho's parent/caregiver education, peer support, and advocacy mission, but operating at significantly broader national scale.

Others

• DisAbility Rights Idaho: Idaho's federally-mandated protection and advocacy organization. Already a partner of FYIdaho on the Minors Rights Video Series; comparable in serving Idaho families with children facing rights-related challenges, but focused on disability legal advocacy rather than mental health family support.

Direct peers

• Parents and Children Together (PACT): Statewide parent-led family organization serving children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Closely mirrors FYIdaho's mission, peer-support model, and state-family-network role in a different state.
• National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health: National umbrella organization of which FYIdaho's parent (Idaho Federation of Families) is a member. Operates the same family-network model at the national level and channels federal family network funding to state chapters, including FYIdaho.
• Youth MOVE National: National youth-driven organization dedicated to improving mental health and wellness for young people. FYIdaho runs its Idaho chapter (Youth MOVE Idaho) under this umbrella, making them direct peers in youth peer support and advocacy delivery.

Regional players

• Idaho Voices for Children: Idaho-based child advocacy nonprofit focused on policy, research, and system change for children's wellbeing. Comparable as an Idaho-headquartered children's advocacy peer, though operating at policy level rather than direct family service delivery.
• Pacific Northwest Behavioral Health LLC (Oregon Family Support Network / similar state FSNs): Oregon Family Support Network is a sibling statewide family network funded under the same federal family-network framework, delivering family navigation, peer support, and advocacy for children's mental health. Most directly comparable peer to FYIdaho in a neighboring state.
• Washington State Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health: Washington's state-level family federation serving families of children with mental health challenges, also a member of the National Federation of Families. Closely comparable service model (family support, peer advocacy, youth programs) but operating in a different state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IdahoFederation
• Facebookfacebook.com/IdahoFederation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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