our COMMUNITY is responsible to have EYES on our children
North Idaho CASA provides advocacy services to child abuse victims in the 1st Judicial District, including the 5 counties of Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone. In 2026, we launched a public service campaign raising awareness to the importance of reporting child neglect. Since 2020, there has been a decline in the number of child abuse and neglect cases assigned a CASA. With the population in our region increasing, we know that children are suffering in silence and are depending on the community to alert authorities when there is even a slight suspicion of maltreatment.
Did you know? There are ANONYMOUS ways to report child neglect and abuse.
Idaho law requires anyone who suspects child abuse and neglect to report it immediately to either
(1) law enforcement or (2) the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Both of these reporting options allow anonymous or confidential reporting.
When to call 911: If a child is in imminent danger, dial 9-1-1 immediately.
TRUST YOUR INSTINCT. YOU CAN SAVE A CHILD'S LIFE BY MAKING ONE CALL. Report the suspicion of child neglect or abuse to local law enforcement at these Non-Emergency numbers:
Benewah County Sheriff's Department (St. Maries): 208-245-2555
Bonner County (Sandpoint): 208-265-5525
Boundary County (Bonners Ferry): 208-267-3151
Kootenai County (Sheriff/Dispatch): 208-446-1854
Coeur d'Alene City Police: 208-769-2320
Post Falls Police Department: 208-773-3517
Shoshone Police Department: 208-886-2250
ANONYMOUS REPORTING
Coeur d'Alene Police Department: offers a tip 411 service where you can submit information anonymously via a text message (text word CDAPDTIP to 847411) or via an online form on the City of Coeur d'Alene website.
Post Falls Police Department: offers an online form for anonymous tips, where you can leave the name and email blank.
Bonner County Tip Line: 208-255-COPS (2677)
STATEWIDE
Crime Stoppers of Idaho 208-343-COPS (2677)
Online: submit a tip via www.343cops.com
Other reporting options:
The child protection division at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at (208) 334-5437, or using Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Care Line by dialing 2-1-1.
TRUST YOUR INSTINCT. YOU CAN SAVE A CHILD'S LIFE BY MAKING ONE CALL. Report the suspicion of child neglect or abuse to local law enforcement at these Non-Emergency numbers:
Benewah County Sheriff's Department (St. Maries): 208-245-2555
Bonner County (Sandpoint): 208-265-5525
Boundary County (Bonners Ferry): 208-267-3151
Kootenai County (Sheriff/Dispatch): 208-446-1854
Coeur d'Alene City Police: 208-769-2320
Post Falls Police Department: 208-773-3517
Shoshone Police Department: 208-886-2250
ANONYMOUS REPORTING
Coeur d'Alene Police Department: offers a tip 411 service where you can submit information anonymously via a text message (text word CDAPDTIP to 847411) or via an online form on the City of Coeur d'Alene website.
Post Falls Police Department: offers an online form for anonymous tips, where you can leave the name and email blank.
Bonner County Tip Line: 208-255-COPS (2677)
STATEWIDE
Crime Stoppers of Idaho 208-343-COPS (2677)
Online: submit a tip via www.343cops.com
Other reporting options:
The child protection division at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at (208) 334-5437, or using Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Care Line by dialing 2-1-1.