Meeting Materials for
Child Custody & Domestic Relations Task Force

July 07 Meeting:

Presentations/Handouts:

• Division of Child Support, Katie Haylett, Bureau Chief, IDHW
• Magistrate Commission, Rod Beck, Magistrate Commission member
• Dr. Lee’s Testimony to the Idaho Legislature, Dr. Bandy Lee, Forensic and Social Psychiatrist

July 31 Meeting:

Presentations/Handouts:

• Idaho Judicial Council, Jeff Brudie, Idaho Judicial Council
• Safe Passage Children’s Advocacy Center, Scott Coleman, Safe Passage
• Policy Priorities to be Considered by the Child Custody and Domestic Relations Task Force, Sheriff Daryl Wheeler, Bonner County
• OPE Report: State Transparency Policies in Child Abuse and Neglect Court Proceedings, Department of Health and Welfare
• Family Law and Child Protection Case Interactions, Department of Health and Welfare

August 28 Meeting:

Presentations/Handouts:

• Title IV-D, Child Support Program, Katie Haylett, Child Support Bureau Chief, IV-D Director, Department of Health and Welfare

September 30 Meeting:

Presentations/Handouts:

• Idaho Child Protection Registry, Andie Blackwood, Child Welfare Chief, Department of Health and Welfare
• Parenting Time Evaluations, Tara Lzicar, LCPC, Parenting Time Evaluator
• Parenting Time Evaluation Handout, Tara Lzicar, LCPC, Parenting Time Evaluator
• Family Law, Bethany Star Niman, Bright Star Law, attorney

October 24 Meeting:

Presentations/Handouts:

• Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, Guardian ad Litem Program, Elisha Horrocks, Executive Director of CASA Southwest Idaho
• Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners, John Price, Bureau Chief, Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses

November 10 Meeting:

Presentations/Handouts:

• Idaho Child Custody & Domestic Relations Task Force 11/10/2025: Legislative Discussion Guide, Rep. Scott, Cochair of the Child Custody & Domestic Relations Task Force

December 10 Meeting:

Additional Reference Materials:

• Family Courts Information Packet: 2025 Child Custody & Domestic Relations Task Force, Administrative Office of the Courts

Presentations/Handouts:

• White Paper, Mila Wood, Task Force Assistant