On this week’s Idaho Reports, Shannon McGuire of Spark! Strategic Solutions shares findings from a new report, “Built With Care: Unifying Communities Through Motherhood,” which examines Idaho mothers’ views on community support.

Among the findings:

• Idaho mothers are more likely than mothers nationwide to say it’s very difficult to access mental health services, affordable childcare, and high-quality healthcare.
• Idaho mothers are also more likely to say it’s very easy to access stores with fresh produce, as well as public parks and recreation.
• Mothers who feel a stronger connection to their communities are less likely to report feeling sad, angry, lonely or stressed in the last day.
• Mothers who take time to care for themselves physically and mentally are more comfortable asking for help.

Read the full report below, and watch the full interview with McGuire on the May 10th episode of Idaho Reports. Idaho Reports airs Friday nights at 8 pm on Idaho Public Television, and is available after it airs on idahoptv.org.