Child & Family Services / Parenting Supports
A.W.A.R.E
Address
2300 Regent St. Suite. 103,
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone
406.563.8117
1.800.432.6145
Crisis Line:
1.800.481.8980
Website
www.aware-inc.org
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00AM TO 5:00PM
Required:
Best Beginnings
Address
146 3rd Ave, W.
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone
406.759.1414
800.204.0644
406.756.1410(FAX)
Website
https://nurturingcenter.org/best-beginnings-scholarship-program/
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00AM TO 5:00PM
Required:
Open and compliant child support case, a Judge signed Parenting Plan stipulating child support or approved Good Cause for all children in the household under the age of 18 with an absent parent
• Two-parent families shall work at least 120 hours per month.
• Single-parent families shall work at least 60 hours per month.
• Single parent or two-parent families in which all of the parents attend school/training full time, do not have to meet a work requirement.
• Single parent or two-parent families in which one or more of the parents attend school/training part time shall meet a work requirement that takes into account the education/training.
• Teen parents must be attending high school or a high school equivalency program.
Services:
Child Care Assistanits
Boys and Girls Club
Ronan
Phone
406.676.5437
Address
62579 Hwy 93,
Ronan , MT 59864
Polson
Phone
406.883.0521
Address
110 17th Ave W
Polson, MT 59860
Mission Club (Youth)
Phone
406.744.2100
Address
300 Blaine St.
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
Mission Teen Center
Phone
406.744.2110
Address
76 3rd Ave.
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
Website
www.flatheadbgc.org/
Required:
Identification
Proof of Montana residency
Current income documentation if you are not participating in Medicaid, SNAP or TANF
Services:
*Year-around youth services. School skills, crafts, study groups, and other activities
Child and Family Services Abuse and Neglect Reporting Hotline
Phone
1(866) 820-KIDS(5437)
Website
http://dphhs.my.gov/CFSD
Required:
Services:
*Protects children who have been or are at substantial risk of abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
Confederated Salish & Kootenai(CSKT) Early Childhood Services
Required:
Application Required
Online Link:
https://www.childplus.net/apply
Link To Print Copy:
https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us
Services:
*Head Start promotes school readiness for children under 5 years, for low-income families with support services through education, health, social, and other services
CSKT Tribal Child Care Block Grant
Required:
Application
Link
Services:
*Assists financially with childcare for low-income families enrolled in school or working.
CSKT Tribal Child support Enforcement Program (TCSEP)
Required:
TCSEP Application 2018
Consent of release form
Non-Disclosure Agreement
TCSEP Policy Procedures
Tribal Child Support Enforcement Worksheet
Services:
1. Children are our highest priority;
2. Reliable Child Support is crucial for families striving for self-sufficiency;
3. Stay consistent with CS&KT values and customs;
4. All participants are treated fairly and kept informed
5. Recognize and work to address the needs of every family;
6. Build strong and committed partnerships;
7. Provide public education and outreach;
8. Promote a stable, safe, and healthy relationship between parents and children by participating in community efforts to strengthen families, promote healthy marriage and responsible parenthood.
CSKT Department of Human Health Resources Development (DHRD) & Tribal Social Services
Required:
Services:
Healthy Young Parent Program
Required:
Services:
*Home-visit parent training and support for pregnant and parenting young Native people.
Parenting Hotline
Required:
No Requirements
Services:
*Trained professionals available to provide information on parenting topics
Parents, Lets Unite for Kids
Required:
No Requirements
Services:
*PLUK is a free parent training and information center offering suppor, assistance, referral service, workshops, and a special education library for parents of children with disabilites and chronic illness.
Northwest Montana Head Start
Address
79 7th Ave. EN,
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone
406.752.7011
406.755.1916 (FAX)
Website
https://nwmtheadstart.org/centers/kalispell-center
Hours
Monday & Thursday
8:00am-12:00pm AM Group
12:30pm–4:30pm PM Group
8:30am – 3:30pm ALL Day
Required:
Child must be 3 years old
Child must NOT turn 5 before September 10th
Within 90s
Physical Exam
Lead Test
Dental Exam
Services:
Pre-School
Enrollment:
To fulfill funding requirements, at least 90% of Northwest Montana Head Start students must meet federal low-income guidelines. Up to 10% of students may be accepted from higher income levels.
Nurturing Center
Address
146 3rd Ave, W.
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone
406.759.1414
800.204.0644
406.756.1410(FAX)
Website
https://nurturingcenter.org/
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00AM TO 5:00PM
Required:
Services:
Best Beginnings Scholarship
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Child Care Provider Services
Child Care Referrals
Community Resources
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Polson/Lake County
Required:
Identification
Proof of Montana residency
Current income documentation if you are not participating in Medicaid, SNAP or TANF
Services:
Healthier pregnancies for women
Fewer lower birth weight babies are born
Diets are improved
Late fetal deaths are reduced
Children are better immunized
Children do better on vocabulary scores
Rates of anemia (low blood iron) are reduced
Participation in WIC can lower Medicaid costs
WIC children are more likely to have a regular source of healthcare