Access Community Resources
We are not alone in our mission to help abused and neglected children. Empower your YINC children and families with the services offered by these Montana agencies.
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Family Reunification Solutions, 1601 2nd Ave N, Suite 348, 406/217-6543
Foster Care Independence Program -(406) 268-3790 -Tonya.Shumaker@mt.gov
Indian Affairs - Montana Misty Kuhl - Director- 406-444-3111
Meadowlark Initiative - for pregnant women with behavioral health needs
Promise 686- Robby Robertson - rrobertson@promise686.org
Western Region Montana Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
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The University of Montana Center for Children, Families and Workforce Development partnered with the State Health Improvement Plan working group to develop a state-based resource on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resiliency. Resources on this site were provided by experts around Montana that focus on awareness, training, and furthering education. The resources are organized by populations, such as children, families, or communities. The goal of this website is to highlight and promote Montana-specific resources.
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Children that are at risk of physical or emotional harm from drug use, possession, manufacturing, cultivation, or distribution. They may also be children whose caretaker’s substance misuse interferes with the caretaker’s ability to parent and provide a safe and nurturing environment.
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Foster Club is a national network for youth in Foster Care. The Montana page is under construction, but has a lot to offer, including Foster Youth Bill of Rights, Public Policy & Legislation, Support services, and Resources provided by former Foster Youth.
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national, nonprofit public charity dedicated to finding forever families for the more than 140,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States and Canada.
Become a Foster Parent
Anyone who is at least 18 years of age and in good physical and mental health may apply to become a foster parent. Single people, couples, people with or without children, all may be eligible. What is most important is the ability to provide an environment that protects and promotes the well-being of a child or children. Foster parents are expected to provide for the physical and emotional needs of children placed in their home and provide a safe and stable home environment. Foster parents are expected to work closely with the child's protective services specialist.• DPHHS
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The Montana Kinship Navigator Program caters to Kinship Caregivers across Montana. This initiative provides support, education, and resource accessibility to assist caregivers in nurturing their children, promoting happier and healthier lives. The aim is to empower caregivers to raise children who are well-versed in emotional and physical well-being, excel in academic and social settings, and are equipped to face the challenges of their evolving lives.
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The Montana Legal Service Association oversees the upkeep of this website. Within their collection of legal materials, you can gain insight into the fundamentals of your legal concerns and determine whether you can address them independently or if consulting with a lawyer would be advisable.