Pediatricians specialize in the treatment of infants, children and teenagers. Their training equips them to handle all of a child’s health care needs, including growth and development, detecting and treating illness, nutrition, immunizations, injuries and physical fitness. The American Academy of Pediatrics urges you to call your pediatrician immediately if your child has any of the following symptoms: bleeding that won’t stop; poisoning; seizures; difficulty breathing; high fever; head injury with loss of consciousness, vomiting or poor skin color; blood in the urine; bloody diarrhea or diarrhea that won’t go away; sudden lack of energy or loss of mobility.

A.W.A.R.E. - 118 E. Seventh St. Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-8117
Aware provides tailored community services for Montanans with disabilities. Our programs are designed to offer specialized community-based services for people with challenging mental, emotional and physical needs to ensure that these individuals achieve maximum independence, productivity and integration into the community. We act as a lifeline for the human spirit.     

Blue Care - 1-800-447-7828, ext. 8295.
Provides limited coverage for uninsured adults and children.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Caring Program for Children:
P.O. Box 872 - Helena, MT 59624
1-800-447-7828, ext. 3612, www.bcbsmt.com.
The Caring Program for Children is a health coverage program that provides basic preventive medical, dental, and vision services to children at no charge to their families. Qualifying families must be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For example, a family of four earning $36,800 or less would qualify.

Boys and Girls Club -617 S. Higgins Avenue
542-3116
The Boys and Girls Club is a non-profit organization committed to providing a positive and dynamic environment for local kids to learn new skills and socialize. Membership is $1.00 a year. Offers classes in video, music, and art.

Children’s Special Health Services - Diane Bldg.
1218 E. 6th Avenue - Helena, MT - 1-800-762-9891 or 406-444-3622
Assists eligible families with medical costs that arise from treating children with special health care needs including, but not limited to: heart conditions, cleft lip, seizures, asthma, diabetes, and concerns with child’s development. Can be in addition to other insurance (except Medicaid). Sponsors specialty clinics across the state.

Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)
1-877-543-7669 (toll-free) or 523-4750 (Missoula) www.chip.state.mt.us
CHIP is a free or low-cost health insurance plan that provides coverage to eligible Montana children until age 19. Financial eligibility is based on a family’s adjusted gross income. Your family doesn’t need to be low income to qualify for low-cost or no-cost children’s health insurance. There are no monthly premiums or enrollment fees and no limitations on pre-existing conditions. There are no asset or resource tests. Parents are in charge of the health care their children receive, and are partners with the state and federal governments in providing health insurance coverage for their children. Some parents share in the cost of their children’s health by making co-payment for each service used. Applications are available in all Montana communities, at county health departments, health care facilities, WIC offices, Head Start facilities, Indian Health Services, and many more community locations. Applications are available by mail by calling 1-877-543-7669 (toll-free) and can be mailed back when completed.

Child Development Center - T-214 Fort Missoula - 549-6413 - 1-800-914-4779 - Fax (406)-542-0143 - www.childdevcenter.org
A private, non-profit organization providing services to families with children with developmental disabilities or who are at risk for developmental delay. CDC has provided early intervention services in Western Montana for 27 years, and offers 3 Certified Behavior Specialists, 25 Family Education and Support Specialists, leading-edge home-based teaching strategies, functional assessments, person-centered planning, program development and implementation, assistance with transitions into school and adult services, child education, parent education, resource and support coordination, drop-off respite services, and evaluation and diagnosis.

Employment and Training Programs for Low Income Youths ages 14-21 - Human Resource Council
1801 S. Higgins Ave. - 728-3710
This program helps provide employment and training to low-income youth. The program assists participants to move toward career goals directed at getting and keeping unsubsidized employment. The program also offers work experience and internships. Free Youth Career Center.

Heads Up Program - Community Medical Center
2827 Fort Missoula Road - 728-4100, ext. 7618
Injury prevention for ages 5th grade through high school. A head and spinal cord injury prevention program offering presentations to school classes, clubs and community organizations.

Immunization Program - Missoula City-County Health Department - 301 W. Alder - 523-4745
Childhood immunizations are available at the department on Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m., Wed 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. The minimal administration fee is charged on an income-based sliding scale and can be waived if payment is a concern.

Intermountain Children’s Home and Services
500 S. Lamborn, Helena, MT 59601 - (406)-442-7920 or 1-800-200-9112, www.intermountain.org.
A private, non-profit organization providing a variety of treatment programs dedicated to children suffering from moderate to severe emotional disturbances. Intermountain offers highly integrated therapeutic and educational services for children ages 4-12. Intermountain Children’s Home and Services is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), and is licensed by the State of Montana as a Mental Health Center. Located in Helena, Intermountain has responded to the special needs of Montana children since 1909.

MCHA: Montana Comprehensive Health Association - Makes comprehensive health insurance benefits available to high-risk individuals. Includes but is not limited to: coronary artery disease, leukemia, AIDS, malignant tumor, lupus. Also covers people who have been rejected by 2 insurers within the last 6 months. Blue Cross Blue Shield 1-800-447-7828, ext. 8537

Medicaid - Office of Public Assistance
2677 Palmer, Suite 100 - 329-1200
Provides medical coverage to children based on family income. Takes into consideration family’s assets and resources. Family is not eligible for coverage if countable resources and assets exceed $3,000 (excluding 1 house and 1 car). Apply to the Office of Public Assistance.

Missoula Covering Kids/Missoula County Advocate
Carol - 523-4750
Are your children covered by Health Insurance? You can be working and your children may still qualify. Children may get: Hospital care, regular check-ups, visits to doctor and dentist, vision and hearing care, needed medical treatment and mental health services.

Missoula Early Head Start - 2121 39th St.
251-9410 x313
Provides services to families with children 0 to 3 years and to pregnant women whose children will be in the program. Designed for families whose incomes are at or below the federal poverty level. Early Head Start provides comprehensive services focusing on child development and parent-child interaction. Health services include assistance in accessing health insurance, medical and dental providers. Program also includes a Registered Dietician on staff for nutrition services, health screenings, health & safety education and intensive prenatal services.

Missoula Indian Center - Fort Missoula Building 33
829-9515
Offers comprehensive health and chemical dependency services for Native Americans.

Montana Youth Care - Blue Cross Blue Shield
1-800-447-7828, ext. 8965
A private health insurance plan that provides children with comprehensive coverage.

Mountain Line Specialized Transportation Services
721-2848
Curb to curb transportation for the disabled community.

Mountain Pacific Quality Health Foundation Transportation - 1-800-292-7114
Transportation to medical appointments billed to Medicaid when no other transportation is available. Local provider is usually Medicab.

Northwestern Scholastic Insurers - A private health insurance plan that provides children in school with supplemental accidental bodily injury coverage. Provides coverage for families with or without insurance. If a family already has insurance, Northwestern will pay a percent of the family’s co-pay and/or the deductible owed to the other insurance company - 406-458-5902.

Partners’ Solutions - 2687 Palmer, Suite B - 728-8848
Intravenous specialists serving Western Montana. Medications, equipment, support; specialists in adult and pediatric treatments; clinical pharmacists and registered nurse services. Sponsored by Community Medical Center and St. Patrick Hospital Health Sciences Center, a program of Partners In Home Care, Inc.

Partnership Health Center Well Child Care
Missoula City-County Health Department
323 W. Alder - 258-4789
Offers well child visits, including physical exams, immunizations, and developmental screenings. Costs may be discounted based on family size and income. Accepts patients with Medicaid, SCHIP, private insurance and the underinsured. Open Mon-Fri.

Pediatric Rehabilitation Services - Community Medical Center - 2827 Fort Missoula Rd - 327-4050
Full range of rehabilitation services for children, including physical and occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Special programs for injury, illness and other disabling conditions.

Pediatric Specialty Clinics -Northgate Plaza Suite 402 (located at Community Medical Center’s First Care North facility) - 327-4279
Provide access to care by pediatric specialists or to multidiscipline, team-based assessments that may not be available from your primary care physician. Our specialty clinics work with your primary care physician to make a definitive diagnosis and/or to enhance your child’s treatment plan. Clinics are offered in the following areas: cleft/craniofacial, cystic fibrosis, endocrine, genetics, metabolic, muscular dystrophy, pulmonary, spasticity/tone management, and spina bifida. A clinic to follow NICU graduates who have been identified as having an increased risk of developmental delay is also available.

PLUK - Parents Let’s Unite for Kids
1-800-222-PLUK - 728-1822
A non-profit coalition of Montana parents of disabled children. Provides information and support for parents, as well as workshops to provide parents with knowledge of the law and how to advocate for the child. Also provides individual assistance, information and referrals.

PROS- Police Reaching Out to Students - Missoula Police Department - 523-4724
Elementary, middle school, and high school resource officers.

Safe Kids, Safe Communities -1-800-421-MOMS or 523-2880
Provides information on safety issues for parents and children. Focuses on injury prevention.

Shodair Hospital - 2755 Colonial Drive, Helena, MT 59601 - 406-444-7500 or 1-800-447-6614, www.shodairhospital.org
A non-profit specialty children’s hospital serving children and families throughout the State of Montana in its departments of Medical Genetics and Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services. The Medical Genetics Program offers comprehensive services to individuals with genetic conditions or concerns about their risk to transmit or develop a genetic disorder. Shodair’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatric program affords treatment to emotionally disturbed children through the age of 18. Staffed by psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses and other mental health staff, this program provides the most advanced psychiatric care available for emotionally ill, abused and neglected children in the state.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Missoula CityCounty Health Department - 301 W. Alder St.
523-4740 - 1-800-823-4740
Provides food assistance and nutrition education to low-income pregnant and nursing women and children up to the age of five.

PARENTING GROUPS AND OTHER RESOURCES

Adolescents & Parents, The Nurturing Program for Parents and Adolescents at the Parenting Place
644 S 8th W — 728-KIDS (5437)
Classes for parents of children ages 13 through 18. Topics include: Family Rules, Negotiation as Communication, Power Struggle, Problem Solving and Decision Making.

Co-Teach Preschool Program - 406-243-6303
Division of Educational Research and Service (DERS) Library: 406-243-5307 - www.dersum.org
The CO-TEACH Preschool is an inclusive program for children ages 3-5 with diverse abilities. The mission of the program is to offer all children a stimulating, playful, first school experience and to provide them with the skills they need to achieve - now, whenever they transition to kindergarten, and the years to follow. Moreover, CO-TEACH operates on the belief that all children and families have individual strengths and needs and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity in a safe school environment. The DERS Library is a resource for families to learn more about topics related to special education such as kindergarten transition, inclusion, prevention and reduction of challenging behaviors, positive behavioral supports, early literacy and language skills, social communication skills, school safety, collaboration with families and professionals, individualized education programs, and specific disabilities. The Library is operated by DERS and CO-TEACH Preschool Program employees. Hours are Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Divorced Parents and Families -Families First
815 E. Front St., Ste. 3 - 721-7690
A variety of groups, classes, consultations, and resources are available from Families First.

Families First - 815 E. Front St., Ste. 3 - 721-7690
Parenting classes, support groups, play groups, and individual parenting consultations provided by a nonprofit organization for parents of all backgrounds and life circumstances. Other services include Totline, Continuing Education Workshops for professionals working with families, a library of resources for parents, and Family Nights and Outings. Office hours are Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and an answering machine is available after hours.

Family Resource Centers - WORD 543-3550
Family Resource Centers are located in many Missoula schools and in other schools throughout Western Montana. They are a welcoming, friendly place for parents to get helpful information and find ways to connect with other parents, the school, and the community. Family Resource Centers provide fun activities, lending libraries, community services, and learning opportunities for parents. Many also offer playgroups for young children. Call your school to connect with your Family Resource Center, or call WORD to find the phone number of the Center closest to you.

Fathering Through Divorce Group - Families First
815 E Front St., Ste 3 - 721-7690
Call for more information.

Futures - 127 N. Higgins - 543-3550
Helps young parents build a secure future for themselves and their children by providing case management, education counseling, job readiness training, parenting education, housing counseling and leadership development. Our services are free to young parents, and transportation and childcare is available at no cost while participating in Futures activities.

Grandparenting Support Group - Families First
815 E Front St, Ste 3 - 721-7690
Call for more information.

Missoula Children’s Museum - Florence Bldg
111 N Higgins —541-PLAY
Offers play equipment and learning materials for kids and their parents, birthday parties, memberships, and special events. Hours are Tues, Wed, Sat 10-5; Thurs & Fri 10-8. Admission is $3 for kids and $1 for adults. Babies under one year are admitted free.

Missoula City/County Health Department - 301 W. Alder St. - 523-4750
Neighborhood Nurse Program- Home visits and telephone consultations are conducted by a staff of community health nurses and social workers, upon request or through referral, for health and parenting information or issues. The primary focus is support for new parents and families of children with special health care needs. Visits can include sharing information on a variety of topics: for example, newborn infant care, breastfeeding, child development milestones and behaviors or community health and social resources. There may also be time to provide emotional support and encouragement to a concerned parent.

Mothering Through Divorce Group - Families First - 815 E Front St, Ste 3 - 721-7690
Call for more information.

New Mom’s Group - Families First
815 E Front St, Ste 3 - 721-7690
Call for more information.

Nurturing Program, The Parenting Place
1644 S. 8th St. West, 728-KIDS (5437)
Parenting class sessions with a free Children’s Program. Infant Care, Toddler Care, preschooler care, 5-11 Care and Parents and Adolescents.

Parent Aide Program, The Parenting Place
1644 S. 8th St. West, 728-KIDS (5437).
Families are matched with community volunteers or staff who provide support, companionship and connections to resources and activities.

Parent Strategy Group, The Parenting Place
1644 S. 8th St. West, 728-KIDS (5437)
Weekly, professionally facilitated group open to all parents who would like parenting support and information. Free Children’s Program offered with the group.

Play Groups - Families First - 815 E Front St, Ste. 3
721-7690
For children through age 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Prenatal/Infant Care Class, The Nurturing Program at
The Parenting Place - 1644 S. 8th St. West
728-KIDS (5437)
For parents with children pre-natal through 18 months. Topics include: Stress Management and Handling Troublesome Feelings, Touch and Talk, Safety/Baby Proofing, Nurturing Routines; Diapering, Bathing, Bedtime. Free Children’s Program offered with the class.

The Parenting Place - 330 E. Main - 728-KIDS (5437)
The Parenting Place strengthens families by offering parent education classes, support groups, children’s programs, respite child care, a Parent Aide program and information and referral services. The Parenting Place also coordinates the Resource Network, a monthly meeting and newsletter designed to increase networking and referrals among agencies and professionals serving children and families in Missoula.

Seasons Bereavement Programs
Families First - 815 E Front St, Ste 3 - 721-7690
After school program, summer camp and fall retreat for children grieving the loss of a loved one. Facilitating the grief process using fun activities.

Toddler Preschool Care Class, The Nurturing Program at The Parenting Place - 1644 S. 8th St. West
728-KIDS (5437)
For parents with children 18 months through three years. Topics include: Family Rules, Handling Troublesome Feelings/Stress Management, Touch and Talk, Safety/Baby Proofing, Discipline/Praise/Redirection, Nurturing Routines: Diapering, Bathing, Bedtime, Toilet Training. Free Children’s Program offered with the class.

Totline - Families First - 407 E. Main 728-6550
1-800-346-ABCD (2223).
A free telephone service to answer questions about children from birth to 5 years old. Developmental, behavioral, and other common issues will be researched and a call returned within one or two working days. Office hours are Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and questions can be left on our answering machine after hours.

CHILDCARE

Child Care Resources (CCR) - 127 E. Main St. - 728-6446
Provides a childcare referral service to help parents find a licensed and registered daycare provider to care for their child. CCR will also provide parents with consumer information about childcare and counseling about options in childcare settings. CCR also administers the Childcare Development Fund, which helps low-income mothers pay for childcare.

Child Day Care Health Program - Missoula City County Health Department, 301 W. Alder - 523-4750.
In coordination with Child Care Resources, health education and consultation is provided to childcare providers and parents throughout the community. The nurse consultant conducts classes, visits day care settings and assists families in accessing health care resources.

CO-TEACH Preschool Program - 243-6303
www.co-teach.com
The CO-TEACH Preschool is an inclusive program for children ages 3-5 with diverse abilities. The mission of the program is to offer all children a stimulating, playful, first school experience and to provide them with the skills they need to achieve - now, whenever they transition to kindergarten, and the years to follow. Moreover CO-TEACH operates on the belief that all children and families have individual strengths and needs and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity in a safe school environment.

St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center Cuddles & Care - Providence Center, 902 N. Orange 327-3050
Daycare for mildly ill children from infancy through 12 years of age.

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Child Care Resources (CCR)
127 E. Main St. - 728-6446
CCR administers the Childcare Development Fund, which helps low-income mothers pay for childcare.

Child’s Play - The Parenting Place -1644 S 8th W - 728-KIDS (5437)
Assists with payment for respite childcare for families experiencing stress or crises.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program - St. Patrick Hospital - 327-3230
Partial Hospitalization is a day treatment program for 12-18 year olds. Admission is based on psychiatric diagnoses and/or behavioral issues at home, school, or in the community.

Child and Family Service Network -1305 Wyoming
532-9770
Provides children’s case management, school-based services, outpatient therapy, family-based services, and medication/psychiatric services.

Division of Educational Research and Service (DERS) Library — 243-5344
The DERS Library is a resource for families to learn more about topics related to special education such as kindergarten transition, inclusion, prevention and reduction of challenging behaviors, positive behavioral supports, early literacy and language skills, social communication skills, school safety, collaboration with families and professionals, individualized education programs, and specific disabilities. The Library is operated by DERS and CO-TEACH Preschool Program employees. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri.

Friends to Youth - 1515 E. Broadway - 728-2662
Provides outpatient and family-based mental health services.

H.O.P.E. abc (Helping Other Parents of Emotionally and behaviorally challenged children) - 546-7006
A support and advocacy organization for parents of kids with mental health issues. Sponsors a weekly support group that meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on 2512 Sunset Lane. There is no charge for this parent-led peer support group. Childcare is available at no cost, although reservations are needed for childcare. The group hopes to develop a peer mentoring service for parents and an advocacy group to address political issues pertaining to our families.

Partnership for Children
550 N California St. - 721-2704
Provides intensive level community-based treatment in two group homes for children ages 4-12.

Partnership Health Center - 323 W Alder - 258-4789
Provides access to therapy services through a network of 50 local therapists. Cost may be discounted based on family size and income.

Recovery Inc. - 825-3063 or 542-7372
www.recovery-inc.org
Improve mental health and reduce suffering. Learn skills and acquire tools to help cope with difficult emotions and nervous symptoms. Meets Fridays 1:30-3:30 in the small meeting room of the Missoula Public Library, 301 East Main.

SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Camp-Mak-A-Dream - Gold Creek, east of Missoula
Foundation Office: PO Box 1450, Missoula 59806
549-5987 www.campdream.org
Camp-Mak-A-Dream offers cost-free positive outdoor experiences for children and young adults with cancer and families of cancer patients at a camp in the Gold Creek area.

Community Rehabilitation Center - 2827 Fort Missoula Rd - 327-4167 (inpatient), 327-4050 (outpatient)
Full range of medical rehabilitation services on an inpatient, outpatient, day treatment or clinic basis for adults and children. Services include physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, pool therapy, nursing, recreation therapy, case management for the physically disabled, and vocational services. Special programs help persons with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, arthritis, major multiple trauma, and other disabling conditions.

Missoula Area Education Cooperative
438 W. Spruce - 258-4861
Services for children ages 3-18 with disabilities who are enrolled in Sanders, Lake, and Mineral County schools; also provides services to smaller, outlying schools in Missoula County. Hours are Mon-Fri 8-5.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Montana
125 Bank St. #604 — (406)-541-7642
Provides housing for families of children who are hospitalized; can provide numbers for Ronald McDonald House in other cities. Office hours are Mon-Fri 9-4:30.

Shodair Hospital - 2755 Colonial Drive, Helena, Mt 59601 - (406)-444-7500 - 1-800-447-6614
A non-profit specialty children’s hospital serving children and families throughout the State of Montana in its departments of Medical Genetics and Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services. The Medical Genetics Program offers comprehensive services to individuals with genetic conditions or concerns about their risk to transmit or develop a genetic disorder. Shodair’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatric program affords treatment to emotionally disturbed children through the age of 18. Staffed by psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses and other mental health staff, this program provides the most advanced psychiatric care available for emotionally ill, abused and neglected children in the state.

Shriners - 251-2377, call between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Provides transportation to hospitals and burn centers, and may pay medical expenses.

CHILD ABUSE SERVICES

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) - 415 N. Higgins Avenue - 542-1208
A nonprofit organization providing advocacy through use of trained community volunteers, for children who are neglected, abused and
involved in the juvenile court system.

Child and Family Services Division, Department of Public Health and Human Services - 610 Woody - 523-4100
Directs investigations into the abuse and exploitation of children; provides adoption services for special needs children and licenser and training for foster care and adoptive homes; provides registration for daycare family and group homes and licenser for day centers; directs investigations and accountability for compliance with laws governing daycares, foster care and adoptive homes.

Children’s Support Group - YWCA - 543-6691
Circle of Peace, for all ages who have experienced or witnessed family violence or abuse. Offered free every Tuesday 6:30-8:00 p.m. in conjunction with women’s groups.

Montana Council for Families - 127 E. Main - 728-9449

The Parenting Place (CFRC)
S 8th W-728-KIDS (4357)
A non-profit agency that provides parent education and support through classes and our home visiting Parent Aide program. Children’s programs for kids age 0-12 accompany all groups and classes. Respite childcare is also available to families who are experiencing stress or crises.

Transitional Housing Program - YWCA - 543-6691
An 18-month independent living program for motivated, homeless, single women with children who want to achieve self-sufficiency.

Watson Children’s Shelter - 2901 Fort Missoula Road
549-0058 shelter@montana.com
A non-profit organization that provides 24 hour emergency shelter for children, infant to 14, who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment or family crisis.

CHILD GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT

Big Brothers Big Sisters - 1520 S. Russell - 721-2380
Matches children 6-17 from single-parent families with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple. Offers mentoring program serving elementary and middle school children. Hours are Mon -Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

DC - Child Development Center - T-214 Fort Missoula
549-6413
A private, non-profit organization providing services to families with children with developmental disabilities or who are at risk for developmental delay. CDC has provided early intervention services in Western Montana for 27 years, and offers 3 Certified Behavior Specialists, 25 Family Education and Support Specialists, leading-edge home-based teaching strategies, functional assessments, person-centered planning, program development and implementation, assistance with transitions into school and adult services, child education, parent education, resource and support coordination, drop-off respite services, and evaluation and diagnosis.

Child Psychiatric Services/Shodair Hospital
2755 Colonial Drive, Helena, MT
444-7500/1-800-447-6614
Shodair Hospital is a non-profit specialty children’s hospital serving children and families throughout the State of Montana in its departments of Medical Genetics and Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services. The Medical Genetics Program offers comprehensive services to individuals with genetic conditions or concerns about their risk to transmit or develop a genetic disorder. Shodair’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatric program affords treatment to emotionally disturbed children through the age of 18. Staffed by psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses and other mental health staff, this program provides the most advanced psychiatric care available for emotionally ill, abused and neglected children in the state.

Watson Children’s Shelter - 2901 Fort Missoula Road
549-0058 shelter@montana.com
A non-profit organization that provides 24 hour emergency shelter for children, infant to age 14, who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment or family crisis.

Foster Grandparent Program - www.missoulaagingse
vices.org - Missoula Aging Services - 337 Stephens
728-7682
A program of Missoula Aging Services that offers a tax-free stipend to income-eligible people over the age of 60, who can provide love, care and attention to at-risk children.

Missoula Youth Homes - 550 N. California St. - 721-2704
Administers five youth homes for children in crisis and therapeutic foster care adoption program. Hours are Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m.