Childcare

Region 7 Best Beginnings Scholarship clients will begin to transition to the new contract holders. Families and child care providers will receive a letter from the new contract holders:

Great Falls, Family Connections:

• Big Horn, Carter, Custer, Fallon, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Powder River, Rosebud, Treasure, and Yellowstone counties.
• New Best Beginnings Applicants living in this service area can apply here

Missoula, Child Care Resources:

• Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass and Wheatland counties.
• New Best Beginnings Applicants living in this service area can apply here

HRDC will continue Child Care Referrals, CPR Classes, Fingerprinting and Background Checks, New Provider Assistance, and Technical Assistance, until these services are transferred to the appropriate organization over the next 30-90 days.

Childcare Resources

What changes will I see as my child grows?

How your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about your child’s development. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age.
Click here to connect to the CDC website sharing more information about each stage.

Parenting Montana provides easy-to-use tools to support your child’s success from birth through the teen years. Click here to learn more.

Choosing Care Pointers

Child Care Aware

Web Page

Resources for Children with Special Needs

No two birth injuries are exactly alike, so it is important to make sure your child receives a proper diagnosis from a medical professional. After your child’s birth injury has been diagnosed, your primary doctor will be able to provide a clearer outlook on your child’s rehabilitation and recovery. Click here to learn more.

Click here to learn more about speech & language therapy resources for children.