Family Resources

Resources for our Families

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General Resources

Good Behavior Game

The PAX Good Behavior Game is a strategy being implemented in Missoula schools to help increase self-regulation and co-regulation in youth, as well as help improve classroom behavior and academics.

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Families First

The Families First Learning Lab provides opportunities to foster closeness between parents and children. Circle of Security education in particular has to do with parent-child attachment and how help your child be emotionally healthy.  

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Healthy Start Missoula

Healthy Start Missoula has a large database of resources from general parenting, fun things to do with youth, adjusting to having newborns, and learning more about how to support youth with special needs.

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The Parenting Place

The Parenting Place has many resources for Missoula families, including parenting education, short-term childcare, and lots of other resources on preventing adverse childhood experiences.

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CCFWD

The Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development at the University of Montana has many resources for parents. The resource linked is actually a resource finder that helps find helpful services near you, for exactly what you need!  

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Parenting Montana

Parenting Montana is a site that primarily includes resources for tackling tough topics with your child, broken down by age. They cover everything from establishing chores to discussing drugs and alcohol.

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Safe Kids Missoula

Parents can get booster seats for free from safe kids Missoula if low income. Parents can also do seat check Saturdays.

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Retire Guide

Guide for grandparents who raise their children. Tools and tips on how to take care of yourself along with your grandchildren.

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Mental Health Resources

NAMI Montana

NAMI Missoula offers support groups for adults with mental illness, as well as larger support groups for those who have a loved affected by mental illness. They help teach communication and how to help your loved one.

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Big Sky ABA

Big Sky ABA specializes in treatment for youth with autism. The dedicated staff assesses a child's needs, and then comes up with a specialized program to make a real impact in their lives.

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Youth Dynamics MT

Youth Dynamics is an amazing resource that helps provide access to mental health care for youth in Montana. They also have family education and support programs and mentoring for any youth who might need it.

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Zero Suicide

Zero Suicide Montana is an organization that aims to address the suicide epidemic in Montana. There are resources for the time of COVID-19, as well as many other resources for how suicide rates can be lowered.
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Children's Mental Health Bureau

The State of Montana has compiled a list of state-provided resources that help with children's mental health. These include mental health providers, online resources, and many more.

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Resources for Speech/Language Delays

YETI

YETI, or Youth Engagement Through Intervention, helps youth learn social and communication skills such as how to talk with peer groups and how to cope with frustration. Programs are offered during the school year and in the summer at U of M.

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CHRONICLE

CHRONICLE is a camp that helps youth who are struggling with oral and written language skills catch up and prepare for the more rigorous demands of middle school. The program culminates in the creation of an original comic!

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DeWitt Ritecare

The DeWitt Ritecare clinic is located at the University of Montana and offers comprehensive assistance for clients with speech, language, and hearing difficulties. They are open to the public and are available for evaluations and therapies.

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Resources for Minority Families

Empower MT

Empower MT has resources for people facing discrimination in Montana, as well as many resources for parents of LGBTQ+ youth who might need help understanding their child's orientation.

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IRC Interpretation

Through the International Rescue Committee (IRC), families can indicate which language they are most comfortable with. Next, our Club staff call the team of skilled interpreters at Language Link, and the translator mediates the conversation in real time!

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BGCM Translation

Any document from the Boys and Girls Club can be translated into another language for our club families. We send the documents to the skillful translators of the IRC. This enables us to serve people who speak any language to the best of our abilities!

Example: Arabic Translation

Soft Landing 

Soft Landing Missoula has many services for immigrant families, including English tutoring, a food bank, donations of needed items, and help with transportation-related issues. Click below to learn more about the myriad services they provide!

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All Nations Health

All Nations Health is a service for Native American families. It helps connect families from all tribal affiliations with health care services, as well as other vital services within the community.

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Food Security Resources

The Poverello Center

In addition to many community housing and medical resources, the Poverello Center serves hot meals and sack lunches daily, as well as has a food bank open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5:30-7 pm.

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Missoula Food Bank

The Missoula Food Bank offers a place to shop for families. Their service is confidential and they also point you to other community resources available based on your needs. Open Monday through Thursday weekly.

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UM Food Pantry

If balancing schooling expenses and food expenses is a challenge, the University of Montana Food Pantry can help. They provide food for University of Montana students on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Homeword

Homeword offers classes in the following areas: homebuyer education, financial skill-building, and renter workshops. They also provide free one-on-one housing and financial coaching.

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Human Resource Council

HRC provides assistance for first time home buyers, Section 8 rental assistance, and support with energy and utilities. HRC also provides job training and workforce supports for youth.

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Missoula Housing Authority

MHA offers a number of affordable housing options across Missoula, as well as a number of subsidized housing options. MHA is a great resource for anyone looking for sustainable housing.

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Tamarck Property Management

Tamarack specializes in affordable housing management and is experienced with HUD, Rural Development, Tax Credit and HOME program requirements.

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