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It’s almost summer!  Warm weather, sunshine fun!  There are so many opportunities in our regions for summer camps this year! Please follow the links or contact information for more information and registration! Great Falls: Parks and Rec: https://greatfallsmt.net/recreation/rec-center-summer-camps Great Falls College MSU: http://www.gfcmsu.edu/lifelonglearning/catalog/index.html Children’s Museum: https://www.childrensmuseumofmontana.org/camps Maclean – Cameron Animal Adoption Center: https://mc-aac.org/critter-camp/ Great Falls Gymnastics Academy: https://greatfallsgymnastics.com/summer-camp/ Golden Triangle Gym: https://www.gotrigym.com/camps Flippin Family...

As we approach Provider Appreciation Day® on May 6, 2022, Childcare Aware of America is highlighting how communities are honoring the contributions of their child care providers. An article written by Deb Huestis, an early childhood development specialist from Family Connections, was recently published on Childcare Aware of America's national blog on April 04, 2022,...

Read Across America's mission is to celebrate and create a nation of diverse readers by focusing on the idea that there is room for ALL readers in every community.  Diverse readers need diverse books to read, and these books are vital components to early literacy skills in the early childhood years.  Children thrive when they...

Important: Infant Formula Recall DPHHS Urges Montanans to Check Cupboards for Recalled Infant Formula Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced today a voluntary recall of several specific products for infants and babies has been issued by Abbott, the maker of Similac formulas and other nutritional products, due to a concern over possible contamination...

Fingerprinting locations for Region 5 counties of Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Glacier, Judith Basin, Liberty, Petroleum, Pondera, Teton and Toole; and Region 6 counties of Blaine, Daniels, Dawson, Garfield, Hill, McCone, Phillips, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley and Wibaux. Fingerprinting locations for all counties in Montana by county from the US National Background Information website....

The USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities, to purchase equipment, and to pay related project expenses. More information can be found here....

The Montana Office of Public Instruction is pleased to announce the Montana Afterschool Grant. The $3.8 million fund was designated by the Montana Legislature through House Bill 362. Leveraging the State's Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funding, the Afterschool Grant is intended fulfill the afterschool plans articulated in the State’s ARP ESSER Plan to enhance and expand...

Halloween Events: Great Falls: Oct 29th 5-8 Trick or Treat at the Children’s Museum Dress up in your favorite costumes adult and children alike.  Then come join the fun.  We will have lots of games, treats, karaoke, and raffles as well as "some of the best people;)"  $5 at the door, for faster entry, pre-register on-line or...

It’s Spooky Season! This is my favorite time of year, the cooler weather, the leaves add their new colors to the mix, and of course it’s a time to get spooky!  For my family Halloween is an event not only for the kids, but the WHOLE family gets involved (even the dog).  If you are anything...

Licensed and Registered child care providers are eligible to apply for funding to stabilize their child care business. This includes support to maintain or resume offering child care services. Funds can be used for operating expenses like personnel costs, rent and utilities, health and safety training, facility maintenance, equipment and more. Providers could receive 80 - 100% of their operating expenses. Applications...