Author: Lori Cereck
Training Calendar Updates
October 3, 2022
Region 5 & 6 Child Care Providers, Beginning September 2022 and for all future training calendars, Family Connections will be sending the quarterly training calendars directly to you through email. This will allow you to receive the calendars in a quicker and more convenient way. These calendars along with other great information and helpful tips will be...
CPR / First Aid Requirements
October 2, 2022
CPR / First Aid Requirements for Child Care Licensing: Just a friendly reminder – when renewing your CPR/FA certification, you must complete a hands-on CPR component and your card must state “Pediatric First Aide” to be in compliance with Montana Child Care Licensing regulation and rule....
Virtual Montana Kinship Navigator Program -Support Group
October 1, 2022
You are invited to join the Virtual Montana Kinship Navigator Program -Support Group which meets virtually on Zoom the third Wednesday of each month through May 2023 from 12:30-1:30PM. The next meeting will be on September 21st . This monthly opportunity gives grandparents and other relatives raising children the opportunity to connect and receive support on...
Child Care Licensing Assessment
July 25, 2022
We are excited to share the Child Care Licensing Assessment with you! The Early Childhood Services Bureau (ECSB) is conducting a child care licensing improvement project to optimize licensing’s regulations, policies, processes, and data reporting. Thank you to everyone who participated in the assessment process! More than 700 child care owners and staff, parents, employers, partners, and...
How Montana Celebrates Child Care Providers All Year Round
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,...
Temporary Child Care Assistance for Health Care Workers
January 25, 2022
One-time only child care assistance is available for certain healthcare employees through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Funding is limited and applications are processed on a first come first serve basis. NEW! See expanded list of qualifying jobs! More information and apply HERE ...
Montana ESSER After School Grant
November 1, 2021
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...
GRANTS FOR LICENSED & REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
October 4, 2021
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...
Memo from the Early Childhood Services Bureau: Child Care Licensing Program Updates, Rule Change, and Stabilization Grant
September 30, 2021
TO: MT Child Care Providers, MT Child Care Resource and Referral agencies, Child Care Licensing Program and Other Interested Parties FROM: Patty Butler, Early Childhood Services Bureau Chief SUBJECT: Child Care Licensing Program updates, Rule Change, Stabilization Grant DATE: September 29, 2021 There are rule changes and updates to share in the Child Care Licensing program now, and we...