Child Care Scholarships

Family Connections offers financial assistance to qualifying families to help pay for child care through the Montana Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship.

• Families make a co-payment to their child care provider based on a sliding fee schedule.
• Learn about the basic eligibility requirements for the Best Beginnings scholarship

How to apply for the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship

1. Create an Okta account
   1. Click here for step by step instructions for how to complete this step or click here to view video instructions.
2. Look for the MAQCS application on the home page.
   1. To narrow down the number of systems displayed, type ‘MAQCS’ into the search bar and click the portal that applies to you.
3. Three different apps may appear: HHS MAQCS, HHS MAQCS BBS – Parent Portal, and HHS MAQCS Child Care Provider – Provider Portal.
   1. Select the HHS MAQCS BBS – Parent Portal.
4. Click ‘Log In’ on the portal homepage.   
5. You will then be directed to fill in your information.
   1. Please be aware you will need your Case number and Person number. You can call and get this information from us at 406.761.6010.
6. Once this is complete, you will be able to access your case, submit changes, etc.