In Montana we believe in using a holistic approach to working and nurturing children and families.
Programs & Services
Kinship care is an extended family home that’s approved to care for a child or youth in care.
Kinship
Private Guardianship is an alternative to adoption used by ACFSS to provide for Montana children.
PGO
Our goal with Family Enhancement is to prevent children from coming into care by working with the family offering culturally relevant programming in a safe and supportive space.
Family Enhancement
The Shawl House is a model that integrates Native American Philosophies of children-rearing and is based with four fundamental universal growth needs for children:
Shawl House
The Shawl House is a model that integrates Native American Philosophies of children-rearing and is based with four fundamental universal growth needs for children:
BELONGING,
MASTERY,
INDEPENDENCE, and
GENEROSITY.
Shawl House
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At Our Family Enhancement Hub, we believe in the power of strong, healthy families. We understand that families come in all shapes and sizes, and our mission is to provide resources, support, and guidance to help your family thrive. Whether you're a parent looking for tips on raising happy and well-adjusted children, a couple seeking to strengthen your relationship, or an individual wanting to build better family connections, you've come to the right place.
Family Enhancement
At ACFSS we are committed to providing you with the information you need to navigate the complexities of permanent guardianship orders.
Permanent Guardianship Order
Kinship care is a compassionate response to family crises, ensuring that children can maintain vital connections with their extended family while receiving the care and stability they need. Whether you are a grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or close family friend taking on the role of caregiver, you play a critical part in a child's life.
Kinship Care
