Hearts & Homes
The mission of Hearts and Homes is to provide critical support services to families who currently have children in foster, kinship, or dual custody care by providing programs and training that aim to preserve and strengthen family ties.
Hearts and Homes began in 1990, providing support to foster parents of children who had been removed from their birth families because of abuse and neglect. While this function continues, a number of programs have been introduced over the years to meet changing needs. Clients are referred to Hearts and Homes by the Department of Public Health and Human Services’ Child Protection Services, the courts, family law practitioners and human service agencies. Self-referrals are also accepted.
Current services of Hearts and Homes include:
How to Contact:
Telephone: 406-585-8544
Fax: 406-586-1348
Email: heartsandhomes@bozemanhelpcenter.org
3316 W. Babcock
Bozeman, MT 59718
Directions to find us:
Hearts & Homes is located off Fowler Street, north of the Bozeman Ponds and across from the sports fields, and just near the ‘T’ intersection with West Babcock Street..
Hearts and Homes began in 1990, providing support to foster parents of children who had been removed from their birth families because of abuse and neglect. While this function continues, a number of programs have been introduced over the years to meet changing needs. Clients are referred to Hearts and Homes by the Department of Public Health and Human Services’ Child Protection Services, the courts, family law practitioners and human service agencies. Self-referrals are also accepted.
Current services of Hearts and Homes include:
- A safe and supervised home-like location for families who have children in foster, kinship, or dual care to visit their children
- Experienced monitors to supervise parenting time within the home or other location
- Parent education and skill development, with a customized course of instruction based on the Nurturing Parent Program®
- Workshops for parents experiencing divorce and separation, with a focus on children’s needs and co-parenting without conflict
- Crisis and respite care for kids, including support during medical emergencies, court appearances and crisis situations facing caregivers, to prevent unnecessary family disruption, and to help families at risk of being affected by domestic violence.
- Supervised custody exchange in a neutral environment
- Practical support to foster families, including educational materials and loans of car seats and age-appropriate equipment and furnishings
- Intensive and individualized family support services to promote reunification of children with their parents.
- Backpacks for children who are removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Backpacks are meant to meet basic needs and provide comfort, and are filled with necessary toiletries, clothing, toys, books, a blanket and a stuffed animal.
How to Contact:
Telephone: 406-585-8544
Fax: 406-586-1348
Email: heartsandhomes@bozemanhelpcenter.org
3316 W. Babcock
Bozeman, MT 59718
Directions to find us:
Hearts & Homes is located off Fowler Street, north of the Bozeman Ponds and across from the sports fields, and just near the ‘T’ intersection with West Babcock Street..
