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DPHHS is offering one-time incentive payments to recruit employees at Montana’s state-run health care facilities. For more information go to Work4DPHHS.com

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Foster Care Licensing Forms and Information

Affidavit of Exemption on Religious Grounds

Financial Statement

Foster Home License - Relicense Agreement

Initial Licensing Checklist - PDF

Initial Licensing Checklist - Word

License Application for YCF, YAC, CPA and Adoption Agencies

Licensed Care Provider Medical Report

Licensing Renewal Checklist - PDF

Licensing Renewal Checklist - Word

MT Licensing Standards

Part 1 Resource Family Application and Profile

Personal Statement of Health for Licensure and/or Approval to Adopt or Become a Guardian

Release of Information  Criminal/Motor Vehicle/Protective Service Background Checks

Resource Family Renewal Application - Electronic Version

Resource Family Renewal Application - Printable Version

Safe Sleep Checklist

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Child and Family Services

To report a possible case of child abuse or neglect, call toll-free
1 (866) 820-5437.

Family First Prevention Services Act
MT Title IV-E Prevention Plan 2021

'Raise Your Voice for Montana Kids'
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Related Links

  • Child Welfare League of America
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