Montana Resources

Getting Started

• Adoption in Montana
  Information on the adoption process in Montana, courtesy of CFSD.
• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for State of Montana.
• Child Protective Service Background Checks
  CFSD provides links to online videos and self-study courses
• Foster Parent Training
  CFSD provides links to online videos and self-study courses.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Montana
• Pre-Service Training Information
  Contact your county CFSD office for more information on pre-service training requirements.
• Private Adoption Agencies
  Contact information for state-licensed private adoption agencies in Montana.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Montana.
• Services to Native American Children and Families
  A description of the services offered to Native American children and families, including links to resources and additional information.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Montana Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• CFSD Adoption Services
  CFSD provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• KTVQ
  Scroll down to see the videos of Montana children featured in KTVQ’s A Waiting Child segment.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Montana to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Montana children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• ICPC Forms
  CFSD provides Financial Medical Plan, 100A and 100B forms for download.
• ICPC Information
  Provides information about ICPC process in Montana, including contact information for state ICPC offices.

Post-Adoption Support and Resources

• Adoption Assistance
  Select Montana to view more information on adoption assistance in state of Montana, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• Adoption Assistance Contacts
  Contact information for adoption assistance and ICAMA questions.
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of adoption-competent therapists in Montana, courtesy of Psychology Today. Please note that A Family For Every Child is <strong>not</strong> endorsing any of the therapists listed, and families are encouraged to do their own research to find a therapist that is going to be the best fit for their family.
• CFSD Manual: Subsidized Adoption Expenses, Non-Recurring Adoption Expenses & medical Subsidy
  Child and Familiy Services Divisions policy manual for adoption subsidy, non-recurring adoption expenses, and medical subsidy.
• Journey of the Heart Post-Adoption Support Group
  A post-adoption support group for adoptees, adoptive families, and birth parents.
• Lending Library
  Foster and adoptive families in Montana have access to Utah DCFS’ lending library. Families may check out 3 books at a time related to foster care and adoption, and have the books mailed to them free of charge.
• Montana State Foster/Adoptive Parent Association
  Contact information for Montana Foster/Adoptive Parent Association, courtesy of Foster Care and Adoptive Community.
• Respite Care
  Search for licensed respite care providers in Montana.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Montana.
• Title IV-E Guardianship Assistance Program
  DPHHS provides information on guardianship assistance payments.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activities

• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar
• Summer Activities
  A list of activities for kids.

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• Dillon International
  Home study service provider
• Holt International Adoption Agency
  Home study service provider