ACEs 101 

Learn more about ACES and the impact of ACES on child growth and development.

 

American Academy of Pediatrics  

Learn more about Children’s Health and organizations that provide pediatric care for Infants, children, and young adults.

 

CDC-Kaiser Adverse Childhood Experiences Study 

Learn more about studies of ACEs conducted by Kaiser Permanente which found that Child abuse and household dysfunction is a leading cause of death in adults. 

 

Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting

To report Child abuse and neglect, Call 1-866-820-5437.

 

Darkness to Light

Learn more about empowering adults and organizations to bring best-practices in child safety to communities.

 

Elevate Montana

Learn more about Elevate Montana, a state-wide movement dedicated to elevating the well-being of children through awareness using ACEs and the trauma-informed approaches to build resilience in children and families.

 

Friends National Resources Center 

 Learn more about Friends NRC, an organization which provides high quality information to the general child abuse prevention community.

 

Montana 211 

Learn more about the network of resources available across Montana which can provide valuable assistance to aid food and housing insecurity, family needs, and physical, mental and emotional health.

 

Montana Bright By Text

Learn how to sign up for Parenting Tips that are texted directly to your phone! Bright by Text helps parents and caregivers make the most out of their early interactions by suggesting fun and easy activities, providing positive parenting tips and resources, ways to aid a child’s physical development, and much more.

 

Montana Children’s Trust Fund

Learn more about the Montana Children’s Trust Fund, an organization dedicated to promoting the health and safety of children by advocating on their behalf, and providing a network of family services.

 

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services

Learn more about Montana Public Health recommendations and services offered to support family health and safety.

 

National Exchange Club 

Learn more about the National Exchange Club, a collection of 630 organizations across the United States that help prevent child abuse through active community service and child Abuse Prevention Centers

 

Nurturing Parenting Program 

Learn more about The Nurturing Parenting Program, a curriculum used by The Family Tree Center which provides family-centered initiatives and strategies for child-rearing. The Family Tree Center is the Family Nurturing Center of Montana.

 

Parenting Montana

Learn more about Parenting Montana, an organization which provides strategies and tools for dealing with a variety of parenting challenges.

 

Prevent Child Abuse America

Learn more about Prevent Child Abuse America, An organization that champions child abuse prevention through a network of Child abuse prevention services offered across the United States.

 

Parent Aide Model

Learn more about in-home parent education and case management to help families stay strong and together.

 

Safe Kids of Montana 

Learn more about Safe Kids of Montana, a coalition that implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.

 

Safe Kids of Yellowstone County

Learn more about programs such as car seat check-ups, safety workshops, and sports clinics that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.

 

Yellowstone District Exchange Clubs

Learn more about Yellowstone District Exchange Clubs, a Network of the Exchange Clubs in Montana and Idaho.

 

Zero to Three

Learn more about Zero to Three, an organization that works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development.