Communities
Get Involved
It takes a village to make lasting change, and your involvement is key to shaping child care solutions in your community. By staying informed, sharing your ideas, and spreading awareness you can help build a stronger, more supportive community for our children. Get started by exploring our educational materials, and gain a deeper understanding of the child care landscape in Montana.
Public Policy
Federal, State, and local policies play a crucial role in shaping our child care landscape, including the quality, accessibility, and overall structure of our child care systems. Find tools to help you connect with local elected officials, and be a voice for child care in your community.
Employer Supported Care
Child care is an essential part of our local and national workforce. According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), 40% of Montana businesses say that lack of affordable child care impacts their ability to recruit and retain workers.
As an employer there are a variety of ways that employers can support their employees’ child care needs, and Child Care Connections is here to help you along the way.
Employer Resources
Employer Supported Child Care Toolkit
Starting family friendly practices at your business can be easy with help from the CHILD Taskforce (See a quick list of resources HERE.)
Employer Resources
On-site Child Care
Thinking about starting your own child care? Find out about financial assistance, and get guidance throughout the process.
Employer Resources
Finding & Affording Care
Providing information on finding and affording child care can help your employees. Visit our Families page to learn more about financial assistance and finding care.
Employer Resources
Learn from other Employers
What to know what employer supported child care looks like in-action? Check out the 2024 Employer Supported Child Care Panel to hear how local employers are addressing their staff’s child care needs how this impacts their business
