Montana Children’s Trust Fund
2024 Strengthening Families Award: Sarah Volesky
Montana Children’s Trust Fund (MT CTF) recognizes individuals and entities that go above and beyond their duties to effectively strengthen Montana’s families and keep children safe from abuse and neglect. Sarah Volesky, CCC’s Family Engagement Coordinator, is the 2024 recipient of the Strengthening Families Award!
In her role at Child Care Connections, Sarah has dedicated almost five years to supporting families in accessing vital child care and community resources.
Day-to-day, she offers wraparound support for families, helping them to address the challenges they face while raising young children. Through these interactions, Sarah works with each family to identify their unique needs, and navigate resources and tools that will help them move on a successful path forward.
By focusing on individual family needs, Sarah aims to enhance protective factors and build resiliency within the community. She has implemented personalized strategies to empower families, fostering a sense of strength and support to navigate the complexities of parenting.
Recognizing the importance of addressing risk factors for child abuse and neglect, Sarah actively works to alleviate these challenges within the community. Through targeted interventions and support services, she strives to create an environment that minimizes risk factors and promotes the well-being of children.
Sarah plays a pivotal role in working with Spanish-speaking families in her community by helping them access child care. She works one-on-one with parents, guiding them through the Best Beginnings Scholarship application process, and helping them navigate their child care options. Her dedication to providing language access promotes inclusivity and accessibility to essential services.
Sarah’s collaborative efforts extend beyond individual interactions to include partnerships with relevant organizations and community stakeholders. By fostering strong collaborations, she amplifies the impact and creates a comprehensive support network for to support family wellbeing across her community.
Thank you, Sarah, for all the work you do to support Montana Families! Sarah will receive the award on April 9th during the Montana Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Conference.
