Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
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Contact Information
2677 Palmer St
Missoula, MT 59808
United States
Online Contact Form
Missoula, MT 59808
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 5PM |
Who Are the Children?
Children who are available for adoption through the Child and Family Services Division of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services have been removed from their own families because of abuse, neglect or other family problems that make it unsafe for them to remain at home. The rights of their parents have been terminated, making the children available for adoption.
Who May Adopt?
Married couples or single adults with an approved pre-placement evaluation or adoptive home study may adopt in the State of Montana.
Tax Information for Adoptive Parents
For adoptive parents who have finalized adoptions of children who have met the State of Montana’s special needs criteria in the year 2010 and who require documentation from the state verifying their adoptive child(ren) special needs for IRS purposes
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Adults interested in fostering and adoption can find support from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). The official state website answers commonly asked questions, provides information and resources for families, has information about tax credits and support groups, and more.
The Child and Family Services Division (CFSD) or your local child-placing agency should be one of your first points of contact if you need assistance.
Many online resources are entirely free to parents, such as blog articles. Support groups also exist to help you through the process by providing educational materials or connecting advocates. Foster parents can attend events as well, such as the Child Abuse and Neglect Conference.
Your local foster care agency is always there for you, so don't be afraid to ask questions or raise concerns. You're part of a team as a foster parent, and you can rely on the other team members, such as the case manager or birth parents.
Ratings and Reviews
Average user rating
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Dec 17, 2018
There simply are not enough staff OR theyre intentionally moving at a snails pace. I even complained in person one day about how there is literally never anyone answering the phones when I call & on hold for hours and when I request a call back it never comes & she said yep duh laughingly tells me that’s how it is deal with it. I ended up being there for 2 1/2 hrs that day. Which 2 hrs is avg.
*EDIT*: I was gonn rail on about how rude & callous & sometimes incompetent they are, but it's not all of them that are that way. To be Fair, alot of them DO help where they can & its a demanding tough job so I gotta give them some credit. Please just do something about that horrid phone system & wait time & remember to & a lil compassion to your routine at your job in the humanities ;) ok, TY.
Nov 07, 2018
I received my interview date letter, I have called 3 times since 11/1, as of today 11/7 I have not received a phone call back. My appointment interview period ends 11/8.
Aug 17, 2017
I notice a lot of the reviews here are spam. Of course sometimes wait times will be long because they are helping other people too. It's a good thing there is help like this out there for those who need it.
Jul 29, 2017
This place is worthless. If your a single person without kids trying to get help. Good luck !!! The wait times are ridiculous and people are not called in the number order. I guess you have to be a drug addict or pop kids out non stop to get extra help. Its really pathetic !! Maybe TRUMP will abolish all these programs and people will have no choice to work and STOP having kids like a candy PEZ depenser. Don't forget those who file discrimination !!! Such BS !!