Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division

Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Helena, Montana. The Montana Child and Family Services Division responds to reports of child abuse and neglect, provides foster care, kinship care, and adoption, and works in partnership with tribal child welfare agencies under the Indian Child Welfare Act. Operates field offices statewide.

Phone: (406) 444-5900

Address: 111 N Sanders Street, P.O. Box 8005, Helena, Montana, 59601

Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/cfsd

Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter

Services offered: Child protective services, foster care, adoption, kinship support, ICWA tribal partnerships, family services, resource family licensing

Ages served: Birth–21

Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.

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Frequently asked questions about Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division

How do I contact Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division?

You can call Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division at (406) 444-5900 or visit 111 N Sanders Street, P.O. Box 8005 in Helena, Montana. Their website is https://dphhs.mt.gov/cfsd.

What services does Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division offer?

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division offers Child protective services, foster care, adoption, kinship support, ICWA tribal partnerships, family services, resource family licensing. Serves Birth–21. The Montana Child and Family Services Division responds to reports of child abuse and neglect, provides foster care, kinship care, and adoption, and works in partnership with tribal child welfare agencies under the Indian Child Welfare Act. Operates field offices statewide.

Are services at Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division at (406) 444-5900 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division support?

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division?

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – Child and Family Services Division reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (406) 444-5900 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.