All Montana children should have the opportunities and resources to thrive as they grow up. Supporting child well-being in our state means kids grow up in economically secure families, live in resilient communities, and meet developmental, health, and educational milestones. Investing state and local resources in our children and our schools produces short-term and long-term dividends for Montana’s families and economy as a whole. Access to quality education from early childhood, pre-Kindergarten, and through graduation increases opportunity for people of all income levels to achieve their goals in life.
Ongoing support and improvements are still needed to build a child care system that works for families, providers, early childhood educators, and Montana’s broader economy.
Read moreCounty-specific information is some of the most needed and accessed data from Montana KIDS COUNT. It is used by local leaders as they make decisions for their communities, nonprofits or other groups...
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MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.