{"id":145,"date":"2026-03-03T17:15:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/lcmths\/?page_id=145"},"modified":"2026-03-19T19:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T19:52:19","slug":"community-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/lcmths\/program-page\/community-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tCommunity Resources\t<\/h1>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/lcmths\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1724071816.jpg\" alt=\"Boxes of Canned Food and Pantry donations with some people in the background\" height=\"1373\" width=\"2400\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>Head Start supports the whole family, and we know every family&#8217;s needs are different. We want to connect you with trusted local resources for food, housing, health care, jobs, and other basic needs.<\/p>\n<p>If you ever need help or have questions, please reach out to your Family Advocate or program staff-we&#8217;re here to help you reach your goals.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tLincoln County Montana Community Resources\t<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Montana WIC Program<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides nutrition assistance, breastfeeding support, and healthy food benefits for pregnant\/postpartum women, infants, and children under five. <a href=\"https:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/ecfsd\/WIC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/ecfsd\/WIC\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Job Service Libby &#8211; MontanaWorks (Employment Services)<\/strong><br \/>\nFederally and state\u2011funded one\u2011stop workforce center offering job search support, training, unemployment assistance, and career services. <a href=\"https:\/\/montanaworks.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/montanaworks.gov\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Montana Milestones &#8211; Part C Early Intervention (Birth-3)<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides free early intervention services for infants\/toddlers with developmental delays, including evaluation, home-based services, and family support.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/ecfsd\/childcare\/montanamilestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/ecfsd\/childcare\/montanamilestones\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SNAP &#8211; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Lincoln County Office of Public Assistance)<\/strong><br \/>\nHelps income\u2011eligible residents apply for food assistance, manage EBT benefits, complete recertifications, and access nutrition support services. <a href=\"https:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/hcsd\/SNAP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/hcsd\/SNAP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Housing Assistance (Housing Choice Voucher Program &#8211; Montana Department of Commerce)<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Moderate Rehabilitation rental assistance statewide. Includes waitlist information, regional maps, applications, and eligibility rules.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/housing.mt.gov\/Rental-Assistance\/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/housing.mt.gov\/Rental-Assistance\/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Child Care Assistance (Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship &#8211; Montana DPHHS)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Helps eligible families pay for licensed child care through a sliding\u2011fee scholarship. Supports parents who are working, in school, or in approved training. <a href=\"https:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/ecfsd\/ChildCare\/BestBeginningsScholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/ecfsd\/ChildCare\/BestBeginningsScholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health Care &amp; Insurance (Medicaid &amp; Healthy Montana Kids &#8211; Montana DPHHS)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Covers low\u2011income adults, families, and children. Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) provides free or low\u2011cost coverage for children up to age 19. Includes benefits, eligibility, and enrollment information.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/MontanaHealthcarePrograms\/MemberServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/MontanaHealthcarePrograms\/MemberServices<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/lcmths\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_734226819.jpg\" alt=\"A group of volunteers assembling food packages with canned goods and supplies indoors.\" height=\"1601\" width=\"2400\" title=\"A group of volunteers assembling food packages with canned goods and supplies indoors.\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Community Resources Head Start supports the whole family, and we know every family&#8217;s needs are different. 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