Fall 2022
Newsletter Where Compassion Meets Action
Florence Crittenton Receives State of Montana Childcare Innovation and Infrastructure Grant Florence Crittenton is thrilled to announce its receipt of $999,226 Child Care Innovation and Infrastructure Grant through a partnership with the Early Childhood and Family Support Division. Our organization will use these funds to assist in the renovations of the first floor of its newly acquired Cooney campus, which will hold the Florence Crittenton Child Enrichment Center, serving children aged 0-5 from both our residential programs and the community. Florence Crittenton currently holds 24 childcare spots in this age range. Upon completion of the renovations that will double to 48, increasing capacity at each age range. High-quality childcare has been a part Florence Crittenton’s services since its incorporation in Helena over 120 years ago. Today, our childcare programs are a cornerstone of our family-based services, providing safe and caring relationships while ensuring the developmental and socialemotional needs of children from all walks of life are met.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Director • P. 2
Oliver's Story • P. 3
Project Sunshine Update • P. 4-6
Events • P. 7 New Director • P. 8
Acknowledgements • P. 9-11 Phone 406.442.6950 Fax: 406.442.6571 inquiries@florencecrittenton.org