Agendas and Minutes Members Additional Resources and Links   Healthy Start Council

What is Our Mission?

To work collaboratively to improve the lives of young children in Missoula County by:

• Increasing community awareness of the importance of early childhood development

• Providing information and resources for families and professionals

• Supporting the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive health of children, prenatal to six.

How Do We Accomplish Our Mission?

• Through training and networking events for professionals that work with families who have young children

• Through e-newsletters that provide cutting-edge research and tools for professionals and parents

• Through community projects that Missoula's School Readiness Team undertakes to promote positive early development

Read why Missoula is concerned about young children and their families HERE

Read about our past accomplishments HERE

Healthy Start Resources:

• Literacy/Activity Tubs Available for Checkout

• Early Literacy Resources Brochure

• Support Groups for Families

• Missoula Resources for Young Families

News and Research Updates:

September 2008   December 2008  February 2009   May 2009   August 2009

Tips, Tools, Training, and Grants for Parents and Professionals:

August 2008   November 2008   January 2009   March 2009   June 2009

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For More Information or to Add Your Name to Our E-mail List:

Susan Barmeyer
435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802
406-721-3000 ext. 1022

sbarmeyer@co.missoula.mt.us