Child Start, Inc
Loren Skelton, Director
1001 Worden
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406-728-5460 x 120
Fax: 406-728-5566
E-mail: loren.skelton@childstartinc.net
Counties Served: Granite, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Sanders
Loren Skelton, Director loren.skelton@childstartinc.net
Debbie Loeffelbein, Assistant Director debbie.loeffelbein@childstartinc.net
Joan Kuehn, Education Manager joan.kuehn@childstartinc.net
Leann Worden, Education Manager lenann.worden@childstartinc.net
Gail Goodner, Education Manager gail.goodner@childstartinc.net
Danielle Jenkins, Health Coordinator danielle.jenkins@childnstartinc.net
Missoula County
Missoula, East Missoula, West Riverside, Bonner, Clinton, Seely Lake, Lolo
Sanders County
Plains, Thompson Falls, Trout Creek, Noxon, Paradise
Mineral County
Alberton, Superior, St. Regis
Granite County
Drummond, Phillipsburg
Powell County
Deer Lodge, Garrison
Child Start, Inc. has 84 staff members and a funded enrollment of 354 children. There are many options including Part Day, Full Day, Home Start, and Full Day Partnerships.
Child Start, Inc. has many community partnerships. WIC and Missoula Health Department provide nutrition services to families. Speech and other Special services are provided by Missoula County Public Schools. Even Start and University of Montana provide family and early literacy services. Mental health enrichment services are provided through Western Montana Mental Health Center. St. Patrick's Hospital provides health screenings and follow-up services. Foster grandparents and the Council for Aging offer educational services.
Families and Books (FAB) Literacy Program welcomes six Elementary Schools, District preschoolers, and all Head Youth Mentoring Grant.