Montana
Head Start Association

Northwest Montana Head Start

 Renee Funk, Director
79 7th Avenue East North
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-752-7011
Fax: 406-755-1916
E-mail:  funkster@bresnan.net
Counties Served: Flathead, Lincoln

Contact Information

Renee Funk, Director  funkster@bresnan.net
Jo Dee Stordal,  Fiscal Officer nwmthsfis@centurytel.net
Cheryl Mahnke, Education Manager nwmthsece@centurytel.net
Tonya Horn, Family Services Manager nwmthsfam@centurytel.net
Linda Koponen, Nutrition Manager  nwmthsnutr@centurytel.net
Deborah Raunig, Health Manager  nwmthshlth@centurytel.net

Counties and Communities Served

Flathead County: Kalispell, Evergreen, Columbia Falls, Whitefish, Canyon

North Lincoln County: Eureka

Program Statistics

Northwest Montana Head Start has a funded enrollment of 234 children.  Part day programs are available in Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Whitefish, Canyon, and Eureka.

Mission Statement

Northwest Montana Head Start promotes the well-being and self-sufficiency of children and their whole family by providing opportunities in a nurturing environment.

 Vision

  • Northwest Montana Head Start Board of Directors, Staff and Parents collaborate with community resources to provide quality services that empower families and advocate for children.
  • Northwest Montana Head Start program focus is on strengthening the social, nutritional, emotional, physical and education well-being of the whole family.
  • Northwest Montana Head Start's expanded program will include outreach to families with children birth to three, pre-schoolers and pregnant women.
  • Northwest Montana Head Start strives to create positive and fulfilling work environments thereby encouraging continuity of qualified, competent staff.