Montanans Helping Montanans Since 1986
VISION
A Montana where every child has access to quality early childhood care and where no parent has to choose between a paycheck and their child's development.
MISSION
Using the strength of community to support exceptional early childhood experiences.
↗The Family Connections team
WHO WE ARE
Our Core Values
Care
We show empathy, compassion, understanding, grace and support for children, families, providers, partners, co-workers and ourselves.
Family
We value family as the foundation to provide support and encouragement to allow people to reach their full potential.
Integrity
We conduct ourselves with honesty and fairness. Our reputation is built on positive actions, compassionate responses, and dedicated staff while adhering to our code of ethics.
Responsibility
We achieve what is required and follow through with commitments.
Respect
We treat others with dignity while recognizing each individual for their uniqueness.
Trust
We earn trust by being honest and speaking without judgment. Those we serve rely on our customer service and ability to give accurate, timely information through excellent communication resulting in satisfied clients.
Confidentiality
We keep information private and share only when appropriate. Our efforts to honor confidentiality are extensive and continuous.
Loyalty
We remain dedicated to our mission, those we serve, and the Family Connections organization.
Recognition
We actively celebrate and acknowledge organizational, team, program, and individual accomplishments.
Our history
1986
Three Great Falls organizations merge and create our organization. One of the first services offered is a child care referral listing.
1990
One of six original Child Care Resource & Referral agencies in Montana, serving six counties.
2003
Advocacy with providers and families moves state funding and ends Montana's child care waitlist.
2020
Led the state in emergency child care funding applications and support to families. Delivered supplies and support to providers who stayed open.
2024
Awarded the Best Beginnings Scholarship contract. Service area grows from 21 counties to 33 in Montana.
2025
Caseload more than doubles in a single year, from 800 families to over 2,089.
Our Team
Administration
Kim Stull
Executive Director
kim@fc406.org
Veronica Moldenhauer
Operations Director
veronica@fc406.org
Heidi Melton
Outreach and Consumer Education Coordinator
heidi@fc406.org
Brandee Smith
Finance & Compliance Manager
brandee@fc406.org
Family Services
Sue McNay
Lead Eligibility Specialist
sue@fc406.org
Brittni Blomberg
Eligibility Specialist
brittni@fc406.org
Rebecca Parsons-Greiff
Eligibility Specialist
rebecca@fc406.org
Rikki DeVoss
Eligibility Specialist
rikki@fc406.org
Susie Fangmeier
Eligibility Specialist
susie@fc406.org
Melissa Hill
Eligibility Specialist
melissa@fc406.org
Hannah Eisenhauer
Eligibility Specialist
hannah@fc406.org
Amy Hoyer
Eligibility Specialist
amy@fc406.org
Tammy Phelps
Eligibility Specialist
tammy@fc406.org
Raiden Kruckenberg
Eligibility Specialist
raiden@fc406.org
Noor Yahya
Eligibility Specialist
noor@fc406.org
Tessa Shepherd
Eligibility Specialist
tessa@fc406.org
Alyssa Lyons
Eligibility Specialist
alyssa@fc406.org
Board of Directors
Mark Bruskotter
President
Jenna Wright
Secretary
Colette Getten
Secretary
Eva Hoyt
Member
Tom Donnelly
Member
Jenn Roberts
Member
James Kripps
Member
Karen Vanni
Member
EMPLOYMENT
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Support the Foundation of Montana's Future.
While state and federal grants cover the direct scholarship dollars, they do not fund the critical gaps. Your support helps children, families, and child care providers thrive.
