There are currently 3,921 children in the Montana foster care system. Sadly, there are only 396 licensed foster homes in the state. Over the last 10 years in Montana the number of kids in foster care has doubled, shocking a system that was unprepared to...
CBS- April 6, 2018 (CBS4) – If you are like I was five years ago, you may have a vague idea of what foster care is. That means you probably grew up surrounded by people who loved you. You may have had parents, siblings, grandparents and even a crazy aunt or uncle....
Teach your kids the true meaning of compassion and selflessness. U.S. News - December 7, 2014 by Abby Hayes One way to help your kids learn that the holiday season is about giving – not just getting – is to engage them in service projects. Even toddlers can give back...
The New York Times - August 17, 2017 by Aaron E. Carroll Rates of teen suicide continue to rise, federal health officials reported this month, with rates for girls higher than at any point in the last 40 years. A rational response would be to engage in evidence-based...
Confessions of an Adoptive Parent - February 19, 2015 by Mike Berry Over the past decade we have had to face the reality that some of our children experienced serious trauma before they came into our care. In the process, we discovered how little we really...
Youth Dynamics in Helena offers more than therapeutic youth home services, we have an awesome team working with families in the community
Mental health issues affect 1 out of 5 children and teens in the United States. Depression is among one of the most common mental health issues for youth, affecting anywhere from 10% to 15% of kids.
Reaching out for help can be the scariest step for families. Here is what getting help with Youth Dynamics looks like for most families in our services.
As Youth Dynamics expands across the state, we are truly fortunate to serve a growing number of Montana youth and their families and have a positive impact on their lives. It is an honor to watch many of the children we serve graduate from our services and stay on a...
Law enforcement in the United States arrests 1.3 million youth and children every year. In Montana alone, over 4,000 youth were arrested in 2014. These high numbers make it crucial to learn how involvement with the justice system influences the development and health...
Story originally published by ABC Fox Montana Great Falls Great Falls - About 3,000 children and teens are entering the foster care system in Montana every year. The need for foster homes is a statewide issue, and that need is borderline desperate here in Cascade...