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*BMVP - Increasing Access to Child Abuse Prevention Services
 
 
 
The mission of Prevent Child Abuse Montana (PCAMT) is to prevent the abuse and neglect of Montana’s children and includes all forms of abuse and neglect, whether physical, sexual, educational, or emotional. Childhood health, wellness, and success in school are at risk when poverty and child abuse / neglect are present in families. In 2019, approximately 33,000 children were living in poverty in Montana (2019 Montana Kids Count) and there were 21,739 total referrals for child abuse and neglect in the state in SFY2019. The number of child victims increased 32% in a four-year period (Montana Department of Health and Human Services Child and Family Services Division). Higher poverty concentrations are associated with increased child abuse fatality rates. In SFY2019, there were 723 cases of child abuse and neglect in Yellowstone County and the majority of these children come from families living below the poverty level. Every child deserves the best possible start in life and every family needs support - which is most effective in early childhood. Violence needs to be addressed within every level of society and early intervention prevents costly future interventions. The development of a statewide network of organizations to work together to increase access to health / mental health services to prevent child abuse is a national best practice. The expansion of child abuse prevention initiatives throughout Montana will serve families more effectively for years to come. This project will help alleviate poverty by connecting people with health services and increasing access to opportunities in school, work, and life for children and parents to move out of poverty.
 
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Member Duties : Create more accessibility for families in need and help alleviate poverty by connecting people with services to achieve health and success in school, work, and life at Family Tree Center in Billings! The overall goal of this project is to increase access to health / mental health services and resources and to improve statewide child abuse prevention and intervention programs. The Family Tree Center and the Parenting Place have joined forces to address child abuse and neglect issues across Montana. The VISTA member will build capacity by assisting with statewide partnership activities via the collaborative organization, Prevent Child Abuse Montana. They will recruit affiliate organizations, develop an asset map, support the creation of new and enhanced health / mental health services, conduct fundraising and grant writing activities to support the initiative, and develop a public relations media plan to increase access to services.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Children/Youth ,  Veterans ,  Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Tribal ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Homelessness ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Social Services ,  Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Computers/Technology ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
*BMVP - Increasing Access to Child Abuse Prevention Services
Program Start/End Date
02/13/2023  -   02/12/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MONTANA  
Accepting Applications
From  08/29/2022  To  01/06/2023 
Contact Carly Collins
2825 3rd Ave N
Billings   MT   59101
4062478675
collinsc@billingsmt.gov
www.cityofbillings.net/vista
Listing ID 107266

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