Our Initiatives
Youth Leadership Program
SMYP is piloting a Youth Leadership initiative for 7th to 9th grade students. The purpose of the Youth Leadership Program is to provide young people with the opportunity to explore and practice leadership skills and engage in creating positive change in their own lives and their communities.
Boulder Child Care Facility
Families that have their child(ren) at the Boulder Child Care Facility qualify to ask for reimbursement for annual registration fees.
A three-way contract was signed for the operation and management of the building among: Southwest Montana Youth Partners, the City of Boulder and the Boulder Elementary School District. Southwest Montana Youth Partners awarded a contract to a provider for the operation and management of the Boulder Child Care Facility. They have great local staff running The Boulder Child Care Facility.
Through a marvel of intergovernmental and nonprofit coordination, Jefferson County provided ARPA funding to the City of Boulder to purchase an unused school building at Jim Darcy school in Helena. The Boulder Elementary School District agreed to place the building on school property for the purpose of a childcare center. A group of interested citizens and business persons formed a nonprofit 501c3 corporation called Southwest Montana Youth Partners, Inc. to manage the building and to stimulate the development and operation of a childcare center.
Child Care Registration Reimbursement
Mentor Program
A mentor is an adult that provides support, guidance, and opportunities to help a young person, or mentee succeed in life.
Make a Difference with Southwest Montana Youth Partners and become a youth mentor!
This opportunity will allow you to…
Inspire and guide a young person
Share your knowledge and experiences
Help build self-confidence and life skills
Make a lasting impact on a child’s life
A chance to give back to your community
Obtain comprehensive training and ongoing support
We are looking for…
The ability to commit for one year
Good listeners and positive role models
Approximately 4 hours per month
Future Initiatives
When the childcare initiative is well underway and amply funded, our strategic plan specifies that we will embark on other initiatives to improve services to the youth of Southwestern Montana. Suggestions are welcome from anyone: