For Florence crittenton families

In December 2021, we acquired the historic Cooney property in Helena. When we first set eyes on this property, we envisioned the next 125 years of Florence Crittenton where hundreds of families will come to heal, learn, and create new dreams of their own. We’ve completed the Child Enrichment Center, the Residential Floor and the North Wing which houses group spaces and two additional residential rooms.  We are now renovating the Administration and Community Services floor with an anticipated completion date of Summer 2025.
$13,900,000
66% Funded
$9,280,000 Raised

Throughout Florence Crittenton’s 125-year history, we have evolved time and time again to meet the changing needs of Montana’s parents and children. Project Sunshine facilitates the expansion of every program we administer and allows us to offer the highest quality of care.

Working with our Program Directors and Designers, we took the good bones of a historic building and brought it into the next century through thoughtful design and planning, creating a state-of-the-art energy efficient building with a smart, green design. Our campus provides a warm, safe environment for families to grow and thrive for the next century. Through intentionality, we’ve bolstered the privacy and security of our Residential Clients and their families, and incorporated little touches like 18” high handrails in the residential hallways to help little ones learn to walk.

Our Child Enrichment Center facilitates the growth of our youngest clients as they learn self-sufficiency and reliance. An indoor gym allows our kiddos to get exercise when our Montana weather flexes her muscles, and we created a large, functional kitchen to ensure the family style meals we prepare are nutritious and delicious.

The Community Services facility will offer enhanced parental support for community families through programs such as Council of Dads, supportive supervised visitation and home visiting.

Dreams are already coming true… “If it wasn’t for Florence Crittenton there is no way I would be where I am today. They helped me turn my life around and helped me find my happiness. I will forever be grateful.” – quote from a November 2024 graduate

Florence Crittenton Serves Populations with Critical Needs:

  • Parents struggling with substance use and/or mental health diagnosis
  • Families experiencing, or at-risk of homelessness
  • Families facing removal of the child from their home, and children in foster care
  • Teen and young parents
  • Families experiencing poverty and/or violence
  • Families navigating crisis situations, struggling to access vital resources in the community
  • Children aged 0-5 in need of access to affordable and quality early education and care

Ali's Story

Sharen's Story

Tour Residential Floor

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