Home visitors meet parents where they are. By visiting families in their homes, visitors build trust, reduce barriers to accessing services, and provide individualized support tailored to each family's unique needs. More: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/home-visiting-in-montana

Did you know that about a third of children who received early intervention support no longer needed special education in kindergarten? More children can benefit from support than Montana has funding for. Check out our report: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyintmt-2026

91 years of the #SocialSecurityAct, 91 years of financial support and protection for millions of working Americans and their families. Here's to more and more decades of helpiing people remain financially independent as they age.

Montana still has a long way to go when it comes to improving its Medicaid customer service and ensuring eligible Montanans can access coverage. Learn more: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/medicaid-and-poor-customer-service

"These are workers and caregivers across our state facing serious medical conditions that have relied on Medicaid coverage to access treatment." https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/effects-of-montana-medicaid-work-rules-rollout-remain-uncertain-1/6192cb33-9a7a-4b0e-82c6-24ad77f6987a?

WONKY WORD: Early Intervention Although it's critical, early intervention is not guaranteed like special education; there are limited funds and specific requirements. Learn more: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyintmt-2026

Do you like tea? Do you like babies and toddlers having what they need to grow up healthy? Then tune in to Early Intervention Tea Time! Early intervention is a support program for children age 0-2 who have a disability or developmental delay. More: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyintmt-2026

Early Intervention for Montana’s Infants and Toddlers

Early childhood is a time of tremendous growth and learning for infants and toddlers. Throughout the first three years of life, young children are achieving new milestones and their brains are developing at the fastest rate of their lives. Some young children need extra support to meet these early milestones. States are required to provide extra support to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities through early intervention, also called Montana Milestones. Early interventio

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Home visiting is a simple idea with a lasting impact: provide families with trusted support during one of the most important periods of a child's life. Learn more: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/home-visiting-in-montana

Number of the Week: 40% A large portion of businesses in Montana are owned or co-owned by women. But women still own businesses at a much lower rate than men, and this disparity is even more pronounced for people of color. Learn more here: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/status-women-2026

State investments in supportive housing are needed to help reduce housing instability in Montana and to help individuals find a safe place to sleep with dignity and autonomy. Learn more: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/supportive-housing

Get caught up on all the important policy matters that make a difference in Montana here: https://www.montanabudget.org/blog/categories/blog

Four out of five toddlers in Montana miss out on early intervention programs. But if we expanded the reach of existing programs, more toddlers in Montana would get support to hit vital milestones. Learn more: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/earlyintmt-2026

It's back to school season! Hurdles for students and families of students include access to housing, health care, and limited options for child care. Learn about these and other issues here: https://www.montanabudget.org/all-reports

The wage gap for Black women compared to non-Hispanic white men is 65 cents for full-time, year-round workers. Learn more about pay disparities for Women of Color in our status of women report: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/status-women-2026

On the anniversary of the passage of Medicaid and Medicare, let's be clear: Medicaid works for Montana's workers and economy. Medicaid Expansion provides health insurance to 13% of Montana's workforce. Learn more here: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/montana-workers-use-medicaid

Supportive housing is an an innovative and evidence-based solution to homelessness, and it also improves the well-being and quality of life of those who use it. Learn more: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/supportive-housing

Know a lot about Montana policy issues? Like to make videos? Got a sense for SEO? Come work with us! More: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/position-associate-comms

Let’s celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 36th Anniversary! The ADA works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. #ADA36 #ThanksToTheADA

Number of the Week: 2,000 Over 2,000 Montanans experience homelessness on any given night. Supportive housing programs can help these individuals find and maintain housing. Learn more here: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/supportive-housing

WONKY WORD: Supportive Housing ot only is supportive housing an innovative and evidence-based solution to homelessness, but it also improves the well-being and quality of life of those who use it. Learn more: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/supportive-housing

Are you a social media maven with a passion for policy? We want to hear from you! Come work with us! Check out the link in bio for more!

wonky Word: Reappraisal Property taxes can be confusing, get caught up here: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/tax-policy-highs-and-lows-from-the-2025-montana-legislature

"I think that the reality is that we anticipate a lot of folks will ultimately lose coverage again, not because they are not working or not in compliance, but because they simply can't get through the systems the state has.” More in bio.

Everyone in Montana deserves a safe, stable place to sleep. Not only is supportive housing an innovative and evidence-based solution to homelessness, but it also improves the well-being and quality of life of those who use it. Learn more at the link in bio!

Spend a summer afternoon catching up on our reports and blogs! It's all at montanabudget.org!

WONKY WORD: 21st Century Road to Housing Act The first bipartisan housing package to be passed since the 90s stands to be a big relief for households living with low-incomes. Learn more: https://nlihc.org/resource/21st-century-road-housing-act-becomes-law-new-nlihc-resource-available

In part 3 of our Tribal Handbook series, learn about how budget bills affecting Indian Country make it through the legislative process!

MBPC is seeking an Associate Communications Manager to support a variety of digital and communications efforts to help increase public understanding of policies important to Montanans living on to low- and moderate-incomes. More: https://www.montanabudget.org/post/position-associate-comms

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! Let's celebrate the unique and joyful things people living with disabilities bring to communities in Montana and the across the globe, while affirming our commitment to making spaces inclusive to all!

"Montana lawmakers must be wary of using high, temporary revenues to make long-term cuts to the tax base. The wealthiest are already receiving the bulk of the more than $500 million in cuts given away each year." https://missoulian.com/opinion/column/article_dc6919e6-8a62-5ecf-a48c-2eaba45d755c.html