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HEALTHY START MISSOULA

Healthy Start Missoula is a community coalition based at Missoula Public Health, and is Missoula's local Best Beginnings Coalition.

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Our Vision

We believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe, supporting, and nurturing environment that fosters their full potential and wellbeing.

Protective Factors

   1. Strong Family Relationships

   2. Positive Social Connections

   3. Safe and Stable Environments

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Mission

Our mission is to promote strong family relationships, positive social connections, and safe, stable environments for children. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we strive to empower families and communities to provide the best possible foundation for children's growth, resilience, and happiness.

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Objective 1

CONNECT FAMILIES TO SUPPORT

Streamline access to parent support services by partnering with local organizations.

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ENHANCE STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Supportive and nurturing relationships within the family provide emotional security and resilience.

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BUILD POSITIVE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

Healthy relationships with peers, teachers, and community members contribute to a child's sense of belonging and well-being.

Coalition Objectives

As the saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child" and our partners have allowed us to create a community where we do just that. Healthy Start Missoula exists to support the well-being of young children and their caregivers through collaboration.

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ADVOCATE FOR SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENTS

Physical safety, access to basic needs like food and shelter, and consistent routines help children thrive and develop positively.

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