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Quality Life Concepts, located in Great Falls, Mont., and established in 1977, is a private, nonprofit corporation and one of the leading providers of specialized and individualized services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The community provides various home-based services for children, including infant and toddler programs and family education and support. The programs provide intervention services within the family s home and enhance the development of a child. The services include developmental and functional assessment, addressing deficiencies and parental education. The community s family education and support program provides assistance in locating resources and support opportunities. The community s support services provide assistance with daily living skills and employment for adults with disabilities. Quality Life Concepts also supports work activity centers and provides retirement services.

Kairos Youth Services is a private non-profit organization that operates three community based youth homes in Great Falls, Montana. Youth in placement live in a healthy structured environment that provides safety and security. Youth are offered educational, social, cultural and recreational opportunities. They receive personal guidance, supervision, individual and family counseling, and referral to appropriate community resources. Youth exit our programs with improved school performance, fewer legal problems, and the skills necessary to become productive members of our community. Youth Spotlight Jerome was a 17-year-old male whom we enrolled in our Aftercare program, in December 2009, after an assault with a weapon charge. We had discharged him from the Missouri River Youth and Shelter Home two years earlier before we established the program. His parents encountered legal problems throughout their lives, and remain involved with the Department of Corrections to varying degrees. During his participation in the program, Jerome has obtained his GED, including a perfect score of 800 in Language Arts. He also completed a chemical dependency evaluation, and regularly attended weekly group sessions as recommended. We discharged Jerome from the program when he turned 18 in April 2010. He is completing the application for admission into the College of Technology, and pursuing financial assistance. He is also interested in securing CDL certification. We will continue to be available to provide assistance if needed. Jerome attained remarkable progress in such a short time, very impressive accomplishments. We are extremely proud of you. Way to Fire!

North Central Independent Living Services (NCILS) in Black Eagle, MT, is dedicated to promoting independent living for individuals with disabilities. They offer a range of programs, including advocacy, peer support, and personal assistance services tailored to empower their clients. NCILS also focuses on youth transitions, providing resources and workshops aimed at helping young people successfully navigate independence. With additional offices in Heart Butte and Glasgow, NCILS is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals across Montana. Generated from the website