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DPHHS is offering one-time incentive payments to recruit employees at Montana’s state-run health care facilities. For more information go to Work4DPHHS.com

  1. Early Childhood and Family Support
  2. Child Care
  3. Child Care Licensing
  4. FFN & RCE Application

Child Care Licensing

Family, Friend & Neighbor And Relative Care Exempt

FFN / RCE New Application

FFN / RCE Renewal Application

FFN / RCE Add or Change to Family app

Training Requirements:

  • Health & Safety Course
  • FFN Fundamentals Course
  • FFN Training Instructions


Additional Forms:

  • Release of Information Form
  • Certification Checklist
  • Statement of Health Form
  • FBI Release of Information Form
  • How to Fill out Fingerprint Card
  • Medication Admn Attestation
  • Health and Safety Checklist
  • Immunization Certification
  • W9


Resources:

  • Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship Program
  • FFN Administrative Rules
  • Child Care Agency List
  • Danes Law


Mail your FFN Application to:

DPHHS/CCL
Attn: FFN
PO Box 4210
Helena MT 59620-4210

Contact FFN Technician:

FFNProgram@mt.gov
Phone: 406-444-6587

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