Big Brothers Big Sisters of Montana
Fatherhood Programs · Montana · Free
Nonprofit mentoring organization matching Montana children — especially those being raised by a single parent — with carefully screened adult volunteers for long-term friendships. Dads can enroll a child as a Little or sign up to be a Big Brother mentor to another child. Matches meet several times a month, and staff coach both families through the relationship. All matches are free to participating families.
About Fatherhood Programs for Fathers
Fatherhood programs in the US are funded through the federal Office of Family Assistance (OFA) under the Responsible Fatherhood grant program and through state and local initiatives. Programs typically focus on three areas: healthy marriage and relationship skills, responsible parenting, and economic stability (employment and financial literacy). Services often include peer support groups, one-on-one mentoring, job training, help navigating child support, and reentry support for formerly incarcerated fathers. Organizations like the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) and Fathers' Rights Movement operate nationally; most states also have dedicated fatherhood coalitions and faith-based organizations running local programs. This directory includes federally-funded Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) grantees, state fatherhood coalitions, and community-based mentorship programs — all open to dads regardless of custody status.