Friends-Montana and Behavioral Health Alliance of Montana Host the Children’s Legislative Forum – November 30

Mark Your Calendars – November 30! Join Friends of the Children-Montana and the Behavioral Health Alliance of Montana in Helena for an exciting preview of the 2023 state legislative session on issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Montana’s children. Confirmed speakers including leading policymakers, legislators, and practitioners who will share their perspectives on the wellbeing of children in our state and explore opportunities for legislative action during the session.

Children’s Legislative Forum

November 30, 1:00-4:00pm

Delta Colonial Hotel

2301 Colonial Drive, Helena, MT

Free and Open to the Public

Here is just a partial list of topics we will cover and people whom are confirmed:

• Current state of children’s behavioral health in Montana
• Legislative priorities for 2023 in children’s behavioral health
• State presentation on the Governor’s Provider Rate Study
• Learn how to effectively advocate for your community
• Learn more about Friends of the Children in Montana
• Confirmed panelists include Rep. Mary Caferro, Rep. Jennifer Carlson, Meghan Peel with DPHHS Children’s Mental Health Bureau, and Dennis Sulser, CEO of Youth Dynamics, Inc., Rep. Moffie Funk, former legislator Pat Noonan, Ben Davis and Stacy Houge, Friends of the Children-Montana, Steph Goble, and Mountain Home Montana

Event Agenda