Foster Care

The state health department says the administrative rule changes are being proposed because of new laws against religious and vaccination restrictions.

Montana is accessing federal funds for a program aimed at preventing kids from ever getting separated from their families.

Since 2010, Montana has seen a steady rise in the number of children placed in foster care. Policymakers want to know both why that is the case and how to prevent a continued strain on the foster care system.

Life isn’t easy for kids in foster care. They’re often separated from their parents for reasons they don’t understand, and can bounce around a lot...