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Watson Children's Shelter
4978 Buckhouse Lane
Missoula, MT 59804
Tel: 406-549-0058
Fax: 406-549-1072








To report abuse or neglect, please contact the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-866-820-5437 or contact 911.

Watson Children's Shelter is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment or family crisis.

Current Needs: Snow boots and pants. New or like new shirts and jeans, boys and girls all sizes through adult. Toddler clothing - all sizes.
Please view a full list of needed items or call 549-0058.

Doll House Raffle
Congratulations to dollhouse winner Tamara Kindred and her family!
Special thanks to:
- Dollhouse craftsman Hugh Green
- Lambros ERA at Southgate Mall for hosting the dollhouse and selling tickets!


PLEASE NOTE: All donations are now being accepted at the 4978 Buckhouse Lane location, where administrative staff are available Monday through Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM.

Attention Watson Children's Shelter Alumni: thanks to a special donor, we have established the WCS Alumni Scholarship Fund to assist former residents with post high school education needs. Qualified applicants must be 16 years or older, have resided at WCS for 24 hours or more, have completed a GED or received a high school diploma and show need for assistance towards a higher educational need such as college or trade school. Click here to download the application.


United Way of Missoula County
Watson Children's Shelter is a United Way Funded Program.