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| home about wcs events & promotions wish list children's stories donating opportunities contact wcs helpful links board of directors placing a child Watson Children's Shelter 4978 Buckhouse Lane Missoula, MT 59804 Tel: 406-549-0058 Fax: 406-549-1072   |
Our Mission Watson Children's Shelter is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment or family crisis. WCS History Founded in 1977, Watson Children's Shelter welcomes children from Missoula and the entire Western Montana region. Janice Watson opened her home, then known as Watson's Receiving Home, when the police and state child protection services had nowhere else to turn. Children Today, Watson Children's Shelter continues to follow Jan’s compassionate spirit, providing shelter to children, infant to age 14, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The average length of stay is 45 days, though some children remain longer until their family crisis is resolved, or until a relative, foster home, treatment center or other suitable home can be located. With two homes and a capacity of 16 children at one time in each, Watson Children's Shelter welcomes over 100 children annually. Placements Referrals are accepted from Child and Family Services, Tribal Social Services, mental health centers and private referrals. Watson Children's Shelter has two homes, one at 2901 Fort Missoula Road and 4978 Buckhouse Lane in Missoula. Both offer emergency shelter care and the Fort Missoula home also offers longer term group home care. Call (406) 549-0058 24 hours a day to inquire about placing a child in our care. Funding Watson Children's Shelter receives funding through fees for service from the Department of Public Health and Human Services and others authorized to place children as well as grants from United Way, Missoula County, and private donations. If you would like more information, are interested in a tour, or would like to support Watson Children’s Shelter in some form, please contact Fran Albrecht, Executive Director, at (406) 549-0058 or email us at info@shelter4children.com. Watson Children's Shelter is a private, non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible. |
United Way of Missoula County
Watson Children's Shelter is a United Way Funded Program.