Youth Dynamics of Montana

Check it out! Our IT team has been on the move, traveling across the state to round up equipment and connect our new YDI team members to the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch network! One crew member’s tally from last week alone: 🚗 1,200 miles 🚗 23 hours of drive time 💻 70 desktops 💻 2 laptops 💻 3 mass storage devices 💻 8 tablets 💻 And a collection of vintage Wi-Fi routers! Big thanks to the team for their hard work ensuring everyone is ready to deliver our mission seamlessly to kids and families across Montana. We appreciate you!

Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story. Visit us at www.ybgr.org/careers to learn how YOU can make a difference.

Check it out! Last night, we hosted our Harvest Party for the kids in our residential care on campus, and they went all out, decking the dining hall to the nines with Halloween spirit!

We had a great time this week at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Montana Annual Educational Summit in Missoula. With representatives from both Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch and Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation, we left inspired by fresh strategies to broaden our impact and deepen support for kids and families. Pictured are: Jim FitzGerald, Yellowstone Foundation Kyle Lance, Yellowstone Foundation Kristi Farver Oaks, Yellowstone Foundation Sara Hofter, Yellowstone Foundation Katie Gerten, Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch LeAnn Bennett, Yellowstone Foundation

During this time of transition, with Youth Dynamics of Montana joining the YBGR family, HR Director Lance Moyer and Associate HR Director Kristin Thompson, along with our entire HR team, are leading with confidence, commitment, and a people-first approach. Their dedication reflects our unwavering focus on what truly matters—our kids, families, mission, and the people who bring it together to deliver care. As we move forward, we remain committed to providing steadfast support and fostering resilience in the next generation, united as one team of caring people preparing youth for life. Thank you, Lance, Kristin, and our entire HR team, for embodying the strength that propels us forward. #BetterTogether #LeadershipInAction #CaringForMontanaKids

"I love the two companies together, and I completely agree that together, we can do great things." — Bek Schatzke, Community-Based Services See Bek Schatzke's words above? They perfectly capture what excites us most about our partnership with Youth Dynamics of Montana—the future we're shaping together. By joining forces, we're addressing the critical need for a seamless continuum of care, from community-based mental health services to therapeutic youth homes and PRTF residential treatment for Montana's youth. Our partnership is about more than just expanding capacity—it's about ensuring every child has access to quality care where it matters most: right here, in their own community, surrounded by those who care. Together, as one community of caring people preparing youth for life, we're taking meaningful steps to meet kids where they are and equip them with the tools they need to thrive over the long term. #BetterTogether #CaringForMontanaKids #MentalHealthMontana

Prior to announcing our partnership, Youth Dynamics of Montana shared that over 93% of kids enrolled in their case management services thrive at home in their communities. 🏡 But what happens when children need more intensive support? When a safe, structured environment is essential to their stability? The graphic below highlights a concerning trend: a nearly 1% rise in Montana kids receiving case management services being sent out of state for higher levels of care over the last year—underscoring the urgent need to enhance our in-state capacity. Residential treatment provided through PRTF and Therapeutic Youth Home care is a crucial safety net, offering the support kids need when they can't remain at home. But distance from loved ones adds an emotional weight, especially when children must travel out of state to access treatment. That's why, together with Youth Dynamics, we're committed to expanding resources for Montana's youth. By joining hands, we're bolstering our state's ability to keep kids close to home, surrounded by family and community. Stay tuned as we continue to share the progress of our collaboration to strengthen mental health care for Montanans. Together, we're building stronger foundations and a brighter future for our kids.

We’ve joined forces with Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch to enhance outcomes for kids and families. Here’s what we want our partners in care to know.

Last month, Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch and Youth Dynamics teams came together for the first time at our ribbon-joining ceremony, marking the start of something bigger. Our union isn’t just about combining resources—it’s about rallying around a shared purpose to create a stronger support network for kids. With our teams united, we’re enhancing our ability to provide care, amplifying our impact to ensure every child receives the right service at the right time to thrive at the lowest level of care possible. Together, we’re stronger. Together, we’re creating a brighter, more resilient future for children and families across Montana.

Youth Dynamics and Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch have come together to streamline care and strengthen outcomes for kids. Here’s what we want our families to know.