Bienvenidos
Our Programs
…building bridges to resources, relationships, and advocates.
(Mentor Program)
Partner Family Program
This program pairs immigrant families with dedicated mentors who help them navigate and acclimate to their new home. Mentors provide guidance, support, and connection as families settle into the community.
Internal Initiatives:
- Legal Immigration Support Initiative
- Emergency Family Support
Legal Immigration Support Initiative
Due to limited capacity, legal immigration assistance is offered exclusively to families in the Mentor Program. We work through referrals from schools and selected organizations. For other resource guidance, contact El Centro de Bienvenidos: 406-640-2633 or elcentro59718@gmail.com.
Emergency Family Support
Assisting families in urgent need with limited financial support to address housing instability, poverty risks, and child-focused needs within the school district.
Community Engagement Program
Creating spaces and events to foster community connection, belonging, and mutual support among families, volunteers, and community members.
Internal Initiatives:
- Youth and Children Engagement
- Family and Community Gatherings
- Advisory Committee
Youth and Children Engagement
Connecting young individuals to enriching afterschool activities, recreational programs, and community engagement opportunities, often in partnership with local organizations.
Family and Community Gatherings
Hosting inclusive events for all to connect, celebrate, and strengthen bonds across diverse backgrounds.
Advisory Committee
A group of selected community members that provide feedback on Bienvenidos' resources, ensuring programs align with community needs.
El Centro de Bienvenidos - Bilingual Social Resource Navigation Program
Offering guidance and connections to resources for those not in urgent need but still requiring assistance in navigating available social services.
- Bilingual Social Resource Navigation
Providing support and answers to community inquiries through a dedicated bilingual navigator.
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Advocacy Program
Raising awareness, fostering equitable access, and amplifying the voices of immigrant communities through coordinated advocacy efforts.
Internal Initiatives:
- Migrant Community Coordination Group (MCC)
- Policy and Legislative Advocacy
Migrant Community Coordination Group (MCC)
Bringing together key partners and organizations to collaborate on issues impacting the immigrant community.
Policy and Legislative Advocacy
Leading efforts to influence policy changes that create equitable opportunities and improve access to critical resources for immigrants. We are working with our state legislator to introduce a Driving Privilege bill in the 2025 Montana legislature session.