In-Home Services
Therapeutic Family Living operates under the principle it is best for children to remain in their own homes and communities whenever possible.
Therapeutic Family Living operates under the principle it is best for children to remain in their own homes and communities whenever possible.
Therapeutic Family Living
Therapeutic Family Living is defined as an in-home service that builds on existing strengths to preserve the family unit. Each family is assigned a Treatment Manager who facilitates at least weekly home visits customized to individual needs with the goal of promoting better family functioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How do I access Therapeutic Family Living?
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A: Therapeutic Family Living (TFL) is offered in Billings and the surrounding area, Lewistown, Livingston and the Forsyth area. If you are interested or have questions please contact the office nearest you:
Billings
and surrounding areas:
Community Based Services
3212 1st Ave. S.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 245-2751Livingston
and surrounding areas:
Community Based Services
5237 Highway 89 S. Suite 1
Livingston, MT 59047
(866) 612-4125
(406) 222-6490
Lewistown
and surrounding areas:
Community Based Services
211 3rd Ave. N.
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-4418Forsyth
and surrounding areas:
Community Based Services
1845 Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-1846
Your child will be assessed to determine both clinical and financial eligibility. - Q: How is this service funded?
- A: Healthy Montana Kids Plus (formerly known as Medicaid) and Healthy Montana Kids Extended pays 100% of the cost of this service. HMK Plus does not have an identified time frame, while HMK Extended is limited to 30 days in a year. Private insurance does not typically pay for TFL, however families can pay out of pocket.
- Q: What will the treatment manager do for us?
- A: Home visits are individualized interventions that teach and implement new ideas. Treatment Managers take a respectful, humble approach to honor the family’s needs, desires, and dreams. They build success and overcome challenges by identifying and utilizing the family’s strengths. They often work on communication, boundaries, healthy expressions of emotions, and parenting skills during home visits. Weekly assignments or family goals are assigned and discussed each week.
- Q: How long does TFL last?
- A: TFL typically lasts 9-12 months, depending on progress toward goals.
Testimonials
Each year parent/guardians, clients and stakeholders have the opportunity to provide feedback regarding services. Listed below are some of the comments they have made in recent years:
TFL has been an asset to our family.
Parent/guardian
It was helpful to have another person help identify needs and things that should be addressed.
Parent/guardian
My daughter felt she could talk to her treatment manager about issues she didn’t want to discuss with me.
Parent/guardian
Most helpful was the treatment manager’s objective manner in talking to my child and me when times were somewhat heated and moments of stubbornness.
Parent/guardian
