Strengthening Montana’s early childhood community
BELN membership brings together educators, organizations, advocates, and community partners who are committed to supporting children, families, and the early childhood workforce across the Ravalli County and the entire state.
As a member, you’ll gain access to valuable connections, professional growth opportunities, shared resources, and a statewide network working toward meaningful impact in early childhood education.
Why Become A Member?
Membership is more than access — it’s a community of professionals and partners working together to strengthen early childhood education across Montana.
Membership helps you:
- Access professional development and shared resources
- Build meaningful professional connections
- Stay informed about statewide initiatives and opportunities
- Support advocacy for children, families, and educators
- Be part of a growing network creating lasting impact
Membership Options
Volunteer Membership
Partner with our youth-program teachers to help children learn through play, art, and nature-based activities by assisting in classrooms, reading with small groups, or helping prepare learning materials.
Join our outreach team to share BELN’s mission, distribute information, support advocacy efforts, and connect families to early learning and child care resources across the valley.
Lend your hands to keep our youth-program classrooms, playgrounds, and gardens safe, welcoming, and beautiful through light repairs, painting, gardening, and seasonal clean-up projects.
Help bring community events to life by assisting with setup, registration, family activities, and hospitality during festivals, fundraisers, and community celebrations.
Support hands-on family workshops by helping set up materials, guiding children and parents through activities, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for all participants.
Early Childhood Professional Membership
Perfect for early childhood professionals, educators, advocates, and individuals who want to stay connected and engaged in Montana’s ECE community.
Your Impact & Benefits:
- Connect with professionals across the state
- Receive member updates and resources
- Access networking and professional learning opportunities
- Support statewide collaboration and advocacy efforts
- Join a network committed to strengthening early childhood education
Annual Summit registration is not included with membership.
Annual ECP Investment: $50
Designed for small teams and organizations focused on staff engagement, collaboration, and professional growth. Includes all Individual benefits, plus eligibility for provider spotlight features and small grants for classroom materials or professional development.
Your Impact & Benefits:
- Connect your team to statewide ECE resources
- Encourage staff collaboration and leadership
- Access shared learning opportunities
- Strengthen your organization’s connection to the ECE community
- Support statewide advocacy and partnerships
Annual Summit registration is not included with membership.
Annual ECP Investment: $100
Ideal for schools, child care centers, and organizations seeking deeper engagement and visibility within the BELN network.
Your Impact & Benefits:
- Demonstrate commitment to quality early childhood education
- Expand opportunities for staff development and networking
- Build stronger community partnerships
- Increase visibility within the statewide ECE network
- Support collaborative initiatives that benefit children and families
- Includes all above benefits
Annual Summit registration is not included with membership.
Annual ECP Investment: $200
For organizations with multiple locations or a staff team larger than 15 committed to supporting statewide impact and long-term collaboration in early childhood education.
Your Impact & Benefits:
- Help shape the future of early childhood education in Montana
- Support statewide advocacy and systems-level collaboration
- Gain recognition as a key BELN partner
- Strengthen relationships with educators, leaders, and organizations across the state
- Invest in sustainable support for Montana’s children and families
Annual Summit registration is not included with membership.
Annual ECP Investment: $500
Business & Community Partnerships
Are you a business, nonprofit, foundation, or community organization interested in supporting early childhood education in the Bitterroot Valley?
BELN partners with organizations that believe in strengthening children, families, educators, and communities through collaboration and shared impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Annual Summit registration is separate from BELN membership.
BELN welcomes educators, administrators, advocates, organizations, businesses, and community partners who support early childhood education and collaboration across the Bitterroot Valley.
Memberships are annual and renew each year.
Join the effort
Every BELN membership helps support collaboration, advocacy, professional growth, and stronger connections across the early childhood community.
Join us in building a stronger future for children, families, and educators across Montana.
