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Personal Assistance

Education For Better Employment

Family Service strives to find long-term solutions to hunger, homelessness, and poverty in Yellowstone County. The best long-term solution is education that allows clients to find permanent employment, leading to stability and self-efficiency.

Make a Lasting Difference

Thanks to grants and generous donor contributions, we can pave the way towards better employment opportunities. This program is available to anyone who would like to earn a GED or gain a certification in accounting, administrative and office management, medical specialties, web design or other skilled fields. Inquire with our intake specialists to see if this program is right for you!

Family Service has limited funding for this program and can only provide assistance depending on the availability of funds.

Education Assistance Checklist

Family Service aids people who reside in Yellowstone County.

We understand reaching out for help is not easy for many, but we’re here for you. To successfully connect you with services, we’ve provided a helpful checklist of items you’ll need to bring with you to receive your hand-up.

  • Photo Identification: Driver’s License, Passport, Military, State or Student ID or Face Sheet prepared and issued by Riverstone Health
  • Proof of Residency: Official mail postmarked in the last 60 days with your name and address listed
  • For New Applicants:  Phone number, names and ages of those in your household and last 4 digits of your Social Security number
  • For Returning Applicants: Last 4 digits of Social Security number and household details
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True Story

Patricia and Abby

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When I was divorced, I was devastated. I became depressed and lost my job. Family Service helped by never judging me. They helped me feed Abby, so she was ok. Now I am working again and getting back to the old me. Family Service helped me through the worst times…thank you!

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Family Service Programs:

  • Clothing
  • Family Food Boxes
Program Services Hours

Including Food Assistance, Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance, Education for Better Employment and Other Programs.

Monday – Friday    8 AM–5 PM

Not open on Saturday or Sunday

Thrift Store Hours
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 9 AM–4:45 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–4:45 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–4:45 PM
Thursday 9 AM–4:45 PM
Friday 9 AM–4:45 PM
Drive-Through Donation Hours
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–3PM
Wednesday Closed*
Thursday 9 AM–4 PM
Friday 9 AM–12 PM**
*Free day Wednesday items placed in our drive through donation area are available for free on Wednesdays from 9AM - 3PM. Everyone is welcome to participate.

**Check our Facebook page for monthly garage sale days.