About Toby's House Crisis Nursery

Toby's Story

October Perez, known to some as “Toby,” was only two-years-old when she died from abuse at the hands of her mother’s boyfriend in 2011. She endured for hours after suffering broken bones, extensive bruising and brain swelling before medical assistance was called for. Her father was serving in Afghanistan at the time and the photo of her is her wearing her father’s combat boots.

Our Crisis Nursery

Children ages 0–6 can receive urgent and emergency childcare in our safe, nurturing crisis nursery. Whether care is needed for a few hours or an entire day, our services are provided at no cost to families.

Our nonprofit crisis nursery is open to all families, with no income requirements for services. We also provide referrals to community resources that help parents and caregivers build resilience and strengthen their families.

We believe every child deserves a safe, loving place during a family crisis. Infants and toddlers are especially vulnerable to abuse and neglect, which can have lifelong consequences.

Reasons Families Come to Toby's House

Families turn to Toby's House for many different reasons. Whether they are experiencing an unexpected crisis, need temporary respite, or are facing a gap in childcare, we are here to provide safe, temporary care for their children. Common reasons families use our services include:

There is not a safe place for a child to stay while resolving personal issues.
Someone is not capable of taking care of their child as they would like.
An important appointment but no one safe to leave a child with.
Stress and life's problems are becoming too much to tolerate and could result in taking it out on a child or someone feels they are losing control.
Medical emergencies where a caregiver needs immediate assistance with temporary childcare.
Mental health or substance abuse/sobriety support.
Foster parent respite.
Emergency custody or custody issues.
They will lose their job if they miss more work.
Being waitlisted for daycare or when daycare is closed.
Grandparents caring for grandchildren.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@tobyshousemt.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What are Toby's House Crisis Nursery's hours?

Crisis Childcare
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., or until the last child leaves for the evening.

Concrete Resources
Diapers, wipes, formula, and other essential resources are available Monday through Friday during regular childcare hours and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Weekend and overnight crisis childcare may be available for emergency situations as staffing allows.

Where is Toby's House?

421 5th St N

Great Falls, MT 59401

406-770-3191

Toby's House is currently serving families at our downtown location, but we are excited to announce that we will be moving into our new permanent facility at the end of this summer. Our new 5,000-square-foot building will allow us to expand our capacity and serve even more children and families in need.

How is it funded?

We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. We rely on your donations- monetary and in-kind donations, our community’s generosity and grants to help care for innocent kids at risk. We have a small amount of program funding (2-3%) when children are with us long-term for family stabilization or until an opening is available at a safe childcare program.

How can i help?

Toby's House welcomes donations of goods, services, and monetary contributions that help us continue providing care and support to children and families in our community. Whether you donate essential supplies, offer a service, or make a financial contribution, your support makes a difference.Visit our donation page to learn more about current needs and ways you can help.

Toby's House Crisis Nursery

Toby's House Crisis Nursery

About Toby's House Crisis Nursery

Toby's Story

Our Crisis Nursery

Reasons Families Come to Toby's House

Our Mission

Frequently Asked Questions

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