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ABOUT US
Butte 4-C’s is a non-profit regional child care resource and referral agency serving children, families, and early childhood professionals in southwest Montana. We became a 501 (c) 3 organization over 45 years ago in June of 1974. Although child care resource and referral is our primary source of business, our organization provides a broad range of programs and services to meet the increasing needs of children and families.

Mission
Butte 4-C’s is dedicated to strengthening families, supporting early childhood professionals, and promoting high quality, affordable child care.
Guiding Principles
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All children should have equal access to safe, healthy, stable, and affordable child care with developmentally appropriate activities in a child oriented environment with trained and loving caregivers.
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Parents retain and must exercise responsibility for assessing, selecting, and continually monitoring child care for their children.
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Butte 4-C’s encourages and assists child care professionals and facilities to achieve their professional goals.
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When judgment calls are required, Butte 4-C’s advocates for the child.
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Butte 4-C’s offers and encourages early childhood education to the community in an effort to promote best practices and high quality child care.
Board of Directors
Meet Our Team
![]() Terri Amberg Executive Director | ![]() Karen Cuthill Receptionist/Program Assistant | ![]() Marissa Marble Financial Manager |
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![]() Kim Polich CCR&R Program Manager, STARS Consultant, PDS | ![]() Tammy Urich CACFP & Connecting Families Coordinator, PDS | ![]() Molly Rios Professional Development Specialist |
![]() Lynn Piazolla STARS Coach | ![]() Carlyne Johnson Family Services Supervisor | ![]() Callie Parr Family Engagement Coordinator |
![]() Courtney Rolando SafeCare Family Development Specialist | ![]() Pat Gruss SafeCare Family Development Specialist | ![]() Chris Cunningham SafeCare Family Development Specialist |
![]() Sarah Rowe Family Development Specialist | ![]() Shelby Whelan Zero to Five LCC Project Lead | ![]() Skyllar Stepan Zero to Five Project Assistant |
![]() Holly Mcrill Eligibility Specialist | ![]() Mara Coyne Outreach Specialist Provider Support Specialist | ![]() Ben Rauch CPR/First Aid Instructor |