Welcome to Bernie's Happy Home,

a family centered home located in Montana for adults with special needs.

Our mission is to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where adults with special needs can thrive, build meaningful relationships, and gain a sense of independence. Here, we believe that every resident deserves the opportunity to flourish in an environment that supports their autonomy and well-being. Our home is more than just a residence; it's a vibrant community where residents are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their skills, and form lasting connections with others.

Our innovative model not only focuses on the needs of the residents but also on the well-being of their families. We’ve established a volunteer program where parents can take turns contributing their time and talents. This approach ensures that our residents receive the consistent care and attention they need while also lightening the load on individual families. By sharing responsibilities, we foster a collaborative spirit that strengthens relationships within our community and provides invaluable support to each other. Our goal is to create a harmonious balance where residents can enjoy greater autonomy and parents can experience a more manageable and supportive caregiving environment.

With your support, we aim to get up and running quickly.

Bernie's Happy Home is currently raising funds to open our home to those in need. As we do not yet receive state or federal support, we depend on your generous contributions to help us achieve our mission. If you would like to make a donation, it would be greatly appreciated.

Donate

There are also many ways to support our cause beyond financial contributions. Here are some ways you can make a meaningful impact:

Spread the word

Sharing our mission with your friends, family, and social networks helps increase awareness and can inspire others to get involved.

Attend Events

Participating in our events, whether virtual or in-person, helps build a strong community and demonstrates your commitment to our cause. It also provides opportunities to learn more about our work and meet like-minded individuals.

Volunteer

Donating your time and skills can be invaluable. Whether it's helping out at events, offering your expertise in a specific area, your involvement can make a big difference.

In-Kind Donations

Contributing goods or services that we need can be just as impactful as a monetary donation. This could include supplies, equipment, or professional services that support our operations.

Each of these actions plays a crucial role in supporting our mission, and we appreciate any way you choose to contribute.

While we wait for the day when we can welcome residents into our home, we’re excited to share our story with you.

Our daughter, Bernadette, is an amazing child with an infectious smile. She has an ability to touch every person’s heart that she comes in contact with. Bernadette was diagnosed in 2017 with a rare genetic disorder called Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome when she was 2 months old. This syndrome affects roughly 1 out of every 250,000 people. It causes global developmental delays, low muscle tone, moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, short stature, and problems with speech. Since the time of diagnosis, we wondered what we would do when Bernie was an adult. We have been looking into facilities that would meet our expectations while providing an environment for her to grow. By 2023 our family and many families like ours still could not find that place so we put our dream into action and started Bernie’s Happy Home.

Bernie's Happy Home