Julie Benson Julie Benson is the Development and Grant Coordinator at Youth Homes, where she supports development initiatives and writes grants that support youth and families across western Montana. With more than 25 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, and organizational writing, she is passionate about helping organizations tell their stories, build partnerships, and secure […] Read more »
Heather Hunt Heather Hunt joined Youth Homes as Development Director in July 2026. She believes connection is at the heart of strong communities and enjoys building relationships that help ensure every young person feels safe, finds a sense of belonging, and has a place to call home. Heather has dedicated her career to improving the lives of […] Read more »
Bianey Caughlan As a family developer, Bianey oversees recruiting, training, and licensing therapeutic foster parents, and finding homes for kids in need of families. As the services coordinator, she reviews the needs of families who need support to evaluate how Dan Fox can best serve them. Bianey is a first-generation Montanan and American, raised in Rapelje, MT. […] Read more »
Bill Neaves, B.A. Bill Neaves is the Program Director of the Dan Fox Family Care Program. Bill began his Youth Homes career in 1993, working in the Talbot Homes before transitioning to the Dan Fox Family Care Program. Bill became the Director of the Guide Homes Program in the early 2000’s, which focused on providing foster care for […] Read more »
Jennifer Knudsen Jennifer has lived in Montana for the past 20 years and earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Montana before building her clinical career as a therapist at Youth Homes. Her professional experience includes therapeutic group care, case management, and home support services. She adds diversity to her career as a […] Read more »
Emma Thackston, SWLC Emma is a Social Work Licensure Candidate who began working with Youth Homes in 2025. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Whitworth University, majoring in psychology with a minor in music, and completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Montana in May 2025. Emma’s clinical lens emphasizes the importance of human relationships […] Read more »
Nathan Klette Nathan began working for Youth Homes in 2014 as a Summer Day Program Coordinator at Francetich Children’s Home. After volunteering for Peace Corps-Madagascar from 2015-2017, Nathan returned to work at Francetich Children’s Home (now Sunrise) and began working at Talbot Boys Home as a Youth Counselor. Since 2021, Nathan has been a part of the […] Read more »
Katherine Blaedow Katherine began her career at Youth Homes in 2022 as a Youth Counselor at the Susant Talbot Home for Girls. Since then, she has served many roles within the organizations, including CSCT Therapist, Family Care Therapist, and Lead Clinical Staff. Katherine specializes in DBT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Circle of Security Parenting. While she is not […] Read more »
