About Us

The Yellowstone Country Assistance Network is the Park County Community Services Block Grant administrator. e have one employee who serves as the CEO and several contractors to complete grant requirements. The Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) provides core funding to the national network of community action agencies, enabling them to administer such programs as Head Start, LIEAP, housing, weatherization, and emergency food programs.

Our Mission

In partnership with local service providers, empower people in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming to enhance health, housing, and employment status, overcome obstacles, and end economic hardship.

Park County Substance Abuse Recovery Services

This service was created in 2017 in partnership with the Park County Court Supervised Treatment Program and provided substance abuse recovery services and intensive case management. In turn, YCAN offers ongoing financial assistance to their clients to overcome the barriers keeping them in poverty and the cycle of addiction. The goal for the grant year was to provide services to 20 individuals. YCAN has provided $12,171.24 in direct financial assistance services to 19 individuals referred by Park County Court Supervised Treatment Program since October 2022. Park County Court Supervised Treatment Program program data shows that since the partnership began, the graduation rate of their clients has increased.

Hot Springs Help-Financial Assistance

Hot Springs County residents who visit the friendly volunteers at the Help Center at Common Ground meet with a case manager who primarily assesses and organizes their needs and ensures they get linked to the services they need and are eligible for. Yellowstone, Country Assistance Network, is one of over fifty organizations the Help Center works with to provide financial assistance that supports family stability by providing financial aid as the foundation for economic security. The goal for the grant year was to provide services to 14 Hot Springs County individuals. YCAN has provided $8,166.51 in direct financial assistance services to 15 unduplicated individuals referred by the Help Center since October 2022. Housing services (utilities, rent, and motel help for people experiencing homelessness) are the most requested services. YCAN will serve applicants for this program on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.

How to Apply

Apply with The Help Center at Common Ground
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12:00 noon – 3 pm
Address: 124 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443
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Call (307) 864-3851

Park County Gift Card Program

YCAN is providing a $25 Walmart (Turkey, Ham, or fresh produce card) for a limited time. However, our supply is limited, and applying does not guarantee you will receive a card.

Requirements:
1. Apply online via the Application Kiosk button below.
2. Provide ID via online upload.
3. Provide Income documents for the last 30 days.
4. Qualify by income based on the chart at the bottom of this page.
5. Failure to provide the required documents will disqualify you from the program. Please the Kiosk to upload the required documents. You can take pictures with your phone to upload, make sure they can be read.

Rules:
1. Limit 1 card per family
2. Application must be completed with all supporting documents received.
3. Supplies are limited. Cards will be mailed on a first-come-first, served basis.

Apply Online

This program is federally funded, so you must answer all the questions required by the federal funder and upload proof of identification and household income for the past 30 days.

Please note that no staff person, contractor, or volunteer working on behalf of YCAN may provide services for a client or potential client without first determining that the person or family is income eligible for the services provided. Income is documented in the file.

Park County Application kiosk

Please click the box below if you are missing documentation or have zero income.

zero income or missing documentation

Questions

Due to high demand, please allow 5 business days for a response. Please use the Kiosk below for communication (no phone calls). Our local community partner offices do not have the cards. They will be mailed from our corporate office.

Financial Eligibility:

All household members 18 or older must not exceed the current allowable income based on the poverty guidelines. CSBG is currently authorized to service clients with income from 0% to 200% of the federal poverty guideline.

Persons in Household	200%
1	$ 2,265.00
2	$ 3,052.00
3	$ 3,838.00
4	$ 4,625.00
5	$ 5,412.00
6	$ 6,198.00
7	$ 6,985.00
8	$ 7,772.00

Community Initiatives

Affordable Housing

We know the lack of affordable housing in Park County is the #1 Issue for Park County residents, including the low-income. So we have been working with the Wyoming Housing Network as the local liaison for their newest housing projects.

Wyoming Housing Network Inc.

Their project in Powell, the Wyoming Housing Network, is applying for 24 Multifamily units named Colter Court Apartments. Their project in Cody is 40 units of Multifamily housing to be called Beacon Hill Apartments. The Wyoming Housing Network currently has three affordable housing properties in Park County.

Powell Court Apartments

Ironwood Apartments

Cedar Mountain Apartments

https://whninc.org/

Online Resource Directory

Are you seeking help from a client, friend, family member, or yourself? We have put all the local resources online at your fingertips. Just click on the category you are looking for.

Disclaimer: While Yellowstone Country Assistance Network created this post, YCAN has not vetted anyone who YCAN may add to this post. Therefore, the resources included are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of citizens, services, or agencies, nor are we the referring organization. Readers are asked to contact these organizations directly for assistance. This post will be updated as needed.

For community members who need to speak with someone regarding resources in your community, we encourage you to call Wyoming 2-1-1. f you want assistance from Wyoming 2-1-1, dial 2-1-1 or 888-425-7138, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.