Yellowstone Country Assistance Network

We Are A Community Action Agency

Yellowstone Country Assistance Network is a 501 c 3, and a Community Action Agency. We are part of a network of 1,000 local private and public non-profit organizations across the nation that carry out the Community Action Program, which was founded by the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act to fight poverty by empowering the poor as part of the War on Poverty. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is the agencies’ core federal funding in this work.

 Community Action Agencies are intended to promote self-sufficiency. The goal at Yellowstone Country Assistance Network is for individuals with low incomes to be stable and achieve economic security.

Our Programs & Services

Our service includes Park and Hot Springs Counties in Wyoming, which includes Cody, Powell, Meeteetse, and Thermopolis. Our programs & services require a commitment from the client to actively participate in a whole family approach or intensive case management programs with one of our community partners. Clients must also have a long-term plan in place with their case manager to transition to economic stability. By meeting the eligibility requirements our clients receive financial assistance from our organization for a short-term and ongoing need that supports their long-term goals!

Self-Sufficiency Programs

{Park and Hot Springs Counties Only}

Our Self-Sufficiency programs support family stability as the foundation for economic security and case management services provided by our community partners to pursue positive individual and family level change. Resources provided must be tied to the success of a goal.

Linkages to Community Resources

{Online avalible to anyone}

We provide an online “clearinghouse on available resources” to link community members and social services agencies with human services available in Northwest Wyoming.

Disaster Response Program

{Park and Hot Springs Counties Only}

YCAN– can serve a critical role in serving low-income individuals and families in communities before and after major disasters. To help assure an efficient response to community needs and removing barriers to recovery in response to disasters.

Our disaster response program is a temporary one-time service to address an immediate need, this is the only program we offer that doesn’t require an applicant to participate in case management. Applicants can apply for this service online 24/7 on our website using a secure contactless application process. There is no appointment needed for this service due to COVID-19 it is operating online only.

• COVID-19 Financial Assistance
• Individuals and Families affected by disasters (fire, flood, naturual disaster)