Our Partnerships
Yellowstone Country Assistance Network was created to help local agencies working with low-income clients in Park County, Wyoming, to increase their capacity. We can provide grants, training, and other resources to help organizations meet their goals and help alleviate poverty in our service area.
Goal
People with low incomes are engaged and active in building opportunities in communities.
Core Principals
- Recognize the complexity of the issues of poverty
- Build local solutions specific to local needs
- Support family stability as a foundation of economic security
- Advocate for systemic change
- Pursue positive individual, family, and community-level change
- Maximize the involvement of people with low incomes
- Engage local community partners and citizens in solutions
- Leverage state, federal, and community resources
Northwest Wyoming Poverty Alleviation Coalition
Yellowstone Country Assistance Network has partnered with the Wyoming Poverty Alleviation Coalition and the Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic to partner with and financially support a community initiative, the First Stop of Park County. Visit https://www.facebook.com/pcalleviation to learn more.
Building a Brighter Future Today Class
HMFC provides this amazing class through a grant supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming Foundation and Christ Episcopal Church. The course is a 16- week commitment. Participants meet one time a week for 2 hours. Dinner is included.
Two classes are held yearly, one in Cody and another in Powell. The Cody class usually starts in January, and the Powell class begins in late August. The course is limited to fifteen people, so once registration is opened, the class selection is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
People attending the classes are paid for their time, and the information they provide will be utilized to determine possible future policy changes to help our neighbors in Park County. Participants share and learn about the following:
-The resources available in Northwest Wyoming
-The issues and impact of living in poverty
-The conditions that strengthen and the barriers that challenge people living in poverty
-Proposed solutions for identified barriers
-Self-sufficiency techniques
-If you or someone you know is interested in participating in the next class, please visit http://www.hmvmc.net/build-a-brighter-future.html
Park County Poverty Simulations
In 2016, Park County received a grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming Foundation and Christ Episcopal Church to implement Poverty Simulations in Park County. The Poverty Simulation is a unique, enlightening experience that helps individuals understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. It moves people to think about the harsh realities of poverty and to talk about how communities can address the problem collectively.
A Simulation is a 4-hour event. Park County typically schedules 2 events a year. Click on the image to view the video to learn more about the Poverty Simulation.
If you belong to an organization that would like to know more about the Simulation or would like to host a Simulation event, please get in touch with the Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic at 307-272-1753.
Case Manager Partnerships
YCAN has established agreements/partnerships across the community for specifically identified purposes; collaborations include other anti-poverty organizations that provide relevant services, pool resources, jointly address issues, and promote infrastructure investment(s).
These organizations provide short-term or intensive case management services to clients over an extended period of time. Each client creates self-sufficiency goals to pursue positive individual and family-level change. In addition, a Self-Sufficiency Community Partner can submit a client application to YCAN for various ongoing financial assistance needs. In contrast, short-term case management clients have one specific need addressed.
Substance Abuse Recovery Partnerships
Yellowstone Country Assistance Network partners with local substance abuse treatment programs to provide financial assistance to their income-eligible clients. The goal is to move the clients to self-sufficiency and economic independence when they graduate from their substance abuse treatment program. Clients work with their case manager in the treatment program to develop a plan to become self-sufficient and continue progress toward their goals. In addition, YCAN provides financial assistance piece to help clients overcome barriers.
Our Current Substance Abuse Recovery Partnerships:
Park County Court Supervised Treatment Program
Cody Regional Behavioral Health/Cedar Mountain Center
Recovery Care Program Expected Outcomes
- The number of individuals who received bundled services achieved one or more outcomes.
- The number of individuals who discontinued drug/alcohol use.
- Number of babies born non-addicted
- The number of individuals discontinued drug/alcohol use for 90 days.
- The number of individuals who discontinued drug/alcohol use for 180 days.
- The number of individuals with no recidivating event for six months (ages 18+)
- The number of individuals who transitioned out of poverty.
Stabilization Community Partnerships
One-Stops provides brokerage case management or short-term services by accessing and organizing clients’ needs and ensuring they get the necessary resources. A Stabilization Community Partner can submit an application to YCAN for various short-term financial assistance needs of their eligible clients.
Our Current Stabilization Community Partners:
Expected Stabilization Outcomes
- The number of individuals who achieved one or more outcomes as identified by the National Performance Indicators in various domains.
- The number of individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well-being.
- The number of households who obtained safe and affordable housing.
- The number of households who obtained utilities.
- The number of households experiencing homelessness who obtained safe temporary shelter
- The number of households who avoided eviction.
- The number of individuals who reported a better sense of food security.
- The number of individuals who received bundled services and achieved one or more outcomes;
How to Become Community Partner Case Manager
YCAN identifies local agencies and organizations that would be able to address the unmet needs of the low-income population. If your organization is interested in becoming a community partner, we ask that you complete a community partnership form below.
Key Sector Partnerships
YCAN utilizes information gathered from crucial community sectors in assessing needs and resources during the community assessment process or at other times. These sectors would include, at a minimum: community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, the private sector, the public sector, and educational institutions.
- Park County Court Supervised Treatment Program
- Heart Mountian Volunteer Free Medical Clinic
- Northwest Health Care
- Heritage Health Care Center
- Cody Regional Health
- Cedar Mountain Center
- WISL (Wyoming Services For Independent Living)
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Hope Agency
- Help Center at Common Ground
- First Stop of Park County
- Hot Springs County Public Health
- Park County Public Health
- Department of Family Services
- County Senior Centers
- Head Start
- Local School Districts
- Community Interfaith Organizations
- Department of Workforce Services
- Local Chambers, private sector
- Poverty Coalitions
- Northwest College
- Wyoming 2-1-1
2023 Community Needs Assessment Key Stakeholder Focus Groups
The Yellowstone Country Assistance Network (YCAN) has contracted with Align to gather input from Park County residents and professionals for their Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Needs Assessment. CSBG is a federal program administered by the Wyoming Department of Health. These funds are used to assist low-income individuals and families.
The Assessment aims to determine the best utilization of CSBG funds by creating a profile and prioritizing the needs and resources in the county. The key areas we will explore include employment, education & cognitive development, income & asset building, housing, and health & social/behavioral development—the process consists of conducting focus groups with key partners and stakeholders such as yourself.
On behalf of YCAN, I would appreciate your participation in a focus group meeting. We are holding two 45–60-minute virtual meetings (using Zoom) on the following dates and times:
September 13, 2022, at noon
September 19, 2022, at noon
2020 Community Needs Assessment Resource Inventory
State & Regional Partnerships
