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🌟 Hot Springs County, We Need Your Voice! 🌟

Yellowstone Country Assistance Network (YCAN), a Wyoming nonprofit, is here to help with housing, healthcare, and more! Take our quick 5-minute survey to share your needs and help us secure CSBG funds to support families in Hot Springs County. Your input shapes our housing assistance programs—like the 21 families we helped with rent last year!

👉 Take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7RBBSRC

We are offering one $100 gift card to a lucky respondent. Look for details at the end of the survey. Please complete the survey by April 30th.

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Hot Springs County Assistance Services

Financial Assistance Resources in Hot Springs County

If you or someone you know is experiencing financial difficulties in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Our community provides various resources in one location, with staff members available to support you during tough times.

How Our Partnership Works:

YCAN manages the Hot Springs County CSBG grant and partners with the Phillips Help Center in Thermopolis to distribute funds to individuals in genuine need of housing assistance. The center helps residents understand the eligibility requirements for various social and community services tailored to their immediate needs. Case managers provide support in finding necessary services, guide individuals through the application process for appropriate programs, assist with budgeting, and offer many other essential resources.

CSBG Funding and Availability:

The CSBG funding is available to YCAN starting in October each year. It will be distributed to eligible applicants who meet federal income eligibility and have a complete application submitted by a community partner on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are depleted or the fiscal year ends on September 30.

Application Documents Needed:

  • Online Application Completed by referring Case Manager
    • Include household and individual demographic information for each household member.
  • Copies of all household income for the past 30 days, everyone 18+.
    • If anyone 18+ is missing paystubs for the past 30 days, the employer may fill out an Employer Verification form.
    • Must complete Self Declaration for anyone over 18, not working, and no income for the past 30 days.
  • Copies of identification for all household members to verify household size.
  • Service Documents: Landlord Verification and Landlord Signed and Dated W9 for rent, Homeless Verification completed by case manager, and Motel Estimate for Temporary Housing Placement, Utility Bill, disconnect notice, or application for utility services in a household member’s name.

CSBG Services Available in Hot Springs County

Housing assistance has been identified as one of the top community needs in Hot Springs County. The services offered will include rent and utility service payments not covered by the LIEAP program. Each service request must be accompanied by documentation, and payments will be made directly to the vendor rather than the applicant.

Get Connected:

Contact the Phillips Help Center to access support services. They will help guide you through every step of the process to ensure you get the assistance you need.

  • The Phillips Help Center
  • Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12:00 noon – 3 p.m.
  • 426 Big Horn Avenue, Thermopolis 82443.
  • Phone: 307-864-3322

Linkages to Other Community Resources

**Disclosure**

The Yellowstone Country Assistance Network (YCAN) is dedicated to providing community resources. While we strive to offer accurate and helpful information regarding various community, state, and federal organizations, it is important to note that YCAN does not fund, endorse, or guarantee the services of any organizations listed or referred to within our resources. Users of this information are encouraged to conduct their own research and exercise discretion when engaging with any community services. YCAN disclaims all liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided. For further inquiries or assistance, please get in touch with the organizations directly.

If you’re seeking assistance with finding community resources over the phone, Wyoming 2-1-1 is the resource to support you. By simply dialing 2-1-1 from any Wyoming phone number or 888-425-7138 if you’re calling from out of state, you can connect with a dedicated team ready to guide you. They are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and are eager to help you navigate the needed resources. Don’t miss out on this valuable service; reach out whenever you need help.

Child Support Referrals

In compliance with 42 U.S.C. § 9919(b), the Network has established procedures to ensure adherence to all legal regulations regarding CSBG client access to child support services. The Network and its partners will refer custodial parents from single-parent families enrolled in CSBG-funded programs to Wyoming Child Support Services.

If you need further assistance or have inquiries, please get in touch with Wyoming Child Support Services directly. We are here to help you access child support services and ensure the well-being of your family. You may also call our Child Support Payment Information Center at 307-777-5300 or 888-570-9914 or the Customer Service Center at 307-777-6948 to speak to a Child Support representative.

For Central Registry or Intergovernmental Case Inquiries: 307-777-7603 or nichole.ocheskey@wyo.gov

CSBG Customer Satisfaction Survey

Customer satisfaction is our top priority in this partnership program. We are dedicated to delivering services seamlessly and aiming to exceed your expectations. We highly value your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts by completing the customer satisfaction survey below. The results are reported to the board of directors annually to help identify any necessary adjustments or improvements.

Customer satisfaction Survey
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