ST. ANTHONY NORTH SIDE CENTER
301 East "H" Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

235-6312

DIRECTOR: Katheryn L. Tripeny

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: The North Side Center has an extremely limited budget. We consider all requests and try not to duplicate services provided by any other organization.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Poverty Guidelines used.

Fees: None.

Staff: A director

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County

Application Procedure: Most generally, a phone call for an appointment is necessary. Referral from any Natrona County agency is helpful, but not required.

ST. ANTHONY PRESCHOOL
231 East Sixth
Casper, Wyoming 82601

266-3763
235-4047 FAX

DIRECTOR: Mary Kozola

AFFILIATION: St. Anthony School

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED: During the class sessions we work with colors, shapes, letters, numbers, music, library, and center activities of the child's choice. Skills for communicating, making decisions, solving problems, cooperating, building self-esteem. These skills help children learn to make positive, healthy choices throughout their lives.

Staff: One Director, two teachers.

Fees: $65/month for 3 yr. old class on Tuesday & Thursday; $70/month for 4 yr old class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Geographical Area Served: Casper area

ST. MARKS DAY SCHOOL
701 South Wolcott
Casper, Wyoming 82601

234-0831

DIRECTOR: Kerri Roszel

OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SCHOOL HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: The Day School offers a developmentally appropriate program stressing physical and self-help skills, mental growth, creative expression, desirable social and emotional development, and public school readiness in a Christian atmosphere. The Preschool is divided into four different programs, each one progressing to the next level. The first is the two-year old Playgroup meeting one morning a week. This is followed by the 2 Day program for 3 year olds, the 3 Day program for 4 year olds and finally the Young 5s which is designed for children who desire an extra year of preschool or who just miss the school district's cut-off date for entering kindergarten.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Five years of age prior to December 31 for Young 5s; 4 years of age prior to September 15 for Monday-Wednesday-Friday program; 3 years of age prior to September 15 for Tuesday-Thursday program; 2 years of age prior to September 15 for Playgroup programs.

Fees: Young 5s $35 registration plus $95/month and meets Monday through Thursday afternoons; 4 year olds $20 registration plus $75/month and meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings; 3 year olds $15 registration plus $60/month and meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings; 2 year olds $10 registration plus $35/month and meets one morning per week.

Staff: 4 staff members

Accreditation and Licenses: Licensed by the State of Wyoming.

Geographical Area Served: Casper

Application Procedures: Contact the Day School. Registration and fee required for acceptance.

ST. VINCENT DePAUL THRIFT STORE
301 East "H" Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

237-2607

DIRECTOR: Shirley Watson

OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED: (1) Good used clothing, household items for sale; (2) Money - Goes to help fund the Anthony's Northside Center, Interfaith, Holy Cross Center food bank and Seton House; and (3) Give-aways to needy.

Eligibility Requirements: Voucher accepted from Interfaith, Seton House, Holy Cross, Transitional Housing, Department of Family Services, Self Help Center, Health Care for the Homeless Clinic.

Staff: Director and Volunteers

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County

THE SALVATION ARMY GOODSTEIN CENTER FOR HOPE
441 South Center Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2948
Casper, Wyoming 82602

234-2002
234-2725 FAX

Email: Captkeith@Casper-salvationarmy.org

COMMANDING OFFICER: Captain Keith Bottjen, Corps Officer/Pastor

AFFILIATION: Intermountain Division, Divisional Headquarters, the Salvation Army.

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – noon & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The emergency 24-hour pager number is 237-0225 for after hours, weekends and holidays.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Food boxes, utilities, lodging, clothing, household items, such as furniture, personal care items – as available, back-to-school supplies, after-school program, Christmas toys, clothes and food boxes program, energy share program, gasoline and bus assistance, case management, character building programs, spiritual counseling. Referrals given and taken from other agencies. Casework – we try to find the help for the client if we can’t give it by giving a referral. Assistance with emergency needs on a partial or total payment of the above-mentioned items. Each of the services provided are paid in the name of the creditor from which the services are provided, not directly to the client. Services are provided based on available funding.

Help with emergency needs on a partial or total payment of the above-mentioned items. Each of the services provided are paid in the name of the creditor from which the service is provided, not directly to the client. Services provided based on available funding.

Government Commodities – 1 time monthly – per income guidelines; Food Boxes – every other month, except for seniors and disabled – per income guidelines; Donated Food Boxes – for emergencies or in some instances when income guidelines are not met. The Salvation Army Family Store

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet income guidelines or have emergency circumstances.

Fees: None required.

Income Guidelines: Must have proof of income for last four weeks.

Staff: Family Services Director, Caseworker and volunteers

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County except for Energy Share, which is statewide.


Application Procedures: Apply at 441 South Center Street. Interviewed on an individual case basis.

SELF HELP CENTER
441 South Center Street, Suite 300
Casper, Wyoming 82601

235-2814
472-4307 FAX

Email: shc300@aol.com

DIRECTOR: Liz Baron

OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 24-hour hotline, safehouse and transitional housing.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Assistance and intervention in crisis situations; 24 hour hotline and shelter for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and their children; in-person advocacy for victims with law enforcement, courts, hospital and social service agencies; individual peer counseling; support groups and prevention education program; 24-hour parent support hotline 267-GROW; Abuser Re-education Program.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and family members needing support.


Fees: None except for offenders' program, which is a cost of $15 per week for 20 weeks of group.

Staff: Trained paid and volunteer advocates who are para-professionals specializing in domestic violence and sexual assault. Many are former victims of battering or rape and bring their personal knowledge and understandings to their work. 1 Executive Director, 1 Associate Director, 1 Administrative Assistant, 1 Shelter Coordinator, 2 Shelter Advocates, 1 Evening Shelter Advocate, 1 Children's Program Coordinator, 2 Crisis Intervention Advocates, and 3 Prevention Education Specialists.

Accreditation or Licenses: State Certified

Geographical Area Served: Natrona County

Application Procedures: Access to Self Help Center services can be made by calling the 24 hour hotline (235-2814) or walking into the office. Appointments are suggested, but not necessary.

SERVICES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
539 South Payne
Casper, Wyoming 82609

234-9741 or 265-8818

DIRECTOR: Marvin Billings, Consultant for the visually impaired

AFFILIATION: Wyoming Department of Education

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: Adjustment to Visual Impairment, home training, tangible apparatus, recorded books on tapes and discs through the counseling of parents of visually impaired children, and assistance to school districts concerning visually impaired and dyslexic children.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Include visual acuity of not less than 20/70 in the better eye with maximum correction or severely restricted field of vision or physically handicapped.

Fees: None

Geographical Area Served: Natrona, Converse, Niobrara, Platte and Goshen Counties.

Application Procedures: Condition(s) need to be medically documented. Call 234-9741 or 265-8818.

SETON HOUSE
906 North Beech Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601

577-8026 (Administrative Office)
234-1119 (Shelter)
234-0655 (Program Director)
577-8026 FAX

Email: Setonh@trib.com

DIRECTOR: Pam Kozola

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (office)
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (shelter)

(Shelter staff generally work weekdays and have flexible hours in order to meet the needs of residents. Night managers provide security seven nights a week.)

SERVICES PROVIDED: Transitional housing and supportive services to homeless single parent families. Thirteen apartments provide for individual privacy and safety needs for families. Professional staff provides case management services, including coordination of services with other agencies and on-site programs, groups and activities in life skills, parenting, job skills, personal growth, and peer support. A complete program is available for homeless children, including assessment, referral, life skills, social skills, and creative therapies, along with tutoring for preschool through 12th grade.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All residents of Seton House must be homeless, without a permanent nighttime residence and meet state poverty income guidelines.

Fees: Upon receiving income, residents are charged 15% of their monthly income for rent.

Staff: Executive Director, Administrative Assistant/Part-time Night Manager, Program Director/Case Manager, Shelter Services Coordinator, Children’s Services/K-12 Program Coordinator, Full-time Night Manager, Part-time Maintenance and Volunteers.

Geographical Area Served: Statewide.

Application Procedure: Executive Director does initial eligibility intake. Case Manager and Children's Services Coordinator assess parent and children's needs, make case plans, and appropriate referrals.

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
4600 South Poplar
Casper, Wyoming 82601

234-8522

DIRECTOR: Mary McQuade

AFFILIATION: Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: Preschool classes for 3, 4, and 5 year old children. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays there are two classes of 20 children each, two classes in the morning. Tuesdays and Thursdays there are two classes of 15 children each with two classes in the morning. Pre-K class MTWTH 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is one class with 16 students in the afternoon class. During the 2_ hour classes each day, the center provides:

1. Opportunities for free play among the centers
a. Housekeeping
b. Dress-up
c. Easels
d. Water table
e. Blocks
f. Listening corner
g. Reading center
h. Scooter boards/balance beam, slide
i. Manipulation devices
j. Rotating center – changes each month (i.e. bugs, September; Woodwork, October; Theatre, November; etc.)
2. Special Music Classes (violin for PreK)
3. Art or craft activity
4. Snack
5. Physical/Gross Motor Movement either outdoors or inside
6. Language Development Activities
7. Lots of Love, Laughter, Learning and Listening
8. Christian Awareness

Also, provides opportunities for parents to upgrade parenting skills through conferences, parent-helper days, special programs for parents, and individual counseling. Two programs for children and parents are given each year.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Children must be three years old by September 15 of school year to attend T-TH class. Children must be four years old prior to September 15 of school year to attend M-W-F. Must be 5 years old by December 31st to attend afternoon Pre Kindergarten class.

Staff: 3 teachers (degreed), two aides, two music teachers, one director

Fees: $60 for T-TH day class - $80.00 for M-W-F class. $100 PreK class.

Accreditation or Licenses: State of Wyoming (certified as a preschool)

Geographical Area Served: Casper Area.

Application Procedures: Individuals may register independently. Center will take referrals from local agencies if vacancies exist.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY CARE CENTER
60 Magnolia
Casper, Wyoming 82604

234-9381
234-6205 FAX

DIRECTOR: Keith Skatrud

AFFILIATION: Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Monday - Friday
RECEPTION HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Saturday and Sunday

SERVICES PROVIDED: Skilled Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Activities, Social Services, Dietary Services as well as Pharmacy, Dental, Linen and Housekeeping services.

The center provides 24-hour professional nursing service supported by skilled personnel on duty at all times to assure that each resident receives treatments, medications and diet as prescribed by their attending physician. Proper skin care is given to prevent decubitus. Residents are kept comfortable, clean and well groomed. Attention is given to protect residents from accident and injury by providing a safe environment. Transportation is provided for medical appointments scheduled outside of the care center.

Rehabilitation services are available in addition to restorative nursing services, which are part of the routine care plan for each resident. In addition to a full-time physical therapist and specially trained rehab technicians, the facility is served by a speech therapist and an occupational therapist. A dietitian and a dietary manager meet with each resident on a continuing basis to insure that individual dietary needs and individual tastes are met.

Full-time Activity Staff, Certified Assistants and over 50 volunteers provide experiences and events to maintain minds, bodies, and spirits. Some of these events include exercise, arts and crafts, church services, sing-a-longs, bus trips, shopping, dances, library visits, bingo, nail care, and preparation of monthly newsletter.

Two full-time Social Workers are on staff to assure that both resident and family needs are met before, during, and after the admission process has been completed.

An active Resident Council meets monthly to provide a forum for residents to express their concerns, needs and interests.

A full-time Chaplain is available to help residents with their spiritual needs. Residents are able to attend weekly worship services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, which is physically connected to the Care Center.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Admit on doctor's order.

Staff: Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses and over 200 other staff including, dietary, activities, pharmacy services, Certified Nursing Assistants, rehab, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, office and social services.

Accreditation Or Licenses: Licensed by the State Department of Health and Social Services. Certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

Geographical Area Served: State of Wyoming.

Application Procedures: Referrals taken mainly from families, agencies or doctors. Initial contact should be made to the Social Services/Admissions Department.

SKYLINE TOWERS, INC.
300 East Collins Drive
Casper, Wyoming 82601

234-2654

MANAGER: Donald Furman

AFFILIATION: Casper Area Trades & Labor

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday. Manager and assistant are on call 24 hours per day.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Low cost housing for elderly and handicapped.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be 62 years of age or older or handicapped.

Fees: Apartment rentals vary from $190.00 a month for an efficiency apartment to $214 for a one-bedroom apartment.

Staff: Manager and Bookkeeper

Geographical Area Served: Applicants can be from any location in the United States.

Application Procedures: Applications are processed in the order in which they are received for the type of apartment requested.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
100 East "B" Street, Room 2001
Casper, Wyoming 82601

261-6209
261-6214 FAX

DIRECTOR: Ron Mitchell

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday except for federal holidays.

SERVICES PROVIDED: SSA provides benefits under two programs; Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI benefits are paid to those who qualify as aged (65 or older), blind or disabled. Social Security benefits may be paid to those who have retired or become blind or disabled and their qualifying spouses and children. Deceased persons' spouses or children may also qualify for benefits. Social Security provides Medicare to those who have received disability benefits for two years or who are over 65 years old.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: SSI requires that the applicant be 65 years old, blind or disabled, is a U.S. citizen or a legally admitted resident alien and resides in the USA. The applicant and their spouse's or parent(s) income are considered in determining the amount of payment and the resources (assets) owned by the claimant, their wife or their parent will also be considered.

Social Security requires a wage earner pay into Social Security before they or their 'auxiliaries' can be considered "insured" for benefits. The amount of the person's check is based on the amount of contribution in the years before filing a claim. For those who are filing on someone else's record, proof of their relationship to that person is needed, a marriage certificate, for example. Age is also important, so a birth certificate or baptismal certificate is required.

Staff: District Manager, Management Support Specialist, 6 Claims Representatives, and 2 Service Representatives.

Geographical Area Served: The Casper District Office currently serves Natrona, Converse, Washakie, and Niobrara Counties. The Casper office has offices in Cody and Riverton as well.

Application Procedures: People can come into the office or make appointments. If their need is to file a claim, then the best choice is to make an appointment, which could either be face to face in the office or by telephone. If the person needs to change their address, report earnings, set up or discontinue direct deposit or take care of other simple matters, they do not need an appointment. To set up an appointment by telephone, they can call the national 1 800 number 1-800-772-1213, or call the Casper office at 307-261-6209. Long distance direct to the office can be done through 1-800-780-1106.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WYOMING
735 English Drive
Casper, Wyoming 82601

235-3062
235-3063 FAX

Email: specialolympicswyo@attbi.com

DIRECTOR: Betty Momoda

AFFILIATION: Special Olympics, Inc.

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Special Olympics is an athletic training and competition program for individuals with Mental Retardation. Year round sports competition and training is provided to the client base served by Wyoming Special Olympics. Activities include:

Winter Competition: Nordic Skiing, Ice Skating, Figure and Speed Skating, Alpine Skiing, Snow Shoe
Summer Competition: Basketball, Gymnastics, Track and Field, Aquatics, Power Lifting
Unified Competition: Pairs athletes with mental retardation with athletes without mental retardation with similar ability levels on bowling and softball teams
Fall Competition: Bowling, Soccer, Equestrian, Cycling, Softball

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Any individual, eight years of age or older who has been diagnosed as having mental retardation, is eligible to participate. The diagnosis must be one of significantly sub-average general intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

Fees: Registration fees are assessed to local teams. Monies to cover these costs are generated from the volunteer sector on community level fund-raising donations.

Staff: Consists of an Executive Director and Program Sports Director

Geographical Area Served: State of Wyoming

Application Procedures: An application for participation filled out by parent/guardian. Release from parent/guardian and Physician. Participate in training program offered by Volunteer sector prior to each competition.

SUNSHINE CORNER DAYCARE
2303 East 15th Street
Casper, Wyoming 82609

266-5605

DIRECTOR: Teresa Rude

OFFICE HOURS: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday

SERVICES PROVIDED: Services are provided 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Daycare is provided from infant to 12 year old. Music activities; story time, large and small muscle coordination activities; basic learning concepts are also introduced as well as practical skills; self-care, safety, manners and caring about each other. Preschool Program, Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for ages 3-5. Activities are structured. Transportation also provided to schools within area.

Fees: $2.50 per hour; $15.00 per day for 2 years old and older. $16.00 per day infants. $7.00 per day for Before and After School children.

Staff: We work on an 8-to-1 for 2 years and older. 4-to-1 for infants. 5-to-1 for toddlers (12 to 24 months)

Geographical Area Served: Located east side, on the corner of 15th and Beverly - near Fairdale, Sagewood and Manor Heights School.

Application Procedures: Referral or contact.