Goodwill Wyoming Programs and Services stand as a cornerstone in fostering community development and individual empowerment across the state, with a specific focus on serving individuals with disabilities. Committed to Wyoming's unique needs, our programs encompass a wide range of services designed to make a meaningful impact. From job training and employment assistance tailored to the needs of those with disabilities to supporting local businesses and community initiatives that prioritize inclusivity, Goodwill Wyoming is dedicated to enhancing the economic and social well-being of all residents. Through partnerships with non-profits, schools, and various community programs, we actively contribute to the growth and resilience of Wyoming's communities, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities for growth and success. Our tailored approach addresses the specific challenges and opportunities within the state, embodying the spirit of goodwill to create lasting positive change for everyone in Wyoming.
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The Skills to Succeed Academy (S2SA) is a free, online training resource to help individuals plan their careers, get a job, and build skills for the future. Created by Accenture, S2SA engages participants with advanced learning technologies, gaming techniques, role-based simulations, videos, quizzes, and other interactive exercises. Goodwill Wyoming offers this free to anyone who is interested in learning more! We have diverse learners including youth, seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, and returning citizens. To start learning today, go to this link (Skills to Succeed Academy) and use the code 04GCWY to enroll.
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Goodwill Gives is a benevolent program dedicated to making a positive impact on communities through indirect services. Our initiative focuses on providing financial contributions to a diverse array of community programs, non-profit organizations, schools, and addressing both one-time and ongoing needs. With a commitment to fostering well-being and supporting initiatives that contribute to the betterment of society, Goodwill Gives aims to create lasting and meaningful change. By offering support where it is most needed, we strive to empower local entities and strengthen the fabric of communities, embodying the spirit of goodwill in every contribution we make.
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Day Habilitation services are provided in a group setting at the Goodwill Rehabilitation Center and in the community. Services are designed to consist of a meaningful day, learning, maintaining skills and abilities, and having the participants engaged in their community. Activities foster independence, social skills, and are person-centered. Activities may include out of town trips, bowling, exercise, community volunteering, cooking, as well as recreational and learning activities.
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Community Living services can be provided as a 1:1 or group of up to 3 people. Supported living services are individually personalized to assist the participant acquire, maintain and improve skills needed to successfully live independently in the community. Services are provided in a participant’s or family’s home and in the community.
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Individual Habilitation training services are provided as an intensive 1:1 service for youth ages 0-20. This service assists participants to gain and/or improve skills not yet mastered, that will lead to more independence and higher functioning. Supports and training may include social skills and relationship building, activities of daily living, community safety, community involvement, and life skills.
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Supported Employment offers supports and training to participants 18+ to find and maintain a job in a competitive and integrated work setting. The person served in supported employment is provided with extensive one-on-one job coaching assistance to learn job skills and appropriate work behaviors.
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Respite care is provided to participants unable to care for themselves. Respite is a short-term service due to the absence of, or need for relief for the caregiver. Respite is usually provided in the home.
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Personal Care services are a 1:1 service provided to assist participants in completing tasks they would do normally if they did not have a disability. This may include activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, etc. Assistance provided may be in the form of hands-on, cuing or prompting. Personal care services are provided in the participant’s home or on their property.
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Companion Services can be provided as a 1:1 or group of up to 3 people. Companion services include non-medical care, supervision, and socialization for a participant to maintain safety at home and in the community as well as increase independence.
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Independent Living and transition support is for youth who are or have been involved in the foster care system. This program is offered in the following counties: Big Horn, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara, Park, Platte, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta and Washakie. Services can include support for funding and paying for housing, education, employment and other life and social skills.
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Dave Thomas Foundation - Wendy's Wonderful Kids has a full-time recruiter looking for adoptive families for children who have not found a permanent home. NOT adoptable is NOT acceptable. Recruiters use an evidence based, child-focused recruitment model.
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The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), funded under Title V of the Older Americans Act, has three purposes: to foster and promote useful part-time opportunities in community service activities for unemployed low-income persons who are 55 years of age or older and who have poor employment prospects; to foster individual economic self-sufficiency; and to move the number of older persons who may enjoy the benefits of unsubsidized employment in both the public and private sectors. We serve Natrona, Converse, Washakie, Fremont and Hot Springs Counties in Wyoming.
Services provided to participants include:
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