What Community Services Foundation does

Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska (CAPWN), operating under the legal name Community Services Foundation, is a private non-profit community-based health and human services organization headquartered in Gering, Nebraska. Established in 1965 as a Community Action Agency, CAPWN holds dual federal designations — a Community Action Agency and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under 42 U.S.C. 254b with FTCA deemed status — and serves approximately 8,000 to 9,000 low-income individuals, children, and families annually across the 11-county Nebraska Panhandle. Its service portfolio spans clinical health (primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health with advanced TMS and Spravato treatments, dental, reproductive health, Ryan White HIV care, agricultural worker health), community health (WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Foster Grandparent Program, Head Start, Child Development Center), and supportive services (Housing First, Panhandle Youth Shelter, Family Stabilization), delivered through clinics in Gering, Scottsbluff, Alliance, and Chadron.

The organization's core technology is standard clinical equipment — diagnostic imaging, TMS therapy systems, and pharmaceutical treatments — with no proprietary software platforms or AI systems disclosed. Operations are supported by a standard patient portal (Intelichart), ADP-powered careers platform, and a PayPal donation gateway; data integrations are not described.

CAPWN's business model is a hybrid of federal grant funding, enhanced FQHC Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, insurance billing, a sliding-fee discount program for uninsured and underinsured patients (with access to 340B prescription drug pricing), USDA food program reimbursements, and charitable contributions channeled through the CAPWN Foundation. Governance rests on a tri-partite board of elected officials, private-interest representatives, and low-income community representatives. The organization is a member of a national network of more than 1,000 community action agencies, and sustains operational partnerships with Nebraska Aids Project, University of Nebraska College of Dentistry, Western Nebraska Community College, and regional transportation providers for last-mile service delivery.

Name

Community Services Foundation

Legal name

Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska

Website

https://capwn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a dual-designated Community Action Agency and Federally Qualified Health Center serving 8,000-9,000 low-income individuals across the 11-county Nebraska Panhandle with integrated clinical, community, and supportive services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Food Services (62421), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Behavioral health care
• Dental health services
• Child development programs
• Housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Gering

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Reimbursement: As a FTCA deemed facility and Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, the organization receives federal funding and qualifies for enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates for covered health services provided to eligible patients.
2. Government Grants and Public Health Service Deemed Status: Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska receives funding from Health and Human Services. The agency has Federal Public Health Services 'Deemed Status' with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims. Additional grants include Family and Youth Services Bureau funding (90CY7516) for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program.
3. Patient Revenue (Insurance and Self-Pay): The organization accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurance plans. For uninsured or underinsured patients, services are available on a sliding discount basis according to family size and income. Patients eligible for sliding fee discounts may also receive discounted prescriptions through the 340B prescription drug program.
4. Community Support and Donations: The CAPWN Foundation accepts charitable contributions to support projects beyond the regular budget, enhancing service delivery to the community. Tax-deductible donations support further community service activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Community Services Foundation, operating as Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska (CAPWN), is a dual-designated Community Action Agency and Federally Qualified Health Center delivering an integrated network of clinical health services (primary care, behavioral health, dental, pediatrics), community services (WIC, CSFP, Head Start, Child Development, Foster Grandparent Program), and supportive services (Housing First, Youth Shelter, Family Stabilization) to low-income individuals and families across the Western Nebraska Panhandle.

Product overview

Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a Community Action Agency and Federally Qualified Health Center offering an integrated network of healthcare and community services. The organization operates as a unified platform providing clinical health services (Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Dental, Pediatrics), community services (WIC, CSFP, Foster Grandparent Program, Head Start, Child Development Center), and supportive services (Housing Programs, Youth Shelter, Family Stabilization, Outreach & Enrollment). Advanced psychiatric treatments including NeuroStar TMS and Spravato complement traditional mental health counseling and substance use services. All services are coordinated through multiple locations across Western Nebraska with a sliding fee discount program ensuring accessibility for low-income individuals and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Panhandle Youth Shelter: Licensed residential child-caring facility providing temporary placement for youth who are on probation, youth who cannot remain safely in their homes due to abuse or neglect, and runaway or homeless youth.
• CAPWN Head Start
• CAPWN Child Development Center
• CAPWN Foundation

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive primary care services for individuals and families including annual exams, wellness visits, chronic disease management, same-day acute care, and preventive screenings.
• Behavioral Health Mental health counseling, psychiatric medication management, substance use services, and advanced treatments including TMS and Spravato for treatment-resistant depression.
• Dental Services General and preventive dental care including exams, cleanings, restorations, extractions, crowns and bridges, root canal therapy, and emergency dental services at Gering and Chadron locations.
• Pediatrics Pediatric primary care services for children from birth through adolescence including well-child visits, immunizations, school physicals, newborn care, and chronic condition management.
• Immunizations Childhood and adult immunization services protecting against diseases including HPV, COVID-19, influenza, tetanus, hepatitis, measles, meningitis, pneumonia, and more.
• Diabetes Management Comprehensive diabetes care including self-management education, personalized medication training, on-site glucose and A1C testing, complication screening, and medication therapy management.
• Reproductive Health Program (RHP) Confidential reproductive health services including Pap smears, pelvic exams, pregnancy testing, STD screening and treatment, birth control, HPV vaccination, and Title X family planning services.
• Ryan White Part C Program Comprehensive HIV/AIDS care including primary and specialty HIV care, case management, lab services, dental, vision, behavioral health, substance abuse counseling, and transportation assistance.
• Agricultural Worker Health Program Dedicated health program connecting agricultural workers and their families to affordable primary care, chronic disease management, women's health, dental, and support services.
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) USDA supplemental nutrition program providing nutrition education, healthy foods, baby formula, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for pregnant women, infants, and children up to age 5.
• Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) USDA food assistance program providing monthly supplemental food boxes containing nutritious foods to low-income seniors age 60 and older, serving approximately 380 participants monthly.
• Foster Grandparent Program Senior volunteer program matching income-eligible adults age 55+ with children needing special attention in educational settings to support reading, life skills, and intergenerational development.
• Head Start Federally funded comprehensive child development program for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years from agricultural families, focusing on child development, family development, community building, and staff development.
• Child Development Center State-licensed childcare center and preschool for children six weeks to 5 years, offering safe nurturing environments with age-appropriate activities and quality rating Step 4 in Nebraska's Quality Rating System.
• Housing First Programs Transitional and permanent supportive housing programs providing safe stable housing and case management services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including youth ages 18-24.
• Panhandle Youth Shelter Licensed residential child-caring facility providing temporary placement for youth on probation, youth from abusive/neglectful homes, and runaway or homeless youth with trauma-informed care.
• Family Stabilization Crisis support program providing case management, financial assistance, and food support to families and individuals facing emergencies such as medical issues, job loss, or homelessness.
• Outreach & Enrollment Services Certified Application Counselors provide free assistance with Health Insurance Marketplace applications, Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, and other Nebraska state assistance programs.
• Interpretation & Transportation Services ensuring healthcare access for patients with Limited English Proficiency through interpretation and for those facing transportation barriers through transportation assistance.
• Substance Use Services Comprehensive substance use treatment including evaluations, individual counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program for co-occurring disorders, relapse prevention, and Medication Assisted Treatment.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support parents who are going to college by providing childcare services. WNCC students can access childcare services at the CAPWN Child Development Center through coordination with the Dean of Students.
• Nebraska Aids Project (NAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPWN partners with Nebraska Aids Project for Ryan White Part C Program case management services. NAP provides a support group that Ryan White patients are welcome to participate in. CAPWN is also a testing site for HIV, Hepatitis C, and STIs with linkage to NAP for treatment services.
• NeuroStar (Advanced TMS Therapy)coreTechnology or IntegrationCAPWN offers NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy for treatment-resistant depression. This is an FDA-approved non-invasive treatment using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain.
• University of Nebraska College of Dentistry Hygiene ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides dental hygiene services at the Gering CAPWN Dental Clinic through student externs from the university program.
• Kimball County Transit ServicesminorOthersHome delivery of Commodity Supplemental Food Program boxes to Kimball area seniors who qualify for the program.
• Sidney Handi BusminorOthersHome delivery of Commodity Supplemental Food Program boxes to Sidney area seniors through partnership with Sidney Handi Bus transportation service.
• Scotts Bluff County Volunteer CenterminorOthersHome delivery of Commodity Supplemental Food Program boxes to Scottsbluff/Gering area seniors through partnership with Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center.
• National Network of Community Action AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPWN is a member of a national network of over 1,000 community action agencies across America, providing shared resources, best practices, and advocacy support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Salud Family Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center serving rural Colorado communities with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable to CAPWN as a similarly structured FQHC with sliding fee programs serving agricultural worker populations.
• Peak Vista Community Health Centers: Large FQHC serving Colorado Springs and rural eastern Colorado with comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, dental, and supportive services. Comparable to CAPWN in its FQHC model, sliding fee structure, and integrated service approach serving low-income populations.
• OneWorld Community Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Omaha and surrounding rural Nebraska communities with comprehensive clinical and supportive services. Comparable to CAPWN as a Nebraska FQHC with sliding fee scale, agricultural worker programs, and integrated care model.
• Charles Drew Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Omaha, Nebraska with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services. Comparable to CAPWN as a Nebraska FQHC with sliding fee programs serving agricultural and underserved populations.
• Heartland Community Health Network: Federally Qualified Health Center serving rural Nebraska communities with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services. Directly comparable to CAPWN as a similar rural Nebraska FQHC serving agricultural populations with sliding fee discount programs.

Others

• National Health Care for the Homeless Council: National advocacy and support organization for HCH grantees and medical respite programs serving people experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a peer organization supporting CAPWN's Housing First Programs and youth homelessness services through federal funding and best practices.
• National Association of Community Health Centers: National membership organization representing Federally Qualified Health Centers. Comparable as the national advocacy and training body supporting CAPWN's FQHC operations, federal funding advocacy, and quality improvement initiatives.
• National Association of Community Action Agencies: National network organization of over 1,000 Community Action Agencies including CAPWN. Comparable as the umbrella organization providing advocacy, training, and resources that enable CAPWN's operations and federal funding access.

Regional players

• Midlands Community Foundation: Community foundation serving Nebraska communities through grantmaking and philanthropic support. Comparable to CAPWN Foundation in structure as a community-focused foundation supporting health and human services in Nebraska, though operating in different geography.
• Eastern Iowa Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center serving eastern Iowa with primary care, behavioral health, and dental services for underserved populations. Comparable to CAPWN as a rural Midwest FQHC with sliding fee programs and community action mission, though operating in a different state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capwn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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