Wyoming Hand in Hand is a free home visiting program available to all Carbon County mothers and families. This program provides visits by a Registered Nurse during pregnancy and throughout the first two years of the child’s life. A Registered Nurse can assess and answer questions related to pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, newborn care, and breastfeeding. Wyoming Hand in Hand improves birth outcomes, reduces rates of child abuse, strengthens families, enhances child health and development outcomes, and promotes family stability. The nurse will provide guidance and support specific to your family’s needs and goals. Visits are flexible and can take place in your home or in our office.
For more information please visit our contact page or call 307-328-2660 or 307-328-2712 to speak with an MCH nurse.
Tracy Young
Tracy has dedicated the past 22 years to community prevention work in Wyoming, demonstrating a deep and unwavering commitment to the well-being of her peers and communities. The majority of her impactful career has been spent in Laramie, where she also served for several years with the Wyoming Association of Chiefs and Sheriffs of Police. Currently, Tracy serves Carbon County as a local Community Prevention Specialist. Her dedication extends beyond county lines, as she also serves as a Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator and Trainer for the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.
Tracy and her husband established their roots in Laramie in 2001 with their son, Alex. In 2013, during the heart of her career focused on substance abuse and suicide prevention, Tracy and her husband faced the unimaginable loss of their only child, Alex, to suicide. This profound personal experience has undoubtedly deepened Tracy’s resolve and understanding in her ongoing work within the prevention field.