A snapshot of YCCOʼs community impact. We thank the communities of Yamhill, Polk, and Washington Counties for your continued support.
In this report, we have shared the following quantifiable impacts and community support:
Improving Health Outcomes
distributed through Quality Pool Metrics and Pay-for-Performance programs to improve care quality, outcomes, and accountability.
Strengthening Community Partnerships
invested through Community Prevention and Wellness (CPW) programs. in charitable contributions and sponsorships.
invested through Supporting Health for All Through Reinvestment (SHARE) initiatives.
awarded through Traditional Health Worker (THW) grants.
invested through Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) grants.
Supporting Members Beyond Medical Care
invested in Health-Related Services, including Flex Funds and Community Benefit Initiatives.
members and families received support addressing housing, nutrition, transportation, and other essential needs.
Total Community Investment: $13,374,738
Investing in Better Health Outcomes
Oregon enacted the coordinated care organization (CCO) model in 2013 with an ambitious vision known as the Triple Aim: Better Health, Better Care, and Lower Costs. Local CCOs work to improve lives while reinvesting savings into prevention and community-based care.
At YCCO, we view these dollars as investments back into our Members and communities. These funds help reduce barriers to care, improve health outcomes, and build systems that support long-term well-being.
Quality Incentive Program
Through strong partnerships with providers, YCCO achieved 110% of its 2024 quality incentive pool. Earnings above 100% are possible through achievement of challenge pool measures. Measures were achieved in 2024 and paid out and reinvested in 2025.
As a result, YCCO received $9,592,342 from the state, which was reinvested into the provider network and other community programs.
Following the publication of 2024 results, YCCO marked 12 years of achieving 100% or more quality pool earnings—in other words, every year that CCOs have existed in Oregon. A review of state data suggests YCCO is the only CCO to achieve this. Over these 12 years, the average quality pool distribution to YCCO has been 110%, totaling more than $75 million reinvested in our community. This reflects YCCOʼs ongoing commitment to improving healthcare quality, outcomes, and equity.
“These results reflect the day-to-day work of our providers and staff and the quality of care our members receive,ˮ said Seamus McCarthy, President & CEO. “This ensures our members receive excellent care, and the twelve-year record is a testament to their dedication.ˮ
Strengthening Community Partnerships
In 2025, YCCO awarded more than to 15 local community-based organizations via the funding streams described below.
The Community Prevention and Wellness (CPW) Fund
In 2025, the CPW Fund invested $1,964,783 to support innovative, evidence-based approaches to population health and prevention.
Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Grants
Based on the 2022 Community Health Assessment, YCCO made $100,000 available in 2025 for organizations addressing priority areas, including nutrition, housing, emergency preparedness, access to health care, transportation, infants and youth, mental health, and substance use.
Supporting Health for All Through Reinvestment (SHARE)
YCCO invested $31,465 through the SHARE initiative, an Oregon Health Authority program, focused on addressing social determinants of health.
Traditional Health Worker (THW) Grants
YCCO awarded $28,294 in grant funding to support Traditional Health Worker workforce development, certification, and continuing education.
2025 Grantees
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) and CPW Fund Committee played an active role in evaluating the grant applications. Final approval came from the Board of Directors.
Grantees:
Churches United for West Valley
Weekly food bags and produce support for families facing food insecurity.
FAMILIAR Foods, LLC
Nutrition education program for older adults at risk for malnutrition.
Grand Sheramina Community Services
Expanded food distribution and delivery services for rural communities.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Tribal Traditional Health Worker education and culturally responsive training.
Friends of the McMinnville Public Library
Bilingual GED and educational support services for Spanish-speaking adults.
Library Foundation of McMinnville
STEAM programming and literacy support for children in rural communities.
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Parenting classes offered in English and Spanish.
McMinnville School District
Social-emotional learning and suicide prevention initiatives.
McMinnville Playschool
Expanded behavioral and developmental support for early learners.
Soroptimist International of the Americas, McMinnville
Career and educational support programs for women and girls.
Yamhill Enrichment Society
Literacy and music education opportunities for rural children.
Newberg School District
Student wellness and early intervention programs.
Yamhill County Health & Human Services
Outreach and screenings for older adults experiencing depression or substance use.
Yamhill Valley Community Doulas
Trauma-informed postpartum support groups.
Yamhill Valley Treatment DBA
Provoking Hope
Housing stability and meal support for individuals in recovery.
The 2025 grantees are a diverse group of nonprofits, tribes, and government entities addressing health care and the social determinants of health. Our partners support YCCO Members and the broader community in such areas as safe housing, nutrition, education, and culturally responsive care.
“Strong communities donʼt happen by accident—theyʼre built when people come together to care for one another. These projects reflect the creativity and commitment of our neighbors, and weʼre proud to play a role in helping them thrive,ˮ said Seamus McCarthy, President & CEO.
An Update from a Past Grantee
The Dayton Community Food Pantry has become a vital resource for families in the area. Thanks to a transformative partnership with YCCO, the pantry has expanded its impact.
With funding from the SHARE grant, the pantry completed its 3,000-square-foot facility. This new space allows the pantry to serve more people, offer expanded services, and provide a more welcoming environment for all who walk through its doors.
This partnerships is more than funding; itʼs about shared purpose. YCCO and the Dayton Community Food Pantry work closely together to better understand and respond to the needs of the community.
Supporting Members Beyond Medical Care
YCCO understands that health extends beyond medical care alone. That is why we invest in programs and services that help Members meet essential needs and remain supported throughout their health journey.
Flexible Services
Flexible services are non-covered services that complement covered benefits to improve member and community health and well-being. There are two types of flexible services:
Member-level flexible services, which are cost-effective services provided to a member to complement covered benefits, and
Community-level flexible services, which are interventions for the broader community that focus on improving population health and health care quality. These initiatives include Members but are not necessarily limited to members. They can also include investments in health information technology.
Impact
Snapshot invested in HRS and Community-level flexible services
Members and family members supported through Flex Funds
Supporting Health Through Access to Movement and Recreation
YCCO received a Health-Related Flex Fund request for an 11-year-old child living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, asthma, anxiety, and depression. The child had been experiencing chronic ankle and hip pain and was referred to physical therapy by their primary care provider. However, due to challenges related to pain and difficulty following therapy instructions, participating in traditional physical therapy exercises became difficult.
YCCO provided alternative support via HRS by proving membership to the aquatic center — which provides a supportive and low-impact environment where the child could remain physically active in a way that felt comfortable and engaging. The membership also supported the childʼs emotional well-being by encouraging movement, recreation, and positive community connection.
Strengthening Community Health Through Collaboration
Recognizing Vaccine Advocacy
YCCO partnered with local providers to strengthen vaccine awareness across the community. In 2025, Tracie Koepplin, Clinical Manager at Physicians Medical Center, P.C., received Oregonʼs Immunization Champion Award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Association of Immunization Managers. Through the YCCO Immunization Workgroup, Tracie helped lead a multilingual public awareness campaign promoting the importance of vaccines for all ages through television, radio, digital ads, and social media outreach.
Responding to the Opioid Crisis
As opioid-related deaths increased in Yamhill County in 2025, YCCO partnered with Yamhill County Health and Human Services to launch a community outreach campaign focused on hope, recovery, and access to care. The campaign highlighted same-day behavioral health services and connected residents to local and national support resources through multilingual messaging, digital outreach, public transit ads, radio, and television. The effort increased awareness of available recovery services and encouraged individuals and families to seek support.
Supporting Young Childrenʼs Behavioral Health
In October 2025, YCCO hosted the “Bridging Behavioral Health Support for Young Childrenˮ workshop in McMinnville. More than 100 educators, behavioral health providers, primary care professionals, and home visitors attended the event to learn practical strategies for supporting children from infancy through third grade. The workshop reinforced YCCOʼs commitment to early intervention, behavioral health access, and stronger coordination of care for children and families.
Supporting Children and Families
At Yamhill Early Learning Hub, we have built systems that bring together schools, service providers, and families to ensure every child and caregiver has access to the support they need.
These efforts are designed to reduce barriers, improve coordination, and create a more responsive network of care. We are not only delivering services more effectively. We are also empowering families to help shape the programs and policies that affect them most.
FamilyCore:
Building
Strong Foundations
for Families with Children
Ages 0–5
FamilyCore is a trusted community services network connecting families with resources they need to thrive. Whether itʼs buying diapers, finding parenting support, or building strong relationships, FamilyCore creates customized family plans to meet challenges head-on and to nurture strong families with children ages 0-5.
We help with:
Healthcare and dental resources
Food and nutrition support
Early learning and childcare access
Parenting support and education
Home visiting programs include:
Head Start of Yamhill County
A Family Place
Provoking Hope
Oregon Child Development Coalition
Grand Ronde Head Start
Yamhill County Public Health
Yamhill Valley Community Doulas
Local Integration Family Team (LIFT): Local
People
Helping Local
Families
Our LIFT team, formerly known as Service Integration Team (SIT), brings together community leaders to meet urgent needs and build long-term health and stability.
Requests are reviewed when no other help is available or when full costs canʼt be covered, no more than $400 per request.
Types of assistance provided:
Basic Needs:
Food, clothing, or hygiene products
Urgent Needs: Emergency housing or utility help
Health:
Prescriptions, co-pays, or medical rides
Youth Development: Extracurricular activity fees
Education:
Tuition, class fees, or literacy programs
Supplies:
Equipment and materials for activities
Community Development: Events or activities
Individuals served:
Top request categories:
Eviction prevention, rental deposits, or one time rent assistance
Electric shut off prevention, garbage, internet
Car maintenance, insurance, car payment
Building Stability Through Community Support
A community partner requested assistance for a client transitioning out of homelessness who had recently secured housing and employment. LIFT supported the client by providing hygiene items, household necessities, and work clothing to help bridge the gap toward long-term self-sufficiency.
Yamhill Community System of Care (SOC):
Collaborative Service Model
System of Care (SOC) is a collaborative service model that addresses the diverse needs of children, youth, and families. It integrates mental health and essential services into a coordinated network to adapt to their changing behavioral health requirements. SOC fosters partnerships with families and youth, empowering them to navigate various systems and prioritize their preferences for optimal support.
Impact Snapshot
Top request categories:
Housing and utilities, transportation, positive skill development including family activities such as pool passes or zoo tickets, or items to help parents get jobs development including family or zoo tickets, or items to help
SOC funds are sometimes paired with LIFT funds to address larger needs.
Community Events & Outreach
The Yamhill Early Learning Hub (ELH) hosted two free Community Baby Showers in the Fall and Spring of 2025, and a Summer Picnic Series throughout Yamhill County.
The free Community Baby Shower events aim to provide resources to new and expecting parents related to pregnancy, childbirth, and infancy. The Community Baby Showers included a resource fair, raffle prizes, goodie bags, and food. The ELH seeks to connect families with community partners and create a supportive environment for parents-to-be and guardians during this special time.
The Summer Picnic Series hosted in McMinnville, Sheridan, and Newberg was an opportunity for community partners to connect and share resources with families in the area. We provided food, games, and community connection.
Community Baby Showers and Family
Summer Picnics served approximately
YCCO Employees Give Back
In October, several of our staff members volunteered at the Grand Sheramina Food Bank, where they helped distribute food boxes filled with nutritious items to families and individuals in need.
They also had the chance to learn more about the important work that the Grand Sheramina Food Bank does to support our community every day. A big thank you to our partner and the other volunteers who made the day so meaningful.
(L:R) Shanna, Lane, Judy with Grand Sheramina Food Bank, Emily, and Dan
