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Office closure

Due to important system updates at DFS, the following systems will be unavailable between 5:00pm on August 23, 2024 through 8:00am on August 25, 2024 and 5:00pm on August 29, 2024 through 8:00am on September 3, 2024.

* Homeowners Assistance Portal
* Utility Assistance User Portal
* Utility Assistance Provider Portal
* Central Registry Portal
* JJIS Portal

Please reach out to Clint Hanes at clint.hanes1@wyo.gov, or 307-777-6597, for any questions or concerns regarding these system downtimes.
Casper office closure
July 7, 2026
The Natrona County/Casper DFS office is closing to the public for the day due to an issue with the building air-conditioning system.

If you need to reach the office, please call the main line at (307) 473-3900 and leave a voicemail if your call is not answered.
DFS staff will return the call as soon as they can.
DFS Strategic Plan

Click to view the Department of Family Services Three Year Strategic Plan.

To view the Department of Family Services' 3 Year Strategic Plan, please click here.

To view the Department of Family Services' 3 Year Strategic Plan, please click here.

Ombudsman

If you have a complaint concerning your case and want to talk to someone about it, please contact the DFS Ombudsman, Clint Hanes, via email at clint.hanes1@wyo.gov or by calling 307-777-6597.

If you have a complaint concerning your case and want to talk to someone about it, please contact the DFS Ombudsman, Clint Hanes, via email at clint.hanes1@wyo.gov or by calling 307-777-6597.

If you have a concern about your case and want to talk to someone about it, please contact the DFS Ombudsman, Clint Hanes, via email at clint.hanes1@wyo.gov or by calling 307-777-6597.

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