About TANF/POWER
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides temporary cash assistance for families in need. In Wyoming, the case assistance program is called Personal Opportunities with Employment Responsibilities (POWER).
There are two forms of POWER in Wyoming:
- The POWER Work program
- Helps individuals find employment or other forms of financial stability based specifically on YOUR needs.
- Provides free Child Support assistance.
- The POWER Caretaker Relative program
- Provides cash assistance to family members, such as Grandparents, Aunts or Uncles, who are the primary caregiver to children whose parents are not in the same home and are responsible for the daily care and control of the children.
- Provides free Child Support assistance.
Income and Resource Requirements
The POWER Work Program Expectations
How to Apply:
You can apply for TANF/POWER programs by downloading and completing the application and contacting your local DFS office local Department of Family Services office for an appointment.
For the most efficient communication, please contact us as outlined below;
- I need to complete my TANF interview AND have provided my TANF application.
- Call 1-307-777-8550*not to be used if you have questions about your case*, this line is reserved for the purpose of completing interviews only. There will be a wait, as the workers manning this line are interviewing clients throughout the day. This line is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, closed Thursday for processing. The other option to complete a SNAP interview is to go into your local DFS office for an in-person interview.
- I need to provide a TANF application or verification for my TANF case.
- Email it to snappowerservice@wyo.gov, please include your full name and date of birth in the subject line.
- You can also go into your local DFS office, as well as mail and fax in verifications. Please contact your local office for fax number.
- I have questions about my TANF case or would like a status update on my pending application or case.
- Call your local DFS office.
- Head into your local DFS office.
- I have general questions about the TANF program, like what are the income guidelines, or how do I apply for TANF?
- Call the Program Manager at 307-473-3948.