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;
- Have you already provided a TANF application and need to complete an interview?
- Call 1-307-777-8550, this line is reserved for the purpose of completing interviews only. If you have questions about your case, please see below.
- Do you need to provide a TANF application or verification for your TANF case?
- Email it to snappowerservice@wyo.gov
- Do you have questions about your TANF case or would like a status update on your pending application or case?
- Call your local DFS office.
- Do you have general questions about the TANF program?
- Call the Program Manager at 307-473-3948 or send an email to them at dfs-snappower-questions@wyo.gov.