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 More Information contact:
Kayla Caines
SNAP/POWER Program Manager
Wyoming Department of Family Services
Phone: 307-856-6522
kayla.caines2@wyo.gov