The Department of Family Services, Social Services Division, is giving public notice that the Agency intends to act on the Annual Social Services Block Grant Plan. Official public notice can be viewed here and the Social Services Block Grant plan can be viewed here. Comments can be submitted via email until August 02, 2021 to Brian DeTavernier at brian.detavernier1@wyo.gov or by calling 307-777-6348.
The Department of Family Services will be taking public comment on their Child Care Development Fund 3-Year State Plan beginning May15, 2021 through June 15, 2021. There will be 2 opportunities to provide public comment on the proposed plan, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Thursday, May 27, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Comments may also be submitted in writing to: corrine.livers@wyo.gov OR nichole.anderson@wyo.gov. The proposed Child Care Development Fund 3-Year State Plan in it’s entirety is available to download here or download a specific section below:
CCDF 3-Year Draft Plan Section 1: Define CCDF Leadership and Coordination with Relevant Systems and Funding Sources
CCDF 3-Year Draft Plan Section 2: Promote Family Engagement Through Outreach and Consumer Education
CCDF 3-Year Draft Plan Section 3: Provide Stable Child Care Financial Assistance to Families
CCDR 3-Year Draft Plan Section 4: Ensure Equal Access to Child Care for Low-Income Children
CCDR 3-Year Draft Plan Section 5: Establish Standards and Monitoring Processes to Ensure the Heath and Safety of Child Care Settings
CCDR 3-Year Draft Plan Section 6: Recruit and Retain a Qualified and Effective Child Care Workforce
CCDR 3-Year Draft Plan Section 7: Support Continuous Quality Improvement
CCDR 3-Year Draft Plan Section 8: Ensure Grantee Program Integrity and Accountability
Public Notice is hereby given that the Department of Family Services (DFS) intends to amend the following rules: Certification of Providers of Substitute Care Services, Chapters 1-4, 7, 10, 11 and 14. Proposed changes can be viewed by clicking here. The proposed changes will be available from May 24, 2021 through July 14, 2021.
The DFS Advisory Council operates in conjunction with the Department of Family Services (Wyoming Statute 9-2-2106). Its mission is to provide program support, guidance, advocacy, feedback and act as a liaison to the department, functions which are guided by the department’s own mission statement. Most members are appointed by the Governor to serve three-year terms. The Senate President and Speaker of the House each appoint one member from the legislative body.
The Advisory Council’s next meeting is Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Additional meetings are scheduled on December 7, 2021 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. For more information, please contact Clint Hanes at clint.hanes1@wyo.gov.
A list of DFS Advisory Council members can be found here.
