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.
For more information, please contact Clint Hanes at clint.hanes1@wyo.gov.
A list of DFS Advisory Council members can be found here.
Public Notice is hereby given that the Department of Family Services (DFS) intends to amend the following rules:
Child Care, Purchase of Service, General, Chapter 1
The Department of Family Services is amending Chapter 1, Child Care, Purchase of Service, General Rules, in order to comply with federal regulations and update, reorganize, consolidate health and safety requirements.
Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained upon request from DFS at the address below or downloaded here.
The public comment period is from November 25, 2024 through January 10, 2025. There will be two opportunities to provide public comment on the rule, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Written comments shall be submitted to:
Eve Barela
eve.barela@wyo.gov
WY Department of Family Services
2300 Capitol Avenue, 3rd floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002
A public hearing on the rules will be held by DFS if requested by twenty-five (25) persons, by a governmental subdivision, or by an association having not less than twenty-five (25) members. Requests for a hearing should be directed to DFS at the address above by the date specified. Any person may urge the agency not to adopt the rules and also request the agency to state its reasons for overruling the consideration urged against the Child Care Assistance program. Interested parties may request a statement of DFS’ position regarding each comment and the action taken as a result of the comments prior to, or within 30 days after the amendment of these rules. Requests shall be submitted to the above address. If requested, the statement will be issued by DFS within 30 days after DFS’ action.