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Juvenile Services

Independent Living Program

Chafee Independent Living Program (ILP)

ILP services focus on helping youth who are or were in foster care placement after the age of 14 become self-sufficient adults. ILP services include, but are not limited to these services:

  • Educational: Tutoring, high school or GED completion, college preparation and alternative education
  • Employment: Job readiness training, job search, and vocational assessment
  • Life Skills: Includes topics such as food management, health, housekeeping, money management, community resources, legal skills, and transportation
  • Housing: Dependent upon individual and their circumstance
  • Transitional Plans: Includes making plans for future educational, housing, and vocational goals

Education and Training Vouchers (ETV)

Youth are eligible for an ETV if they meet the following criteria:

  • Have a high school diploma or completed HiSET and attend an accredited school that:
    • Awards a Bachelor’s degree or not less than a two (2) year program that provides credit towards a degree;
    • Provides no less than one (1) year of training towards gainful employment; and/or
    • Is a vocational program which provides training for gainful employment and the employer has been in existence for at least two (2) years.
  • In addition, youth must meet one of the following criteria:
    • Youth was in foster care* for 12 months after his/her 14 year birthday;
    • Youth was adopted or placed in guardianship from foster care on or after his/her 16 year birthday; or
    • Youth has left care after his/her 18 year birthday.

If eligible, youth may receive up to $5,000 a year (for up to a total of 5 years) for their cost of attendance at college until they are 26 years old. The IL coordinator in your area can assist youth complete the scholarship application. Click here for the ETV application.

If the youth received an ETV to fund his/her previous school semester, please complete the ETV Renewal Request. Click here for the ETV renewal request form.

For help with one of these programs or to find out if you are eligible for the Independent Living Program, contact the Independent Living Coordinator in your area!

Click here for the Independent Living Wyoming brochure that contains the list of statewide coordinators.

Program Analyst
Brian DeTavernier
brian.detavernier1@wyo.gov
307-777-6348


Court-Ordered Youth Treatment Facilities

In Wyoming, placement outside of the home is considered a last resort after initial efforts in the continuum of care have been exhausted.  Children/youth who cannot be maintained safely in their homes/communities may be placed in out-of-home care to include residential treatment centers, group homes, foster care, etc.  The primary purpose for the placement of a child/youth outside of his/her home is to provide for the treatment needs of the child/youth, which could not be addressed in the community. For more on Wyoming’s continuum of care and services for youth, please refer to the Wyoming Resource Guide for Children, Youth and Families

Approved Court Ordered Placement Facilities

Per W.S. 21-13-315(f), the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) shall provide the courts with a list of approved facilities and services. Only group homes and residential treatment facilities certified by DFS and approved by WDE are eligible to receive funding for residential and treatment services under this statute. Below is the list of approved facilities, in- and out-of-state.

Board of Cooperative Education (BOCES)

Northeast Wyoming BOCES

410 N. Miller Ave., Gillette WY  307-682-0231

Northwest Wyoming BOCES

250 E. Arapaho, Thermopolis, WY  307-864-2171

Region V BOCES

3850 N. Wilderness Dr., Wilson, WY  307-733-8212

Crisis Centers

Adam's Canyon Crisis (Jackson)

3188 S. Adams Canyon Rd., Jackson, WY  307-734-2411

Big Horn Basin Adolescent Programs (Basin)

US Highway 20, Basin, WY  307-568-2222

Carbon County Youth Crisis Center (Rawlins)

1130 E. Daley St., Rawlins, WY  800-676-1909

Fremont County Group Home -- Boys (Riverton)

11 Minter Ln., Riverton, WY  307-856-2643

Fremont County Group Home -- Girls (Lander)

2228 N. 2nd St., Lander, WY  307-332-5490

Laramie County Youth Crisis Center (Cheyenne)

13794 Prairie Center Circle, Cheyenne, WY  307-775-7301

Laramie Youth Crisis Center

960 N. 5th, Laramie, WY  307-742-5936

Milestone Youth Home -- Van Vleck House (Sheridan)

3395 Strahan Parkway, Sheridan, WY  307-673-0062

Stepping Stones (Rawlins)

1130 Daley Street, Rawlins, WY  307-620-9080

Van Vleck House (Jackson)

510 South Cache, Jackson, WY   307-733-6440

YES House (Gillette)

905 N. Gurley Ave., Gillette, WY  307-686-0669

Youth Alternatives Home Assoc. (Evanston)

395 City View Dr., Evanston, WY  307-789-1477

Youth Crisis Center Inc. (Casper)

1656 E. 12th St., Casper, WY  307-577-5718

Youth Development Services (Douglas)

800 Jackson St., Douglas, WY  307-358-4352

Youth Homes Inc. (Green River)

1580 Colorado Circle, Green River, WY  307-872-6465

Group Homes (Group Homes are not approved through the Wyo. Dept. of Education as the youth in group homes should be attending public school.)

Adam's Canyon Crisis (Jackson)

3188 S. Adams Canyon Rd., Jackson, WY  307-734-2144

Big Horn Basin Adolescent Programs

US Highway 20, Basin, WY  307-568-2222

Fremont County Group Home -- Boys (Riverton)

11 Minter Ln., Riverton, WY  307-856-2643

Fremont County Group Home -- Girls (Lander)

2228 N. 2nd St., Lander, WY  307-332-5490

Laramie Youth Crisis Center (Laramie)

960 N. 5th, Laramie, WY  307-742-5936

Rocky Mountain Frontier (Powell)

402 Rd. 8VE, Powell, WY  307-899-1690

Stepping Stones Youth Home (Rawlins)

1130 Daley Street, Rawlins, WY  307-620-9080

Triangle Cross Ranch (Powell)

428 Rd. 1AF, Powell, WY  307-645-3130

Van Vleck House (Jackson)

510 S. Cache, Jackson, WY  307-733-6440

Milestone Youth Home - Volunteers of America (Sheridan)

3395 Strahan Parkway, Sheridan, WY  307-673-0062

YES House (Gillette)

905 Gurley Ave., Gillette, WY  307-686-0669

Youth Alternatives Home Assoc. (Evanston)

395 City View Dr., Evanston, WY 307-789-1477

Youth Crisis Center Inc. (Casper)

1656 E. 12 St., Casper, WY  307-577-5718

Youth Development Services (Douglas)

800 Jackson, Douglas, WY  307-358-4352

Youth Home Inc. (Rock Springs)

3801 Sweetwater Dr., Rock Springs, WY  307-3352-6762

Youth Home Inc. (Green River)

1580 Colorado Circle, Green River, WY  307-872-6465

Residential Treatment Centers (RTC)

Cathedral Home (Laramie)

7989 N. 3rd St., Laramie, WY  307-745-8997

Chrysalis Treatment Center (Powell)

125 S. Division St., Powell, WY  307-254-2321

Meadowlark Academy -- Rite of Passage (Cheyenne)

3304 E. I-80 Service Rd., Cheyenne, WY  307-633-8040

Red Top Meadows (Wilson)

7905 S. Fall Creed Rd., Wilson  WY  307-733-9098

Trinity Teen Solutions (Powell) (Not accepting placements as of 09/28/2022)

89 Rd. 8 RA, Powell, WY  307-645-3384

YES House (Gillette)

905 N. Gurley Ave., Gillette, WY  307-686-0669

In-State Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF)

St. Joseph's Children's Home (Torrington)

1419 Main St., Torrington, WY  307-532-4197

Wyoming Behavioral Institute - WBI (Casper)

2521 E. 15th St., Casper, WY  307-237-7444

Out-of-State PRTF*

Per W.S 21-13-315(f) PRTFs do not apply however, the Department of Health certifies these facilities and DFS acknowledges that certification.
DFS County Field Offices maintain a list of WDH-approved out-of-state PRTFs.

Out-of-State Facilities/Programs which must be approved by DFS prior to placement.

Benchmark (Utah)

592 W. 1350 S., Woods Cross, UT  801-299-5319

Coastal Harbor (Georgia)

1150 Cornell Ave., Savannah, GA  912-354-3911

Cooper Hills Youth Center (Utah)

5899 West Rivendell Drive, West Jordan, UT  84081   800-776-7116

Denver Children's Home (Colorado)

1501 Albion St., Denver, CO  303-399-4890

Hermitage Hall (Tennessee)

1220 8th Ave. S., Nashville, TN  615-742-3000

Florence Crittenton Home (Montana)

901 N. Harris, Helena, MT  406-442-6950

Lakeland Behavioral Health System Residential Treatment Center (Missouri)

2323 W. Grand St., Springfield, MO  417-815-0905

Norris Academy (Tennessee)

101 First Quality Dr., Andersonville, TN  865-494-5554

Piney Ridge Treatment Center (Arkansas)

2805 E. Zion Rd., Fayetteville, AR  479-587-1408

Provo Canyon (Utah)

763 North 1650 West, Spingville, UT  84663   800-848-9819

4501 North University Ave., Provo, UT  84604   800-848-9819

Shilo House (Colorado)

6588 W. Ottawa Ave., Littleton, CO  303-933-1393

Smith Agency Inc. (Colorado)

7169 S. Liverpool St., Centennial, CO  303-696-1154

Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center (Colorado)

700 Four Mile Parkway, Canon City, CO  719-276-7500

Texas NeuroRehab Center (Texas)

1106 West Dittmar Road, Austin, TX   800-252-5151

Third Way Center, Inc. (Colorado)

2270 E. 13th Ave., Denver, CO  303-780-9191

Yellowstone Boy's & Girl's Ranch (Montana)

1732 S. 72nd St. W., Billings, MT  406-655-2100

Youth Health Associates (Utah)

Draper, UT  801-628-6160

State-Run Youth Facilities

Wyoming Boys' School

1550 Hwy 20 S., Worland, WY  307-347-6144

Wyoming Girls' School

3500 Big Horn Avenue, Sheridan, WY  307-674-7476

Jails/Detention Facilities

Campbell County Juvenile Detention Center

600 W. Boxelder Rd., Gillette,  WY  307-687-6138

Laramie County Juvenile Services Center

13794 Prairie Center Circle, Cheyenne, WY  307-775-7301

Natrona County Regional Juvenile Detention Center

1120 Bruce Ln., Casper, WY  307-235-9234

Sweetwater County Juvenile Detention Center

50140 US-191, Rock Springs, WY  307-352-4900

Child Placing Agencies - TFC

None at this time.

Child Placing Agencies -Not TFC

Adoption Life (Connecting Hearts)

623 E. Clark, Lyman, WY  307-212-2545

Chinese Children Adoption International (CCAI)

6920 South Holly Circle, Centennial, CO  303-850-9998

Frontier Family Services (Colorado)

12960 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO  303-702-9520

Lifeline Children's Services

200 Missionary Ridge, Birmingham, AL  205-967-0811

Wyoming Children's Society

314 East 21st Street, Cheyenne, WY  307-632-7619

Independent Living

Bridges Habilitation Services

100 Bear River Dr., Evanston, WY  307-789-0664

Hospitals

Primary Children's Hospital (Utah)

100 N. Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, UT  801-662-1000

Denver Children's Hospital, Anschutz Medical Campus (Colorado)

13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO  720-777-0123

Other

Ark Industries and Rehabilitation (Laramie)

1150 N. 3rd, St., Laramie, WY  307-742-6641


Juvenile Probation

Juvenile Probation is the work done to supervise youth adjudicated CHINS (Child In Need of Supervision) or delinquent through the state’s Juvenile Court. If you have any questions relating to juvenile probation, please contact your local DFS Office.


Wyoming Boys’ School

The Wyoming Boys’ School is a secure facility providing adjudicated delinquent males ages 12-21 years with opportunities to make changes in their lives. Staff members provide supportive services focusing on psychological/emotional stability, educational and physical development, and mental health therapies. Programs are specifically designed for youth to learn socially responsible values and life skills, restructure their critical thinking and prepare for a successful transition back to their families and communities.

Superintendent
– Dale Weber – (307) 347-5307 – dale.weber1@wyo.gov
Administrative Assistant – Mirian Hanson – (307) 347-5300 – mirian.hansen1@wyo.gov


Wyoming Girls’ School

The Wyoming Girls’ School is a therapeutic and educational facility for the treatment of court-ordered delinquent girls ages 12-21 years.

Staff members provide gender-specific support services focusing on mental health and substance abuse treatment, educational and life skills development. 

The program teaches youth to take personal accountability for their actions and develop socially responsible values in preparation for a successful transition back to their family and community.

Superintendent – Chris Jones – (307) 674-7476 – chris.jones@wyo.gov
Administrative Assistant – Samantha Heide – (307) 675-3000 – samantha.heide@wyo.gov

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