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.
410 N. Miller Ave., Gillette WY 307-682-0231
250 E. Arapaho, Thermopolis, WY 307-864-2171
3850 N. Wilderness Dr., Wilson, WY 307-733-8212
3188 S. Adams Canyon Rd., Jackson, WY 307-734-2411
US Highway 20, Basin, WY 307-568-2222
1130 E. Daley St., Rawlins, WY 800-676-1909
11 Minter Ln., Riverton, WY 307-856-2643
2228 N. 2nd St., Lander, WY 307-332-5490
13794 Prairie Center Circle, Cheyenne, WY 307-775-7301
960 N. 5th, Laramie, WY 307-742-5936
3395 Strahan Parkway, Sheridan, WY 307-673-0062
1130 Daley Street, Rawlins, WY 307-620-9080
510 South Cache, Jackson, WY 307-733-6440
905 N. Gurley Ave., Gillette, WY 307-686-0669
395 City View Dr., Evanston, WY 307-789-1477
1656 E. 12th St., Casper, WY 307-577-5718
800 Jackson St., Douglas, WY 307-358-4352
1580 Colorado Circle, Green River, WY 307-872-6465
3188 S. Adams Canyon Rd., Jackson, WY 307-734-2144
US Highway 20, Basin, WY 307-568-2222
11 Minter Ln., Riverton, WY 307-856-2643
2228 N. 2nd St., Lander, WY 307-332-5490
960 N. 5th, Laramie, WY 307-742-5936
402 Rd. 8VE, Powell, WY 307-899-1690
1130 Daley Street, Rawlins, WY 307-620-9080
428 Rd. 1AF, Powell, WY 307-645-3130
510 S. Cache, Jackson, WY 307-733-6440
3395 Strahan Parkway, Sheridan, WY 307-673-0062
905 Gurley Ave., Gillette, WY 307-686-0669
395 City View Dr., Evanston, WY 307-789-1477
1656 E. 12 St., Casper, WY 307-577-5718
800 Jackson, Douglas, WY 307-358-4352
3801 Sweetwater Dr., Rock Springs, WY 307-3352-6762
1580 Colorado Circle, Green River, WY 307-872-6465
7989 N. 3rd St., Laramie, WY 307-745-8997
125 S. Division St., Powell, WY 307-254-2321
3304 E. I-80 Service Rd., Cheyenne, WY 307-633-8040
7905 S. Fall Creed Rd., Wilson WY 307-733-9098
89 Rd. 8 RA, Powell, WY 307-645-3384
905 N. Gurley Ave., Gillette, WY 307-686-0669
1419 Main St., Torrington, WY 307-532-4197
2521 E. 15th St., Casper, WY 307-237-7444
592 W. 1350 S., Woods Cross, UT 801-299-5319
1150 Cornell Ave., Savannah, GA 912-354-3911
5899 West Rivendell Drive, West Jordan, UT 84081 800-776-7116
1501 Albion St., Denver, CO 303-399-4890
1220 8th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 615-742-3000
901 N. Harris, Helena, MT 406-442-6950
2323 W. Grand St., Springfield, MO 417-815-0905
101 First Quality Dr., Andersonville, TN 865-494-5554
2805 E. Zion Rd., Fayetteville, AR 479-587-1408
763 North 1650 West, Spingville, UT 84663 800-848-9819
4501 North University Ave., Provo, UT 84604 800-848-9819
6588 W. Ottawa Ave., Littleton, CO 303-933-1393
7169 S. Liverpool St., Centennial, CO 303-696-1154
700 Four Mile Parkway, Canon City, CO 719-276-7500
1106 West Dittmar Road, Austin, TX 800-252-5151
2270 E. 13th Ave., Denver, CO 303-780-9191
1732 S. 72nd St. W., Billings, MT 406-655-2100
Draper, UT 801-628-6160
1550 Hwy 20 S., Worland, WY 307-347-6144
3500 Big Horn Avenue, Sheridan, WY 307-674-7476
600 W. Boxelder Rd., Gillette, WY 307-687-6138
13794 Prairie Center Circle, Cheyenne, WY 307-775-7301
1120 Bruce Ln., Casper, WY 307-235-9234
50140 US-191, Rock Springs, WY 307-352-4900
623 E. Clark, Lyman, WY 307-212-2545
6920 South Holly Circle, Centennial, CO 303-850-9998
12960 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO 303-702-9520
200 Missionary Ridge, Birmingham, AL 205-967-0811
314 East 21st Street, Cheyenne, WY 307-632-7619
100 Bear River Dr., Evanston, WY 307-789-0664
100 N. Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 801-662-1000
13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 720-777-0123
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