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Wyoming Department of Family Services

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Wyoming Department of Family Services

Wyoming Department of Family Services County Locations 
Powell County Annex109 W. 14th St
Powell, WY
(307)754-2245		Park County Complex
1501 Stampede Ave,
Unit 9009
Cody, Wyoming
(307) 587-6246		Hot Springs County
403 Big Horn
Thermopolis, Wyoming (307) 864-2158
  • Cent$ible Nutrition Program offers free cooking and nutrition education classes for children and adults throughout WY. 
  • Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) The final rental and utility assistance payments from Wyoming’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will be for the month of June. Households will continue to receive payments if they are eligible and approved and funding is available.
  • Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program focuses on helping Wyoming homeowners, who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and meet eligibility criteria, stay in their homes.
  • Low-Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP), Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), and Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) LIEAP pays part of winter home heating bills for eligible people (October through February). WAP helps eligible homes become more energy efficient. LIHWAP provides funds to assist low-income, qualified households with water and wastewater bills.
  • Child Care Financial Assistance in Wyoming, The Child Care Subsidy Program, helps low-income families pay for the cost of care when the parent(s) are searching for employment, working, in school, or training.
  • TANF/POWER Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides temporary cash assistance for families in need.
  • The Wyoming Child Support Program, within the Wyoming Department of Family Services, will provide services to find parents, establish paternity, establish child support and medical support orders, enforce child support and medical support orders, and review and modify existing orders. We also receive and disburse child support payments. We serve any person who fills out an application.
  • Elderly & Disabled Programs Adult protective services and Assistance Programs  

Services

Self-Sufficiency

Housing Services

  • Avoid Eviction 
  • Rent Deposit
  • Mortgage Payment
  • Avoid Utility Shut Off
  • Obtain Utilities
  • Utility Bill Payment
  • Utility Deposit 
  • Other Heating Sources (propane, firewood, pellets, with an invoice from the vendor)

Heath Services 

  • ​Immunization Payments
  • Physical Payments
  • Vision Screening Payments
  • Doctor Visit Payments
  • Mental Health Counseling Payments
  • Substance Abuse Counseling Payments
  • Adult Dental Payment (no dentures)
  • Hearing Aid Payment Support 
  • Funeral Payment Support 
  • Prescription Payment 
  • COVID-19 related In-Home Affordable Senior/Disabled Care Session Payment 
  • COVID-19 Testing Payment

Other 

  • Child Care Payment
  • Transporation Help (auto repiar, tire purchase, gas voucher)
  • Grocery Voucher
  • Hygine Supply Voucher

Rent Assistance

Community Resources, Linkages & Referrals, Self-Sufficiency, YCAN Housing Help

Rental Assistance Programs

Disclaimer 

 The resources included in this post are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of citizens, services, or agencies by the Yellowstone Country Assistance Network. You are asked to contact these organizations directly for services, questions, comments, or concerns.

2-1-1 

If you need to speak to someone about community rental resources available to you, Wyoming 211 connects you with nonprofits and government services in your area. If you would like personal assistance, dial 2-1-1 or 888-425-7138. They are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

In Person Rent Assistance Help

If you would like to sit down and discuss your current needs, please visit a One-Stop in Park or Hot Springs County. The centers’ clients receive help applying for various social services to meet their essential needs. One-Stop partners serve as the front door to financial assistance with Yellowstone Country Assistance Network.

The Help Center at Common Ground 

  • Available to Hot Springs County Residents 
  • The Help Center can assist with filling out applications for emergency services. 
  • Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon – 3 pm
  • 124 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
  • Phone (307) 864-3851

First Stop of Park County 

  • Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic is located in The Blair Buildings at 1735 Sheridan Ave, Suite 205, Cody, WY.
  • Open Monday through Wednesday 9-5 Cody
  • Open Thursday 9-5 Powell
  • Phone: (307) 296-6706

Wyoming Rapid Response 

  • This is a one time emergency assistance.
  • Available only in Wyoming 
  • Accessible only through community referral partners (Visit a One Stop to access)
  • Phone: 307-672-0475 or https://www.voanr.org/wyoming-rapid-response-fund
  • Six funding categories (applicant must qualify under one)
  1. Loss of Home:Due to fire, flood, or other disaster; Rent and/or deposit – No mortgages ; Utilities; Basic Household Items. 
  2. Domestic Abuse: Person fleeing a domestic abuse situation; Rent and/or deposit – No mortgages; Utilities;Basic Household Items
  3. Avoiding Homelessness: Rent and/or deposit – No mortgages; Utilities; Childcare 

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

  • Provides eligible veteran families with outreach, case management, assistance obtaining VA benefits, other supportive services, and financial assistance.
  • Rent/Utility Assistance, Rental/Utility deposits, Motel Bill Payment Assistance, Car repair, Bus Ticket, Household goods, and food Connection to VA resources/ benefits.
  • Call 1-844-486-2838 or use the link below to pre-qualify.
  • https://www.voanr.org/pre-qualify

Washakie County Rent Help @ WyoHelp

  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Available to Carbon, Crook, Goshen, Niobrara, Washakie, and Weston Counties
  • Phone: 307-532-0269
  • Email: intake@goshenhelp.com
  • Apply online at https://www.wyohelp.com

Big Horn County Rent Help @ Compass Center For Families 

  • Emergency Financial Assistance (housing, transportation, utilities, food, childcare, mental health, and substance abuse, clothes for work)
  • Available to Big Horn County 
  • Phone: (307) 6842446
  • Apply online at https://forms.gle/6KgNGdBTh5TyDrjB8

Salvation Army

  • Cody (307) 587-6246
  • Powell (307) 899-4196 
  • Thermopolis (307) 864-3851
  • Basin ( 307) 568-3883

Homeless Prevention Programs

The Wyoming Emergency Solutions Grant has financial assistance for the homeless or at risk of being homeless. Call Wyoming 2-1-1 or your county contact listed below. Park and Hot Springs Counties: (307) 672-0475 or (307) 751-5708

Find Affordable Housing Units

Click the links below for a listing of affordable rental units in Wyoming. 

Find Housing Subsidies 

You may want to look into housing subsidies if you cannot make regular monthly rent payments.  

Section 8 Housing

Powell, WY 82435
Phone: 307/754-9280
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday
Website: http://www.section8housinglist.info/category/wyoming-wy/

Cheyenne Housing Authority 


Find Housing Counseling Agencies 

If you need counseling for a mortgage, default, purchasing a home, or budgeting, we have listed some agencies that can help you. 

Wyoming Housing Network 

  • Wyoming Housing Network, Inc.
  • Financial Management, Budget Counseling,
  • Home Improvement and Rehabilitation
  • Counseling, Mortgage Delinquency, and Default
  • Resolution Counseling, Non-Delinquency Post
  • Purchase Workshops Pre-Purchase Counseling.
  • Phone (307) 472-584
  • Website: www.whninc.org

Wyoming Community Development Authority 

WCDA Homeowner Program 

WCDA Homebuyer Programs

Condition of Rental Checklist

This is a condition of the rental property checklist you can use when renting a new house or apartment.

Condition-of-Rental-Property-Checklist-Download

Legal Assistance

If facing eviction, don’t hesitate to contact Legal Aid of Wyoming. Visit www.lawyoming.org or call 1-877-432-9955 for Legal AIn addition, then they may be able to provide other legal assistance to eligible ERAP renters living in Wyoming such as:

  • Lease agreement advice/negotiation
  • Eviction defense 
  • Disputes that could lead to eviction
  • Financial issues directly related to the home you rent (disputes about security deposits, damages claims, late fees, etc.)
  • Issues related to the safety of the home you rent
  • Financial matters affecting your ability to maintain or obtain housing such as debt collection defense; federal benefits (SSI/SSDI); employment matters (FMLA, disability accommodations); and consumer protection actions to obtain tenant funds lost to scams.

The Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault provides legal aid services for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. These legal services are for eligible ERAP renters living in Wyoming. Visit www.wyomingdvsa.org/legal-program or call 307-755-0992.

Homeowners

WCDA Borrowers

DFS is working with the WCDA to test the application process. If you have a delinquent mortgage with the WCDA, you may receive an invitation from the WCDA to apply for HAF funds to reinstate your mortgage. If you have questions about this pilot program, please get in touch with WCDA at HAFassistance@wyomingcda.com or DFS at homeowner.assistance@wyo.gov.

Didn’t Find What you’re Looking For?

Utility assistance programs
Mortgage programs

Affordable Healthcare Services

Community Resources, Linkages & Referrals, Self-Sufficiency

Public Health Nursing

Cody Public Health

1002 Sheridan Ave Cody, WY 82414

307) 527-8570

Public Health Powell Office

109 W 14th Powell, WY 82435

(307) 754-8870

Public Health Thermopolis Office

117 North 4th Street Thermopolis

Phone: 307-864-3311

Cody, Wyoming

Affordable Healthcare Clinics

Heritage Health Center (sliding fee scale)
Now in Greybull
128 N. Bent St Powell, WY 82435
Ph: 307.764.4107
https://www.heritagehealthcenter.org

Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic (free)

By Appointment 307-272-1753

Ag Workers Health Services

149 N. Bent Street Powell, WY 82435

Phone: (307) 754-3240

Northwest Health Care

  • Women and Men’s Wellness Exams
  • Contraceptive Counseling and Supplies
  • Breast Exams and Mammogram Referrals
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing and Treatment Rapid HIV Testing
  • Non-Judgmental Pregnancy Testing and Counseling Emergency Contraception Counseling and Supply Sports Physicals
  • Breast Health Assistance
  • Emergency Assistance Funds (medical $200)

1231 Rumsey Ave. Cody, Wyoming

https://www.nwfamilyplanning.org  

Phone: (307) 527-5174

Red Rock Family Practice

120 N C Ave Thermopolis

Phone: (307) 864-5334
http://www.rrfp.org  

Park County CSBG Funds @ YCAN

Park County Help partnership provides application assistance and case management, and YCAN can help with financial aid for low-income Park County Residents. 

  • Apply with First Stop of Park County 
  • Services: transportation repair for employment, clothing for work, supplies for employment
  • 1735 Sheridan Ave, Suite 205, Cody, WY
  • Cody Monday – Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm
  • St. Johns Episcopal Church  308 Mountain View Powell, WY 
  • Powell Thursday 9 am – 5 pm 
  • (307) 296-6706

Self Sufficiency Program of Park County 

Hot Springs County CSBG Funds @ YCAN

Hot Springs Help partnership provides application assistance and case management, and YCAN can help with financial aid for low-income Hot Springs County Residents. 

  • Apply with The Help Center at Common Ground
  • Services: transportation repair for employment, clothing for work, supplies for employment
  • Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon – 3 pm
  • Address: 124 North 5th Street, Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443
  • Phone: (307) 864-3851