WYOMING

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Wyoming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Wyoming TANF, known as POWER, a shorthand for Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities, provides temporary cash assistance to lower income families in Wyoming.

Beyond cash payments, the program assists with:

• Employment help: Resume building, practice interviews, and job search assistance.
• Childcare and Transportation: Funding for preschool and travel costs related to work activities.
• Life Skills: Training in budgeting, parenting, and time management.

How much is cash assistance in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, TANF benefits vary by household size, income, and available resources. A family of three with no income may receive up to $902 per month in cash assistance.

How do I apply for TANF in Wyoming?

You may apply for TANF/POWER by contacting your local DFS office  near you and ask to speak to a POWER Case Manager.

Wyoming Department of Family Services
(307) 856-6522

Wyoming Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP provides Wyoming’s low-income families with food assistance benefits to help pay for groceries, offering crucial support as they move from welfare to work.

Eligibility is determined by certain factors, mainly your income and household size. In general, families with gross income less than 130% of the federal poverty level may qualify for SNAP benefits.

How do I apply for food stamps in Wyoming?

Submit your application to your local DFS office  in person. After receiving your application, a DFS employee will contact you to schedule a phone or face-to-face interview with a benefit specialist.

Cent$ible Nutrition Program

Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) is a free cooking and nutrition education program for SNAP participants in Wyoming.

What CNP offers:

• Free cooking and nutrition education classes for both children and adults
• In-person and online resources
• Classes that focus on nutrition, physical activity, and how to eat healthier on a budget
• Classes that follow the USDA MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

You are eligible for CNP classes if your income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. If you are interested, please call (877) 219-4646 to register.

Commodity Supplement Food Program (CSFP)

Commodity Supplement Food Program (CSFP) provides a monthly food box, at no charge, for clients age 60 or older and are income eligible.

Currently CSFP is available in Laramie County, Natrona County, and Platte County. For additional information regarding CSFP, please contact (307) 856-6522.

The Wyoming Hunger Initiative has set up a number of food resources, listed by county. If you need assistance, find your community’s resources at www.nohungerwyo.org .

Wyoming Medicaid

Wyoming Medicaid is a health coverage program that provides medical benefits to eligible low-income residents, including children, pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with disabilities.

It covers children under age 6 and pregnant women with family income below 159% of the federal poverty level, and children ages 6–18 with family income up to 138% of the federal poverty level.

What is the income limit for Medicaid in Wyoming?

As Wyoming is not expanding Medicaid coverage, eligibility for non-disabled adults is limited to parents with incomes below 44% of the federal poverty level.

For a family of three, this income limit translates to an annual income of less than approximately $11,726.

Because the state has not adopted Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, adults without dependent children are generally ineligible for Medicaid in Wyoming regardless of how low their income is.

How do I apply for Medicaid in Wyoming?

Applications for Medicaid can be made online through WY Medicaid/CHIP Web Portal  or over the phone by contacting the Wyoming Department of Health Customer Service Center at (855) 294-2127.

You may also visit a local Department of Family Services field office  or the Customer Service Center in Cheyenne to apply in person.

Wyoming Department of Health

Customer Service Center
3001 E. Pershing Blvd. Suite 125
Cheyenne, WY 82001

Wyoming Kid Care CHIP

Kid Care CHIP is Wyoming’s Children’s Health Insurance Program designed to provide health, vision and dental insurance to Wyoming’s children and teens through the age of 18.

Kid Care CHIP is available to children in families with income below 205% of the federal poverty level who are not eligible for Medicaid.

How do I apply for CHIP in Wyoming?

The easiest way to apply for Kid Care CHIP is to submit your application online through WY Medicaid/CHIP Web Portal  or by phone by calling

Wyoming Department of Health

Customer Service Center
(855) 294-2127

Wyoming Special Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Wyoming WIC is a short-term nutrition program designed to safeguard the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants, and children up to age 5.

It does this by providing nutrition and health education, healthy foods — such as fresh fruits and vegetables — and other support services to eligible families.

What is the income limit for WIC in Wyoming?

WIC serves families with income up to 185% of the federal poverty level. That’s about $4,109 per month for a family of three.

Families already receiving SNAP, TANF or Wyoming Medicaid benefits also qualify for WIC.

How to apply for WIC in Wyoming?

WIC has local offices all over Wyoming. Find your local WIC Clinic  to set up your first appointment as soon as you are pregnant, or at any time during your pregnancy, or if you have children under the age of five.

Wyoming Child Care Subsidy Program

Wyoming’s Child Care Subsidy Program helps low-income families in the state pay for child care while parents are working, in school, or participating in training.

Since it is a subsidy, the program pays for part of the child care costs, and the parent co-pays for a portion based on their income, family size and the number of children in care.

What is the income limit for child care assistance in Wyoming?

Eligibility is based on the family’s gross income and household size. In Wyoming, eligibility at initial application is capped at 175% of the federal poverty level.

Families with monthly incomes under 100% of the federal poverty level, or about $2,221 for a family of three, are exempt from co-payments or family contributions.

How do I apply for child care assistance in Wyoming?

If you’re applying for the first time, contact the DFS office  in your county or apply online through ECARES , a web-based system for parents and guardians needing child care.

Wyoming Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides nutritious meals and snacks to infants and children as a regular part of their day care. The program aims to improve the quality of nutrition offered at a critical time in young children’s development.

The majority of CACFP participants are preschool-aged children up to 12 years of age as well as those living in emergency shelters.

If you wish to know more about the Child and Adult Care Food Program, get in touch with the Wyoming Department of Education at 307-777-7168.

Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Wyoming LIEAP provides heating assistance for low-income families and individuals pay their heating bills during the winter months. Priority is given to households with the elderly, disabled or a young child under age 5.

It helps cover the costs of electricity, natural gas, propane, wood, diesel heating oil, coal and pellets when these are used for heating a home.

Eligible households may receive a one-time credit up to $2,176 deposited directly into their utility accounts.

What is the income limit for LIEAP in Wyoming?

Income eligible households are those at or below 60% of the State Median Income (SMI). Use the chart of household income limits below to see if you are eligible for LIEAP.

How do I apply for LIHEAP in Wyoming?

For seasonal LIEAP benefits, applications are accepted from October 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 via the online portal . Eligible applicants will begin receiving benefits starting November 1, 2025.

Wyoming Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

NOTICE: Funding is no longer available for LIHWAP. Households may not receive LIHWAP benefits at this time.

Wyoming LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program designed to help low-income families who have fallen behind on their water and wastewater bills.

Eligible expenses include water bills, wastewater bills, stormwater bills, late fees, service and tax fees, and reconnection fees.

To qualify for LIHWAP, the household must meet all program guidelines , which includes an applicant’s annual income being at or below 60 percent of the State Median Income.

How do I get help with my water bill in Wyoming?

If you are in danger of falling behind on your water bills and need help, you should submit your application online  or call (800) 246-4221 for help with LIHWAP-related questions

Wyoming Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Wyoming WAP helps reduce energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. Through weatherization services, these households may save 10% — 35% annually on home heating bills.

Priority is given to the elderly, disabled and homes with children under five. Those who are approved for assistance through LIEAP are automatically considered for WAP.

However, you are not required to accept LIEAP to receive weatherization assistance. For more information on how to apply or to ask that an application be mailed to you, call (800) 246-4221.

Wyoming Unemployment Insurance

Wyoming Unemployment Insurance (UI) provide temporary financial assistance to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.

In order to be eligible for unemployment benefits, you must have earned a minimum amount of wages in a recent ‘base period ’ and must have:

1. wages in at least two quarters of the base period, AND
2. earned at least $4,500 in the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters, AND
3. total base-period wages of at least 1.4 times the earnings in the highest quarter.

For example, if your highest-paid quarter was $6,000, your total wages must be at least $8,400 ($6,000 × 1.4) during the base period.

The new state regulation requires all Wyoming claimants to register for work on Wyoming at Work . Failure to do so will result in delay or denial of benefits.

How much unemployment benefits can I get in Wyoming?

Depending on how much you have earned in your base period, you may receive up to $624 per week for a maximum of 26 weeks of unemployment benefits per year.

How do I file for unemployment online in Wyoming?

You can file a new claim by calling the Wyoming Claims Center at (307) 473-3789. If living outside of Wyoming, you can call (866) 729-7799 or for your convenience, you may also file online through the WYUI  portal.

Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship Program

The Hathaway Scholarship is a state-funded scholarship program  that rewards eligible Wyoming students with scholarship money to attend one of Wyoming’s community colleges or the University of Wyoming. ¹

The program provides merit as well as need-based awards up to $1,575 per semester to eligible students with unmet financial need as determined by their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

While the FAFSA is not required for merit-based awards, students must complete the FAFSA for each academic year in which they wish to be considered for need-based awards.