Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Wyoming: Kinship Care, TANF, and Support

Written & Reviewed by

Analic Mata-Murray

Managing Editor

Yolanda Taylor

Senior Healthcare Editor

Last updated: 7 April 2026

Bottom Line: Wyoming does not publish a simple statewide cash stipend just because a grandchild moved in. In real life, most older adults in Wyoming piece together help through the POWER Caretaker Relative program, Kinship Connections of Wyoming, Wyoming Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP, SNAP, court-based guardianship tools, and, if the child is in state custody, Wyoming relative foster care.

A Wyoming GrandFacts state sheet reports that 3,754 grandparents in Wyoming are responsible for grandchildren, and a 2025 Grandfamilies TANF memo suggests many Wyoming kinship families still are not getting child-only TANF. That is why knowing the right Wyoming office, court, and program path matters so much.

Emergency help now

• If the child is in immediate danger, call 911. If the child was abandoned, left without safe care, or you need child protection help fast, use the Wyoming Department of Family Services office finder or call DFS at 1-800-457-3659.
• If you need food or cash right away, submit the Wyoming Application for Assistance for POWER and the SNAP application through your local DFS office, then call the interview line at 1-307-777-8550.
• If a school, clinic, or hospital is saying “we need legal authority”, review Wyoming’s temporary guardianship for educational, medical, and dental care right away.

Quick-help box

• Fastest support call: Reach Wyoming 211 and Kinship Connections at 211 or 1-888-425-7138, or text your ZIP code to 898211. Language translation is available.
• Best first cash path: Ask your local DFS office for POWER Caretaker Relative, which is Wyoming’s child-only TANF path for grandparents and other relatives.
• Best health path: Use the Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP child handbook for phone, mail, email, fax, and portal application options.
• If DFS placed the child with you: Ask the caseworker, in writing, whether you are relative foster care, certified relative foster care, or non-certified relative care. Those labels change what money and coverage you can get.
• If you are exhausted or need a break: Call the Wyoming Department of Health Aging Division at 1-800-442-2766 and ask about caregiver support and respite.

What this type of help actually looks like in Wyoming

Most important action item: Figure out which Wyoming lane you are in before you file paperwork. Wyoming help looks very different depending on whether the child is with you informally, in a DFS child welfare case, or headed into a district court guardianship case.

If the child simply moved in with you and DFS is not involved, the main Wyoming tools are usually POWER Caretaker Relative, Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP, SNAP, and either temporary educational/medical guardianship or full guardianship. If the child is already in a juvenile case or DFS custody, you may be looking at relative foster care or non-certified relative care instead.

Wyoming is also more local than many people expect. Cash and food benefits run through county DFS field offices. Guardianship papers go through the district court for the county where the child lives, unless there is already a custody case in another county, in which case Wyoming’s guardianship instructions say you usually file in that same court. School enrollment paperwork also varies by district, even though the state court tools are statewide.

There is a reason this matters. The Wyoming GrandFacts sheet says that for every 1 child raised by kin in foster care, there are 10 being raised by kin outside of foster care. In other words, most grandparents raising grandchildren in Wyoming are not getting traditional foster care help, so the child-only TANF, health coverage, food assistance, and guardianship questions are the real day-to-day issues.

Quick facts

• Best immediate takeaway: Wyoming’s child-only TANF path is POWER Caretaker Relative.
• One major rule: The DFS eligibility page says the Caretaker Relative program counts the child’s income and resources, not the caretaker relative’s.
• One realistic obstacle: Without temporary guardianship or full guardianship, schools and medical providers may push back on letting you make decisions.
• One useful fact: Kinship Connections of Wyoming is statewide and free.
• Best next step: Apply for cash, food, and health coverage in the first week, then deal with the court paperwork if you need longer-term authority.

Who qualifies in plain language

You may qualify for help in Wyoming if all or most of these are true:

• You live in Wyoming and the child is living with you now.
• You are the person handling the child’s daily care, not just occasional babysitting.
• The child’s parent is not in the home or is not handling the child’s daily care.
• You need money, food, medical coverage, school authority, or legal authority to keep caring for the child.
• You are willing to work with the right Wyoming system: DFS for benefits, the district court for guardianship, and Kinship Connections for navigation and problem-solving.

For many benefits, you do not need to wait for full guardianship first. The Wyoming GrandFacts sheet notes that children are often eligible for benefits even if caregivers do not yet have guardianship or legal custody.

Best first steps after a grandparent takes in a child

1. Make a written timeline. Write down when the child moved in, why, where the parent is, and whether there is already a custody or juvenile case.
2. Call for navigation help. Contact Kinship Connections through Wyoming 211 so you do not guess your way through the system.
3. File benefit applications right away. Use the Wyoming DFS cash assistance page and the SNAP page, then complete the interview.
4. Get health coverage moving. Use the Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP child handbook to apply by phone, paper, email, fax, or portal.
5. Fix school and medical authority. If the child needs enrollment, records, therapy, medication, or dental care, review the temporary guardianship option or the full minor guardianship process.
6. If DFS is involved, ask better questions. Do not just ask, “Can I keep the child?” Ask, “What is the placement status, what payment category applies, is Medicaid active, and what do I need to do to become approved?”

Best programs and options in Wyoming

Financial help for grandparents raising grandchildren

Wyoming does not appear to publish a separate statewide kinship stipend for informal grandparents outside the child welfare system. The main money paths are POWER Caretaker Relative, possible relative foster care maintenance if DFS has custody, and practical help from Kinship Connections, SNAP, and LIEAP.

The most important current cash table is the Wyoming POWER income limits table for 1 July 2025 through 30 June 2026. Ask the worker which shelter column applies to your case.

Important: Wyoming’s public DFS pages do not always update at the same time. The detailed current Table II POWER page is the safest place to confirm current amounts.

Child-only TANF for grandparents raising grandchildren

• What it is: Wyoming’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is called POWER. The child-only kinship path is the POWER Caretaker Relative program.
• Who can get it or use it: The DFS eligibility page says it is for Wyoming residents responsible for the daily care of a child under 18 who meet citizenship and other rules. The same page says the Caretaker Relative program counts the child’s income and resources, not the caretaker relative’s.
• How it helps: The current POWER table lists the resource limit as $5,000 and says two licensed motor vehicles are excluded. The Wyoming SNAP and POWER policy manual also says a non-parent caretaker relative who is not included in the grant is not subject to the adult five-year limit in the same way a parent grant is.
• How to apply or use it: Start at the DFS cash assistance page, contact your local DFS office, and after the application is filed call 1-307-777-8550 for the interview. You can email proofs to snappowerservice@wyo.gov.
• What to gather or know first: Bring ID, the child’s information, proof the child lives with you, any child income, any child support information, and rent or utility information. The policy manual says POWER changes generally must be reported within 10 calendar days after they become known.

Kinship care payments and kinship navigator help in this state

• What it is: Kinship Connections of Wyoming is Wyoming’s statewide kinship navigator-style support program.
• Who can get it or use it: Grandparents, relatives, and other caregivers raising children who are not their own can use it statewide.
• How it helps: The Kinship Connections services page lists referrals, emotional support, case management, school help, legal referrals, permanency options education, support groups, respite connections, and advocacy. The Wyoming 211 page says live support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with language translation services.
• How to apply or use it: Dial 211 or 1-888-425-7138, text your ZIP code to 898211, or use the Kinship Connections website.
• What to gather or know first: Have the child’s age, county, school problem, medical issue, and current legal status ready. The more specific you are, the faster they can route you.

Some support is local, not statewide. The Wyoming GrandFacts sheet lists Community Action of Laramie County Kinship Support Services at 1-307-635-9291 for caregivers age 55 and older in Laramie County, and Youth Alternatives Kinship Advocacy Program in the Cheyenne area at 1-307-637-6480.

Can grandparents get foster care payments?

• What it is: Foster care maintenance is money paid when a child is in DFS custody and placed with an approved foster provider.
• Who can get it or use it: The Wyoming DFS glossary says Relative Foster Care and Relative Foster Care (Certified/Non IV-E Eligible) receive the same foster care maintenance payment rate as non-relative family foster care. It also says Relative Care (Non Certified/Non IV-E Eligible) does not qualify for a foster care maintenance payment.
• How it helps: The Wyoming Foster Care FAQ says foster parents are reimbursed for the child’s food, clothing, and housing, and that children in foster care are covered by Medicaid for health and psychological services.
• How to apply or use it: If DFS is involved, tell the caseworker immediately that you are a grandparent or relative willing to be considered. Then ask, in writing, which placement category applies and what you must finish to be approved.
• What to gather or know first: Know whether DFS already has legal custody, whether there is a juvenile court case, and whether you have completed any background or home requirements. The public FAQ does not publish exact monthly reimbursement amounts, only that reimbursement varies by the child’s age and needs, so ask the caseworker or foster care coordinator for the current rate in writing.

Guardianship assistance for older caregivers

• What it is: Wyoming courts offer full minor guardianship and a more limited temporary guardianship for educational, medical, and dental care.
• Who can get it or use it: Any adult can ask for full guardianship if the appointment is in the child’s best interest. For the limited temporary version, the Wyoming Judicial Branch page says the caregiver must be at least 18, have primary physical custody, and be a stepparent, grandparent, great-grandparent, sibling, stepsibling, half sibling, uncle, or aunt.
• How it helps: Full guardianship gives broad legal and physical custody. The temporary version allows school enrollment, education decisions, medical and dental appointments, record access, and medical or dental consent for up to one year under the temporary guardianship rules.
• How to apply or use it: Use the Wyoming Judicial Branch guardianship forms and file in the district court. The 2025 Wyoming instructions for appointment of guardian say filing fees are usually $70 to $100 depending on county, service by publication may be required for 4 consecutive weeks if a parent cannot be found, and in-state served parties usually get 20 days to answer.
• What to gather or know first: Gather birth certificates, parent addresses, any death certificates or termination orders, current custody orders, and the child’s address history. If you cannot afford the filing fee, the guardianship page says to ask for an Affidavit of Indigency fee waiver.

Very important: I did not find a clearly published, standalone Wyoming subsidy page for informal grandparents who become guardians outside the foster care system. If the child is leaving foster care, ask DFS and any lawyer involved whether there is a case-specific guardianship subsidy before the foster case closes.

School enrollment and medical consent issues

• What it is: This is often the first practical problem grandparents hit in Wyoming. The child is safe with you, but the school office, counselor, clinic, or dentist wants legal authority.
• Who can get it or use it: If you are a relative caregiver, the temporary guardianship tool may be enough. If you need broader control, use full guardianship.
• How it helps: The temporary guardianship page says the order can let you enroll the child in school, meet with teachers, make education decisions, take the child to the doctor or dentist, receive health information, and make medical and dental decisions.
• How to apply or use it: Start with the temporary guardianship instructions if you need school or medical authority fast. If the child’s parent objects or the situation will last longer, move toward full guardianship.
• What to gather or know first: Schools and clinics will still want the court order, your ID, and their own local paperwork. District practices vary inside Wyoming, so ask the district office exactly what else they need.

Medicaid and health insurance for grandchildren in a grandparent’s care

• What it is: Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP are the main health coverage routes for children in kinship care.
• Who can get it or use it: The official child member handbook says Kid Care CHIP covers uninsured Wyoming children and teens through age 18 who meet income and eligibility rules.
• How it helps: The same handbook explains that children can receive medical, vision, dental, prescription, and other covered services. If the child is in foster care, the Wyoming Foster Care FAQ says Medicaid covers health and psychological services.
• How to apply or use it: The handbook says you can apply online through the WY Medicaid/CHIP Web Portal, by phone at 1-855-294-2127, by TTY/TDD at 1-855-329-5204, by fax at 1-855-329-5205, by email at wesapplications@wyo.gov, or with paper applications available at DFS, Public Health, and WIC offices.
• What to gather or know first: The same handbook says applications can take up to 45 days to process. Gather the child’s identifying information, address, income details, and any insurance cards you have. If you later get guardianship, keep copies of the order for future updates.

Food help and child benefits for kinship families

• What it is: The main food benefit is SNAP. Some young children may also need WIC and school meal help.
• Who can get it or use it: SNAP is for eligible low-income households. Rules can differ when a child is a foster child instead of an informal kinship child, so tell DFS exactly how the child came into your home.
• How it helps: SNAP can lower your monthly grocery cost. If the child receives other benefits such as Social Security or Supplemental Security Income, the Wyoming guardianship page says a guardian can take certified Letters of Guardianship to Social Security and ask to become the child’s payee.
• How to apply or use it: Use the Wyoming SNAP page, then call 1-307-777-8550 to complete the interview after the application is submitted. Proofs can be emailed to snappowerservice@wyo.gov.
• What to gather or know first: Bring household income details, ID, address, utility costs, and the child’s placement information. The Wyoming SNAP and POWER policy manual says foster households can choose whether to include a foster child in the SNAP unit, so placement status matters.

Housing help for seniors raising grandchildren

• What it is: Wyoming’s main housing-related help for many grandfamilies is the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), plus child care help through ECARES if the grandparent is working or in approved education or training.
• Who can get it or use it: The LIEAP page says Wyoming residents with income up to 60% of the state median income can apply, with priority for households with someone age 60 or older, a disabled person, or a child age 5 or under.
• How it helps: The same LIEAP page says it pays part of winter heating costs, helps with heating emergencies, and supports home energy efficiency. It also says the 2025-26 seasonal application period runs from 1 October 2025 through 30 April 2026.
• How to apply or use it: Apply through the Wyoming LIEAP page or call 1-800-246-4221. For child care, use ECARES or your local DFS office.
• What to gather or know first: Have utility account information, household income, lease or ownership details, and the child care provider information if you are asking for subsidy. The ECARES page says local DFS offices can help if you have trouble logging in.

Legal custody vs kinship care vs informal caregiving

Informal caregiving: The child lives with you, but you have no court order. This is the fastest setup, but it is the weakest for school, medical, insurance, and legal problems.

Temporary educational/medical/dental guardianship: The Wyoming temporary guardianship process is a strong short-term fix when you mainly need school and health authority.

Full guardianship: The full guardianship process gives broad authority, but it does not terminate parental rights. Parents can return to court and ask to end it.

Kinship or relative foster care: This means DFS has legal custody. It is not the same as private guardianship, and the money, training, and oversight are different.

What documents grandparents need

Start a paper folder now. The documents that save the most time in Wyoming are your ID, the child’s birth certificate if you have it, any current court order, proof the child lives with you, parent contact information, school information, medical cards, insurance cards, proof of rent or utilities, and any paperwork from DFS, law enforcement, or the hospital.

If a parent has died or parental rights were terminated, the Wyoming guardianship instructions say to attach death certificates or termination papers when filing for guardianship.

Support groups and respite help for older caregivers

• What it is: Wyoming has both state and local support. The biggest statewide routes are Kinship Connections and the Wyoming Department of Health Aging Division.
• Who can get it or use it: The Wyoming Judicial Branch guardianship page says the Aging Division is responsible for the National Family Caregiver Support Program and provides services to grandparents who are guardians of children age 18 or younger.
• How it helps: The same judicial page says those services include respite care, counseling, information, and referrals. The Kinship Connections services page also lists support groups, respite connections, and advocacy.
• How to apply or use it: Call the Aging Division at 1-800-442-2766 and call 211 for Kinship Connections.
• What to gather or know first: Be ready to explain whether you need a short break, counseling, transportation help, or support group help. Local options differ by county.

How grandparents can apply for benefits in this state

• Start with one navigation call: Call Wyoming 211 and Kinship Connections so you do not miss a program because you used the wrong words.
• File the cash and food applications first: Use the DFS cash assistance page and the SNAP page. Tell DFS you are a caretaker relative.
• Complete the interview fast: After the application is filed, use 1-307-777-8550 for TANF or SNAP interviews, or go to your local DFS office.
• Apply for health coverage the same week: Use the Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP child handbook to apply by the method easiest for you.
• Fix legal authority next: Use temporary guardianship if school or doctor problems are urgent, or full guardianship if the placement is likely to last.
• If DFS is involved, get the status in writing: Ask exactly which placement type applies, whether Medicaid is active, and whether you are eligible for foster care maintenance, POWER, or both.
• Keep copies of everything: Save emails, notices, court papers, and the name of every worker you speak with.

Application and proof checklist

• ☐ Your photo ID
• ☐ Child’s full legal name and date of birth
• ☐ Child’s birth certificate if available
• ☐ Any court orders, police paperwork, hospital paperwork, or DFS notices
• ☐ Proof the child is living with you now
• ☐ Parent names, last known addresses, and phone numbers
• ☐ Proof of household income and any child income
• ☐ Rent, mortgage, and utility information
• ☐ Insurance cards, Medicaid cards, or pharmacy information
• ☐ School name, grade, and any special education or counseling information
• ☐ Social Security or SSI paperwork if the child already gets benefits
• ☐ A written timeline of when and why the child came to live with you

Reality checks

• Wyoming pages can conflict. The current POWER Table II page is more reliable for present benefit amounts than older example pages.

• Informal care can break down fast. A school or clinic may be friendly for a while, then suddenly ask for legal papers. That is why the temporary guardianship tool matters.

• Relative placement labels matter. The difference between relative foster care, certified relative foster care, and non-certified relative care can mean the difference between foster care reimbursement and no foster reimbursement.

• Missing parents slow court cases. The guardianship instructions say publication can be required for 4 consecutive weeks, which means more waiting and often more cost.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Waiting months to apply because you think your retirement income blocks child-only POWER.
• Assuming taking in a grandchild automatically makes you a foster parent.
• Not asking whether there is already a custody or juvenile case in another county.
• Missing the DFS interview and then thinking the office will just call back later.
• Ignoring verification requests from DFS or Medicaid.
• Relying only on a parent’s verbal permission for school or medical care.
• Failing to ask for written notices when a case is denied, closed, or delayed.

Best options by need

• I need cash now: POWER Caretaker Relative.
• I need help figuring out the system: Kinship Connections of Wyoming.
• I need school or doctor authority fast: temporary guardianship for educational, medical, and dental care.
• I need long-term legal authority: full minor guardianship.
• I need health insurance for the child: Wyoming Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP.
• I need grocery help: SNAP.
• I need help with heating bills: LIEAP.
• I need a break or counseling: Wyoming Aging Division and Kinship Connections.

What to do if denied, delayed, or blocked

• Ask for the exact reason in writing. Do not accept “you do not qualify” as the whole answer. Ask what proof is missing, what rule was used, and what date the office used.
• Fix missing proofs fast. The Wyoming SNAP and POWER policy manual says households are generally given 10 days to provide missing verification.
• Use the hearing right on POWER cases. The same policy manual says a POWER administrative hearing request must be made within 30 days of the adverse notice, and the state should schedule the hearing within 20 days of the request.
• If a local DFS office will not respond: Try the local office first, then use DFS complaint resolution at 1-307-777-6597.
• For Medicaid denials: Follow the hearing instructions in the official notice. The child Medicaid handbook says administrative hearings are available.
• For LIEAP denials: The LIEAP page says you may be able to reapply if the denial was for missing verification or if household income later drops.
• For guardianship delays: Ask the district court clerk what is missing and use the Wyoming Judicial Branch guardianship page for forms and legal-help links.

Plan B / backup options

• Ask Wyoming 211 for local food pantries, rent help, clothing closets, and counseling.
• Ask the school what paperwork would let the child attend while you finish court steps.
• If the child is very likely to stay long-term, move from informal care to full guardianship instead of repeatedly explaining yourself to every provider.
• If you are in Laramie County or the Cheyenne area, use the local kinship programs listed in the Wyoming GrandFacts sheet.
• If you live far from an office, use phone, email, fax, mail, and text options first. Wyoming systems still offer many non-online routes.

Local resources in Wyoming

• Kinship Connections of Wyoming / Wyoming 211: Statewide help with benefits, legal referrals, school issues, support groups, and respite connections. Call 211 or 1-888-425-7138, text 898211, or visit the Kinship Connections page on Wyoming 211.
• Wyoming Department of Family Services local offices: Use the DFS office finder for POWER, SNAP, and child welfare questions.
• Wyoming Department of Health Aging Division: Statewide caregiver support and respite help through the Aging Division. Call 1-800-442-2766.
• Wyoming Judicial Branch guardianship help: Use the minor guardianship page, the temporary guardianship page, and the district court directory. Court Navigators are listed on the guardianship page for certain forms in Natrona and Uinta Counties.
• Community Action of Laramie County Kinship Support Services: The Wyoming GrandFacts sheet lists this program for caregivers age 55 and older in Laramie County at 1-307-635-9291.
• Youth Alternatives Kinship Advocacy Program: The same GrandFacts sheet lists this Cheyenne-area program at 1-307-637-6480.
• Child Advocacy Centers of Wyoming: The GrandFacts sheet lists Jackson at 1-307-733-7946, Casper at 1-307-232-0159, and Cheyenne at 1-307-632-1708.

Frequently asked questions

Can a Wyoming grandparent get child-only TANF if they receive Social Security retirement?

Often, yes. The Wyoming DFS eligibility page says the POWER Caretaker Relative program counts the child’s income and resources, not the caretaker relative’s. The key is to make clear that you are applying as a caretaker relative for the child, not asking DFS to include you as the adult in a regular parent grant.

Can grandparents get foster care payments in Wyoming?

Yes, but only in the right case. If the child is in DFS custody and you are approved as relative foster care or certified relative foster care, Wyoming says the payment rate is the same as non-relative family foster care. If you are in non-certified relative care or informal family care, there is no regular foster care maintenance payment.

Do I need guardianship to enroll my grandchild in school or take them to the doctor in Wyoming?

Not always, but it is often the cleanest answer. Wyoming’s temporary guardianship for educational, medical, and dental care is designed for exactly this problem and usually lasts up to one year. If the situation will last longer or is contested, full guardianship may be better.

Where do I apply for Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP for my grandchild?

The official Wyoming child Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP handbook says you can apply online through the WY Medicaid/CHIP Web Portal, by phone at 1-855-294-2127, by email at wesapplications@wyo.gov, by fax at 1-855-329-5205, or by paper through DFS, Public Health, or WIC offices.

Does Wyoming have a kinship navigator program?

Yes. Kinship Connections of Wyoming is the statewide program most families should call first. It can help with benefits, schools, legal options, support groups, respite leads, and referrals to local services.

What if I cannot afford the guardianship filing fee?

The Wyoming Judicial Branch guardianship page says you can ask to waive the fee by filing an Affidavit of Indigency before filing the petition. The 2025 guardianship instruction packet says filing fees usually run about $70 to $100 depending on county, so call the local clerk for the exact amount.

What should I do if my POWER application is denied or just sits there?

Call your local DFS office and ask what verification is missing. If you get an adverse notice, the Wyoming SNAP and POWER policy manual says you have 30 days to request a POWER administrative hearing. If you still cannot get movement, DFS complaint resolution is listed at 1-307-777-6597.

Resumen en español

Wyoming no tiene un pago estatal simple solo por ser abuelo o abuela que está criando a un nieto. La ayuda más práctica suele venir del programa POWER Caretaker Relative, de Kinship Connections of Wyoming, de Medicaid o Kid Care CHIP, y de SNAP. Si usted no tiene autoridad legal para escuela o médico, revise la guardianship temporal para educación, atención médica y dental.

Si DFS ya está involucrado, pregunte si su caso es relative foster care, certified relative foster care o non-certified relative care, porque eso cambia el dinero y la cobertura médica. Para ayuda rápida, llame al 211 de Wyoming o al 1-888-425-7138. Si necesita ayuda con calefacción, revise LIEAP. Si necesita apoyo emocional o relevo, llame a la Aging Division de Wyoming al 1-800-442-2766. Guarde copias de toda carta, correo electrónico y orden judicial porque eso le puede ahorrar mucho tiempo.

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