In Wyoming, the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is called POWER — Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities.

The POWER program helps families meet basic needs while building a path toward work, stability, and self-sufficiency.

What the POWER Program Aims to Do

At the federal level, the program works to:

  • Help families care for their children at home or with relatives
  • Reduce reliance on public assistance by supporting job preparation and employment
  • Prevent and reduce unintended pregnancies
  • Encourage stable, two-parent families

At the state level, Wyoming’s POWER program focuses on:

  • Supporting personal and family responsibility
  • Empowering parents and caregivers to make informed decisions
  • Providing services and information that support progress toward self-sufficiency, within program guidelines

How the Program Works

Participants in the POWER work program receive:

  • One-on-one case management
  • Job readiness and employment services
  • Support in creating an Individual Responsibility Plan, developed with a Case Manager

This plan outlines steps toward employment and long-term independence, based on each participant’s goals and circumstances.

Learn More or Apply

To learn more about the POWER program or to find out how to apply for assistance, visit the Wyoming Department of Family Services POWER program website.

Funding and Program Support

This program is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through a financial assistance award funded 100% by ACF/HHS.

The contents of this page do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, ACF/HHS or the U.S. Government.For additional information, visit the ACF Administrative and National Policy Requirements website.