# Foster Care Help Resources - Wyoming ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS):** - **Phone:** 1-307-777-7564 - **Website:** [https://dfs.wyo.gov](https://dfs.wyo.gov/) - **Office Locations:** Statewide offices; major centers include Cheyenne, Casper, and Gillette. - **Services Provided:** Foster care licensing, support services for foster parents, and child welfare programs. - **Wyoming Foster and Adoptive Parents Association (WFAPA):** - **Phone:** 1-307-632-9515 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, and support for foster and adoptive families in Wyoming. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Cheyenne Region - **Attention Homes of Wyoming:** - **Phone:** 1-307-632-4038 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** 1100 E. 18th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, counseling, and transitional housing for foster youth. ### Casper Region - **Wyoming Youth Services:** - **Phone:** 1-307-235-3426 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** 1514 E. 12th St, Casper, WY 82601 - **Specialized Services:** Mentoring programs, educational assistance, and therapy for foster youth. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Foster Club:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterclub.com](https://www.fosterclub.com/) - **Features:** Online community for foster youth and parents, training resources, and support forums. ## Educational Resources - **Casey Family Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.casey.org](https://www.casey.org/) - **Description:** Resources and training for foster parents, and research on improving the foster care system. ## Additional Support - **Wyoming 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.wyoming211.org](https://www.wyoming211.org/) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive information on local services, including foster care, financial assistance, and counseling. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Wyoming Department of Family Services at 1-307-777-7564._