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Adoption

  • Adoption in Wyoming (Department of Family Services)

    Statewide

    State adoption information: few Wyoming foster children are free for adoption, and those who are are often referred to certified Wyoming adoption agencies (the page links the list). For youth waiting for adoption, contact Raise the Future at Kids@raisethefuture.org or (303) 755-4756 ext. 221.

Free / Subsidized Childcare

  • Head Start & Early Head Start

    Nationwide

    Free preschool, child care and family support for eligible families. Find a program near you online or by phone (Mon–Fri 8–6 ET).

Churches / Baby Closets

  • Heart to Heart Pregnancy Resource Clinic

    Free, confidential services in Laramie since 1985 for women and men facing unplanned pregnancies, from registered nurses: pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, material resources, and parenting classes through Brightcourse.

  • LifeChoice Pregnancy Care Center

    Free women's centre in Cheyenne offering pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, a personalised resource plan (WIC, Medicaid and more) and a 6-week parenting course. Parents who complete it receive a Baby Bundle each month for 12 months with diapers, wipes, baby clothes and toiletries.

Clothing / Supplies

  • Inside Connection

    Free, confidential pregnancy testing, ultrasounds and options education in Rock Springs, with one-on-one support and parenting classes, plus a free Baby Boutique for patients. Open Tue 10–6, Wed–Thu 10–4; after hours (307) 336-0040.

  • LifeChoice Pregnancy Care Center

    Free women's centre in Cheyenne offering pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, a personalised resource plan (WIC, Medicaid and more) and a 6-week parenting course. Parents who complete it receive a Baby Bundle each month for 12 months with diapers, wipes, baby clothes and toiletries.

Domestic Violence

Employment

  • Dress for Success Casper

    Interview outfits for women, by referral once an interview is scheduled, with volunteers offering guidance and support for the interview.

  • Goodwill Industries of Wyoming

    Statewide

    Nonprofit supporting people facing barriers to employment through job training, skill development and employment opportunities.

  • Wyoming Workforce Centers (Department of Workforce Services)

    Statewide

    Local Workforce Centers help at every stage: exploring career options, re-entering the workforce, changing careers or searching for a job, alongside statewide programs.

  • American Job Centers (CareerOneStop)

    Nationwide

    Free local help with job searches, training and career services. Find your nearest American Job Center online or by phone.

  • Dress for Success

    Nationwide

    Professional clothing and career support for women. Find your local Dress for Success on the website.

  • Easterseals — Employment Services

    Nationwide

    Job training and employment support for people with disabilities through local Easterseals affiliates.

  • Goodwill Career Centers

    Nationwide

    Free job training, career coaching, résumé and interview help at local Goodwill career centers.

Potential Financial Assistance

  • The Salvation Army — Intermountain Division (Wyoming)

    Statewide

    Emergency help with rent, mortgage and utility bills from the Salvation Army's Intermountain Division, which serves Colorado, eastern Montana, Utah and Wyoming; local teams assess each family's needs.

  • Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)

    Nationwide

    Find the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.

  • Modest Needs

    Nationwide

    Small one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.

  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul

    Nationwide

    Parish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.

  • The Salvation Army

    Nationwide

    Emergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.

Food Programs

  • COMEA Shelter

    Emergency homeless shelter in Cheyenne since 1982, with housing services, free meals, case management and limited transportation help for anyone homeless or at high risk of homelessness in Laramie County. Services beyond a 3-night emergency stay require a Wyoming ID.

  • St. Joseph's Food Pantry

    Food assistance for Laramie County residents experiencing food insecurity, with no restrictions based on race, religion or identity. Food only: no gas cards, money, housing or clothing.

  • Food Bank of Wyoming

    Statewide

    Wyoming's food bank, part of Food Bank of the Rockies: it provides food and necessities through signature programs, Mobile Pantries and hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners across the state. Use Find Food on its site.

  • Feeding America (Find Your Local Food Bank)

    Nationwide

    Enter your ZIP code to find the food bank, pantries and meal programs serving your community.

  • USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America)

    Nationwide

    Connects you with nearby food banks, meal sites and programs like SNAP and WIC. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. En español: 1-877-842-6273.

Health Assistance

  • Community Health Center of Central Wyoming

    Casper community health centre offering medical, dental and behavioral health care, with a Sliding Fee Program.

  • Apply for Wyoming Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP

    Statewide

    Apply or renew online, on paper or over the phone for Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP. The programs never charge anything to enroll or re-enroll. Apply by phone: 1-855-294-2127 (TTY 1-855-329-5204).

  • Abortion Pill Reversal hotline

    Nationwide

    Started a chemical abortion and regret it? Call as soon as you can.

Housing Assistance & Shelters

  • COMEA Shelter

    Emergency homeless shelter in Cheyenne since 1982, with housing services, free meals, case management and limited transportation help for anyone homeless or at high risk of homelessness in Laramie County. Services beyond a 3-night emergency stay require a Wyoming ID.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Prevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.

Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance

Parenting Classes

Pregnancy Centers

  • LifeChoice Pregnancy Care Center

    Free women's centre in Cheyenne offering pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, a personalised resource plan (WIC, Medicaid and more) and a 6-week parenting course. Parents who complete it receive a Baby Bundle each month for 12 months with diapers, wipes, baby clothes and toiletries.

  • True Care Women's Resource Center

    Confidential, no-cost help in Casper for women who are unexpectedly pregnant or think they might be, including ultrasounds and one-on-one appointments.

  • Women's Resource Center of NE Wyoming

    Free pregnancy and sexual health clinic in Gillette serving Campbell County and Northeast Wyoming: pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, options information, pregnancy and parenting education and practical support. No insurance needed and no charge for any service.

  • American Pregnancy Association

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential pregnancy helpline and a search for local pregnancy centers, adoption agencies and maternity homes.

  • Care Net Pregnancy Decision Line

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential pregnancy decision coaching by phone, and a map of 1,200+ affiliated pregnancy centers.

  • Heartbeat International (Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help)

    Nationwide

    Search 7,000+ life-affirming pregnancy help locations by state, city or ZIP.

  • Option Line

    Nationwide

    Call or text 24/7 to talk about a pregnancy and be connected with a pregnancy center near you.

Special Needs Assistance

Support for Fathers

Transportation

  • Wyoming Medicaid Travel Assistance

    Statewide

    Wyoming Medicaid members who meet certain requirements can request help with transportation costs to and from medically necessary appointments, for mileage or another way of getting there. It does not cover the full expense, and not every benefit plan qualifies. The travel guide and request form are on this page.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Local Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.

  • Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)

    Nationwide

    Medicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.