Department+of+Family+Services

toc The Department of Family Services (DFS) is the state youth services authority and the authority for public assistance and social services (W.S. 9-1-204; W.S. 9-2-2101 through W.S. 9-2-2106; and W.S. 42-1-101 through 42-2-114). Central Administration is responsible for coordinating policy and rulemaking, training, quality assurance, resources, staffing and statewide initiatives. In addition to the Family Services Offices in the communities, the Department is comprised of three divisions: Assistance Division, Financial Services, and Services Division. (//2015 State Directory//)
 * Department of Family Services **

=Commissions, Board and Councils=

Adoption Intermediary Commission

 * Contact Information:** 851 Werner Court, Suite 200 Casper 82601 Phone (307) 473-3924, Fax (307) 473-3967 (//2015 State Directory//)

Children's Trust Fund Board
The Children's Trust Fund Board is created to promote prevention and education programs designed to reduce the occurrence and reoccurrence of child abuse and neglect and to reduce the need for state intervention in child abuse and neglect cases (W.S. 14-8-101 through W.S. 14-8-108). Children's Trust Fund Board also acts as a board of review and acts in an advisory capacity to the Division of Public Assistance and Social Services of the Department of Family Services in all matters pertaining to child-care programs and child-care facility licensing.


 * Contact information:** Hathaway Building Department of Family Services, 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-5539, Fax (307) 777-3693 (//2015 State Directory//)

Early Childhood State Advisory Council
The vision of the Early Childhood State Advisory Council is as follows: “All children in Wyoming live and learn in safe and nurturing environments that prepare them for success in school and life.” The Council’s mission is “…to serve Wyoming children and families by facilitating statewide collaboration, evaluating the early childhood system and making recommendations to the Governor, lawmakers and state agencies.” The Council will work to develop recommendation for policy and program improvements related to the early childhood system in Wyoming, continue work to improve the professional development system and career ladder for early childhood providers and educators and create recommendations related to the issue of quality in Wyoming’s early childhood programs and services. The Council was established through Executive Order 2010-2.


 * Contract information:** Hathaway Building, 3rd Floor Department of Family Services 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-7561

Family Services Department Advisory Council
The Family Services Department Advisory Council’s mission is to provide program support, guidance, advocacy, feedback and act as a liaison to the Department, functions which are guided by the Department’s own mission statement. Most members are appointed by the Governor to serve three-year terms. The Senate President and Speaker of the House each appoint one member from the Legislature.


 * Contact information:** Hathaway Building, 3rd Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Legal Assistant, DFS Director Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-7564, Fax (307) 777-7747 (//2015 State Directory//)

State Advisory Council on Juvenile Justice
The State Advisory Council on Juvenile Justice (SACJJ) is the statewide resource for the Governor, Legislature, and communities in the fields of juvenile justice, youth services, and delinquency prevention. The State Advisory Council on Juvenile Justice assists in reviewing, recommending existing and new, applicable research and outcome-based juvenile accountability programs and strategies ranging from prevention and intervention to long-term detention or treatment programs for youth. In addition, the SACJJ supports and facilitates the allocation and use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) and other state/federal monies to assist communities in providing a range of programs and services preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency. The SACJJ does this in partnership with families, schools, communities, law enforcement and other agencies and is committed to collaborating with other organizations to create a Juvenile Information System to collect, produce and analyze data to better evaluate existing strategies and services. The SACJJ is committed to a balanced approach increasing public safety, providing both agency and offender accountability, while affording youth opportunities to develop as responsible citizen.


 * Contact information:** Council Coordinator, Hathaway Building, 3rd Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-5218, Fax (307) 777-3659 Website:[| wyjuvenilejustice.com] (//2015 State Directory//)

=Institutions=

Wyoming Boys' School
The Wyoming Boys’ School is a secure facility providing adjudicated delinquent males ages 12-20 with opportunities to make necessary changes in their lives. Staff members provide supportive services focusing on psychological/emotional stability, education, physical training and mental health therapies. Programs are specifically designed for youth to learn socially responsible values and life skills, restructure their critical thinking skills, and prepare for a successful transition back to their family and community.


 * Contact information:** 1550 Highway 20 South Worland 82401 Phone (307) 347-6144, Fax (307) 347-4869 (//2015 State Directory//)

Wyoming Girls' School
The Wyoming Girl's School serves as a rehabilitative/correctional facility for court ordered delinquent girls, ages 12 through 21. The program of the Wyoming Girls’ School focuses on addressing criminal behavior, behavior management, personal and community restitution, victimization, mental health and substance abuse needs, independent living, and aftercare planning. In addition, the Wyoming Girls’ School provides accredited Wyoming Department of Education academic education for grades 7-12 and GED opportunity for select and qualified students.

(//2015 State Directory//)
 * Contact Information:** 3500 Big Horn Avenue Mailing Address: P.O. Box 868 Sheridan 82801 Phone (307) 674-7476, Fax (307) 674-4909