If you are affected by the Federal Government Shutdown, here are Wyoming-based resources available to you right now. This guide keeps things simple: manage cash flow, secure food and health coverage, keep your utilities on, and protect your housing.
NOTE: This information is gathered from public internet sources. Programs change; always click through, confirm details, and beware of scams (no fees to apply for SNAP, Medicaid, UI, housing, or 2-1-1). If something looks off, call the official numbers on the linked sites to verify before sharing personal info. This is not legal, financial, or life advice; seek licensed professionals for help.
🕐 What to do first (10-minute plan)
- Cash flow triage: File or reopen your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) at wyui.wyo.gov, and certify weekly through your account.
- Food & health coverage: Apply for SNAP (Food Assistance) and Medicaid through the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) at benefits.gov or health.wyo.gov. Check eligibility for WIC through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
- Keep the heat and lights on: Apply for LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) or Weatherization Assistance through the Wyoming Department of Family Services or local Community Action Agencies. Contact Rocky Mountain Power, Black Hills Energy, or local electric cooperatives for hardship and payment-assistance programs.
- Housing stability: Find rental and mortgage support through the Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) and HUD Wyoming.
- One-stop referrals: Dial 2-1-1 Wyoming or visit wyoming211.org for statewide help with food, housing, utilities, and legal services.
🔗 Links & Resources (Wyoming)
Income & Jobs
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS):
🔗 https://dws.wyo.gov/
Unemployment Insurance (Apply or Reopen):
🔗 https://wyui.wyo.gov/
Wyoming at Work (Job Search):
🔗 https://www.wyomingatwork.com/
Food Access
SNAP (Food Assistance):
🔗 https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/snap/
Apply via DFS Portal:
🔗 https://dfs.wyo.gov/
WIC (Women, Infants & Children):
🔗 https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/wic/
Food Bank of Wyoming:
🔗 https://wyomingfoodbank.org/
Health Coverage
Medicaid & Kid Care CHIP:
🔗 https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/medicaid/
Apply for Coverage:
🔗 https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/eligibility/
Community Health Centers:
🔗 https://www.wypca.org/find-a-health-center/
Heat, Utilities & Weatherization
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance):
🔗 https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/energy-assistance/
Weatherization Assistance:
🔗 https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/weatherization/
Rocky Mountain Power Assistance:
🔗 https://www.rockymountainpower.net/account/billing/payment-assistance.html
Black Hills Energy Help:
🔗 https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/services/payment-assistance
Housing
Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA):
🔗 https://www.wyomingcda.com/
HUD Wyoming:
🔗 https://www.hud.gov/states/wyoming
Rental & Mortgage Assistance:
🔗 https://www.wyomingcda.com/homebuyers/homebuyer-resources
One-stop referrals
2-1-1 Wyoming:
🔗 https://wyoming211.org/
Community Action Agencies:
🔗 https://www.wyomingcda.com/community-resources
Legal Help
Legal Aid of Wyoming:
🔗 https://www.lawyoming.org/
Wyoming State Bar Lawyer Referral:
🔗 https://www.wyomingbar.org/
Disability Rights Wyoming:
🔗 https://www.wyomingdisability.org/
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