Wyoming TANF Cash Assistance: 2026 Benefits and Moving In or Out
Moving TO Wyoming
POWER (Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities) (Wyoming's TANF program) does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Wyoming resident applies fresh through Wyoming Department of Family Services. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Wyoming's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.
Leaving Wyoming
Leaving Wyoming ends your POWER (Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities) (Wyoming's TANF program) case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Wyoming Department of Family Services effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.
Official agency: Wyoming Department of Family Services ↗
Wyoming TANF at a glance
| Program name | POWER (Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities) |
|---|---|
| Max monthly benefit (family of 3) | $781 |
| Time limit | 60 months (lifetime) |
| Processing | Not stated on DFS pages. |
How to apply for TANF in Wyoming
Apply with Wyoming Department of Family Services, which runs the program as POWER (Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities). Go to the official agency page ↗
Processing time: Not stated on DFS pages.
Common questions
How much does TANF pay in Wyoming?
Up to $781 a month for a family of three. Adults can receive it for 60 months in a lifetime.
Do TANF months from another state count in Wyoming?
Generally yes. The federal 60-month lifetime limit counts every month of federally funded TANF an adult received in any state, and Wyoming will ask about past receipt when you apply.
How do I apply for TANF in Wyoming?
Apply with Wyoming Department of Family Services, which runs the program as POWER (Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities). Processing time: not stated on DFS pages.
Who runs TANF in Wyoming?
Wyoming Department of Family Services, which runs the program as POWER (Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities). The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.
Does Wyoming make new residents wait for TANF?
No state may impose a residency waiting period for TANF. You apply as soon as you live in Wyoming; eligibility is decided on Wyoming's own rules.
Where do I report that I'm leaving Wyoming?
Contact Wyoming Department of Family Services (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.
Every move involving Wyoming
From Wyoming to…
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
To Wyoming from…
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Other benefits in Wyoming
- Medicaid in Wyoming
- SNAP in Wyoming
- WIC in Wyoming
- Unemployment in Wyoming
- TANF in every state
- State benefits statistics
Terms on this page: TANF 60-month lifetime limit · Federal poverty level (FPL) · EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer)
Official sources
Every fact above was checked against these official pages. Last verified .
- WY DFS — Cash Assistance (POWER) — accessed 2026-08-08
- WY DFS — Cash Assistance Monthly Benefit Amount — accessed 2026-08-08
- Wyoming Dept. of Education — TANF overview — accessed 2026-08-08