Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Wyoming Department of Family Services received a $2,955,792 formula grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care, under the Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF, CFDA 93.596). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, supports the delivery of child care services and early childhood development initiatives throughout Wyoming. The primary objective of this funding is to help low-income families access affordable, quality child care while parents work or pursue education and training opportunities, while simultaneously enhancing the quality of child care services available across the state.

Wyoming DFS will administer these mandatory and matching funds in accordance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, utilizing the resources to subsidize child care costs for eligible families and support early childhood education programs. As the designated lead agency, Wyoming DFS is responsible for developing and implementing a three-year CCDF plan, coordinating services with other federal, state, and local child care providers, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations under 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99. The department works collaboratively with sub-recipients and community partners to deliver comprehensive services that address child welfare and family support needs across the state.