Getting Started
- Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of Wyoming. - Certified Adoption Agencies
Contact information for private adoption agencies in Wyoming. - Foster Parent Handbook
Wyoming’s foster parent handbook. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in Wyoming. - Pre-Service Training Information
Contact your county foster care coordinator for more information on Wyoming’s pre-service training classes. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Wyoming. - Adoption Information for Wyoming
Adoption information by state - Understanding Wyoming’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on Wyoming to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Wyoming children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information about ICPC process in Wyoming, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Accessing Adoption Resources
Provides information on Wyoming’s Confidential Intermediaries program. - Accessing Adoption Records Forms
Scroll down to Confidential Intermediaries to download forms that will be used in accessing adoption records. - Adoption Assistance
Select Wyoming to view more information on adoption assistance in state of Wyoming, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Bethany Christian Services Post-Adoption Support
Contact Bethany Christian Services to find out what post-adoption services are offered in your area. - Lending Library
Foster and adoptive parents can request to check out books and DVDs on adoption issues from the state library. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Wyoming. - Support Groups
Contact information for adoption support groups. - Wyoming Confidential Intermediaries Program Brochure
Contact information for Wyoming’s district courts, and FAQs. - Adoption Services
DFS Adoption Services - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of therapists specializing in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral Care
DFS behavioral care services - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local therapists specializing in the treatment of sexual abuse - Counseling Resources
A list of local counselors - Kid Counseling
A list of child therapists - Kinship Care
Information on local kinship care services - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - Free Medical Resources
A list of free medical clinics - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD State FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists trained in treating trauma-related issues - Nurturing Parent Programs
Nurturing Parent Programs - Online Support Groups
A list of online support groups and resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
FAQ’s about adoption - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A list of summer activities for kids
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - American Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - Nightlight Christian Adoptions
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