Wyoming Child Support Office
Updated August 2026
Wyoming's Child Support Program, run by the Department of Family Services (DFS), handles child support statewide from its office in Cheyenne, with some county offices operated under contract.
Phone
(307) 777-6948Official Website
Official Site ↗Mailing Address
Department of Family Services – Child Support Program
Wyoming Department of Family Services, 2300 Capitol Avenue, Hathaway Building, 3rd Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Case Account
Manage Your Case ↗Payments
Make a Payment ↗About the Department of Family Services – Child Support Program
Wyoming's IV-D program is administered at the state level by DFS, though some local county offices are operated under contract by a private entity, Child Support Services of Wyoming, providing local casework under state oversight.
The program locates noncustodial parents, establishes paternity, sets support orders, and collects and enforces payments once a case is active, with case management through a self-service portal built into the main site.
Wyoming uses the Income Shares model to calculate support. See how this compares to other states →
Wyoming's default child support termination age is 18. See the full rules, including high school and disability extensions →
Circumstances change — see how to request a modification in Wyoming →
How to Apply for Child Support in Wyoming
A parent or caretaker of a child can apply for Wyoming child support services through the self-service portal at childsupport.wyoming.gov. Families already receiving POWER (Wyoming's TANF program) or Medicaid are typically referred for services automatically.
The application requires identifying information for both parents and the child, along with any existing custody or support paperwork. DFS then works to establish paternity if needed and get a support order in place.
How to Collect Child Support Payments in Wyoming
Wyoming collects most support through income withholding once an order is active, disbursed to the receiving parent by direct deposit or debit card.
Payments can also be made online through the VPS Online Payment Service or by e-check at 1-866-645-6347, and case status can be checked through the self-service portal.
Missed Payments & Enforcement
Wyoming's enforcement tools, including license suspension, are documented in the state's child support policy manual, and standard tools like tax refund interception and credit bureau reporting apply for parents who fall behind.
As in every state, federal law allows a passport to be denied or revoked once past-due support exceeds $2,500.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for Wyoming child support services? +
Through the self-service portal at childsupport.wyoming.gov. Families already receiving POWER or Medicaid in Wyoming are typically referred for services automatically.
Are all Wyoming child support offices run by the state? +
The program itself is administered by DFS, but some local county offices are operated under contract by Child Support Services of Wyoming, a private entity providing casework under state oversight.
How do I make a Wyoming child support payment? +
Through the VPS Online Payment Service, linked from the state's Make a Payment page, or by e-check at 1-866-645-6347.
Helpful Resources
Calculator & Guidelines
See how Wyoming calculates the current amount, and how it compares to other states.
Learn more →When Support Ends
Wyoming's default termination age, plus how high school, disability, or college can extend it.
Learn more →Modify an Order
What counts as a substantial change and how to request a modification in Wyoming.
Learn more →Interstate Cases
How UIFSA determines jurisdiction when the other parent lives outside Wyoming.
Learn more →This page is your Wyoming starting point
Contact information above covers what the Department of Family Services – Child Support Program handles directly, but the guideline model, termination age, and modification rules that decide your amount live on the dedicated pages linked here. And if the other parent lives outside Wyoming, interstate rules — not Wyoming's own procedures — determine which state has authority.
Nearby State Child Support Offices
Rules, portals, and enforcement tools change at the state line. If a case involves parents in more than one state, start with each state's own office — interstate cases are handled through direct cooperation between the agencies involved.