DADS Making a Difference

Empowering Wyoming Dads, Strengthening Wyoming Families

Program Information

DADS Making a Difference was created to assist dads in achieving employment and in contributing to their child(ren)’s well-being. This will be achieved by:

• receiving training to prepare for a worthwhile career with higher paying wages,
• becoming gainfully employed, self-sufficient, and contributing to their dependent children’s financial well-being,
• becoming more involved in their dependent children’s emotional, social, and physical development,
• acquiring skills for good parenting, and
• when possible, working together as a team with custodial parent for the benefit of their dependent children.

What is the Schedule Like?

• Phase One
  • Application and approval
• Phase Two (14 weeks)
  • Job training
  • Group & individual counseling
  • Life skills training
  • Mentor services
  • Extensive case management support
• Phase Three
  • On-the-job training and job placement
• Phase Four
  • Follow-up to ensure success

Am I Qualified to Join?

To qualify, you must be...

• Either a custodial or non-custodial parent
• Interested in a better-paying job
• 18 years of age or older
• In the Low-Income bracket (your income needs to be 185% or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines)
• Willing to commit to a comprehensive training program
• Interested in contributing more to your child's welfare
• Drug-free

How Do I Apply?

Download this Application Form. Print out a copy and fill it out completely. Then, mail it to the address below:

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
1510 East Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY, 82002
Re: DADS Making a Difference

You can also visit the above address or call (307) 777-3700.