In conjunction with local, state and non-profit agencies, AARP Wyoming has developed this site for the increasing number of grandparent and kinship caregivers across the state. The majority of people come into this role under less than ideal circumstances, including death, abandonment, teenage parenting, substance abuse, incarceration, abuse or neglect.

As a primary caregiver, you may be responsible for the legal, financial, educational and medical decisions regarding your grandchild. And along with about 3,500 other grandparent caregivers in Wyoming, and over 2.4 million grandparent caregivers nationwide, you face the difficult task of gaining the necessary authority required to make those decisions.

A print version of this guide will be available through your local senior center and public health office and the following organizations:

• Wyoming Department of Family Services
• Wyoming Department of Health's Aging Division
• Prevent Child Abuse Wyoming
• Casey Family Programs 
• Wyoming Senior Citizens, Inc.
• Wyoming Legal Services, Inc. 
• Wyoming Bar Association
• Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Laramie County 

GrandCare Toolkit
A thorough listing of health, financial and safety resources for grandfamilies or relatives raising children.

Benefits QuickLINK 
Find out if you or the children you’re raising are eligible for key public and private benefits.

State Visitation Laws
Having problems visiting your grandchildren? Find out what steps you can take—in or out of court.