02/11/2026
Did you know that 16% of the Wyoming children living in foster care are in Laramie County? There is always a need for more foster parents. It can be difficult to find placement for foster children, even more so for school aged, middle school aged children, and teenagers. If placement can't be found, these youth may need to be placed in crisis centers. If room in a local crisis center isn’t available, sometimes they are sent to other crisis centers throughout the state, which takes them away from their schools and friends. Foster parents are needed here in Laramie County to help these youth. You don’t have to be a saint, rich, married, or a parent to help. You do not need to devote years of your life to helping these children. Often, they just need a place to stay temporarily. Foster parents receive a monthly stipend to provide the children’s needs. For more information on being a foster parent please call Jessica at (307)777-5170.
Photo: Renee Fuller, Social Services Supervisor, and Jessica Frankforth, Foster Care Coordinator, of the Wyoming Department of Family Services.
