Wyoming Child Support Program

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Understand the TOP, Child Support, and Your Tax Refund

If you owe child support but are behind on your payments, federal and state agencies have several ways of collecting the past-due support (often called “arrears” or “arrearages”). One tool the Wyoming Department of Family Services uses to collect this past-due support is the Treasury Offset Program (TOP). This program can take all or part of your federal income tax refund to cover the child support you owe.

Here is how it works…

TOP Treasury Offset Program - Is your tax refund eligible to have past due child support deducted from your tax refund? If you owe at least $500 in past due support, you might be eligible.

If you have further questions or concerns, please contact your LOCAL WYOMING CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE or use our CONTACT US form, and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

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Passport Delays – Plan Your Trip

The Passport Agency currently has a backlog that is causing delays in releasing or obtaining passports.  The suggestion of the Office of Child Support is to request your passport 6 months prior to your anticipated date of travel. 

1. Do you believe your passport has been taken? 

2. Are you worried about a recently submitted passport application?

3. Have you received an official denial letter from the Passport Agency? 

If any of these questions apply to you, please reach out to your local child support office to discuss any concerns you may have.  There are options available that may expedite this process for you.

Find your nearest child support location on our LOCATIONS page.

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Way2Go Cards Are Expiring October 2021

Any cards that are expiring are sent a replacement card automatically one month in advance of the expiration date. The card is sent to the address on the Way2Go system.

If you have not received a replacement card please contact Wyoming State Disbursement unit 1-888-570-9914 or 1-307-777-5300.

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The Child Tax Credit

The Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan provides relief with a child tax credit – and most families will automatically receive monthly payments without having to take any action.

For those with children, the American Rescue Plan increased the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 per child to $3,000 per child for children over the age of six and from $2,000 to $3,600 for children under the age of six, and raised the age limit from 16 to 17. All working families will get the full credit if they make up to $150,000 for a couple or $112,500 for a family with a single parent (also called Head of Household).

Families who are not automatically enrolled because they did not have to file taxes last year can sign up using this online tool.

Learn more at childtaxcredit.gov