Eastern Shoshone Department of Family Services

Wyoming was one of many states that adopted a state version of the law when it looked like the federal version might get struck down in a 2023 Supreme Court case. But the state law is set to expire in 2027.

The Eastern Shoshone Tribe opened the Eastern Shoshone Children’s Lodge this summer to provide temporary care for kids placed into protective custody. The new lodge offers a safe place for kids in need to land while still keeping them connected to their communities and culture.