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Laura Van Buskirk

IV-D Director/TANF Administrator,
Department of Child Support Services,
Wyoming Dept of Family Services

Contact Details

Wyoming Dept of Family Services
2300 Capitol Ave Ste C
Cheyenne, WY
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Bio

Laura Van Buskirk serves as the Child Support and TANF Administrator for the State of Wyoming. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the child support program, having served in three states and across both the public and private sectors. 

A frequent conference presenter, Laura is passionate about the role that empathy, authenticity, and servant leadership play in creating strong organizations, engaged teams, and meaningful public service. 

Laura is licensed to practice law in Kansas, Missouri, and Wyoming. She earned her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Kansas. 

Education

University of Kansas School of Law
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
J.D., 2001
Law
1998 To 2001

University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
B.A., 1998
English & Women's Studies
1994 To 1998

Job History

Wyoming Department of Family Services
IV-D Director/TANF Administrator
Cheyenne, WY, United States
August 2026 - present

Placer County Dept of Child Support Services
Director
Rocklin, CA, United States
May 2020 - present

YoungWilliams
Project Manager - Child Support Services of Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY, United States
November 2014 - April 2020

YoungWilliams
Attorney - Child Support Services of Kansas
Olathe, KS, United States
September 2013 - October 2014

State of Kansas Department for Children and Families
Staff Attorney
Kansas City & Leavenworth, KS, United States
December 2004 - September 2013