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FY 2014 Budget proposals promote family self-sufficiency and responsible fatherhood and recognize the essential role of both parents SEE A SUMMARY -
Child support is an important source of income for custodial families SEE THE OCSE STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS - A mother shares her story about getting services from the Mecklenburg County child support program READ THE TRANSCRIPT
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We redesigned the Child Support Handbook on our website to make it more user-friendly SEE THE HANDBOOK -
Employers account for 70 percent of child support collections to families LEARN MORE ON THE EMPLOYER WEB PAGE
What is the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)?
OCSE partners with federal, state, tribal and local governments and others to promote parental responsibility so that children receive support from both parents even when they live in separate households.
Learn MoreChild Support Toolkit
Child support programs have demonstrated that innovative strategies, customer-focused services, and advanced technology can improve the reliability of child support payments, particularly for low-income families. Collecting support every month depends on employment for noncustodial parents, cooperation between parents, and the parents’ emotional connection with their children. Click on each bubble in the chart to explore family-centered strategies.
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Intergovernmental Reference Guide
Visit the Intergovernmental Reference Guide (IRG) for state, tribal, and international child support agency contact and policy information
Help for Families
Contact Your State or Tribal Child Support Agency
Get help with your case or learn how to apply for child support
Child Support Handbook - Answers to Your Questions
A guide to help you get the child support payments your child needs and deserves
Nuestros Hijos, Nuestra Responsabilidad
Una guía para ayudarle a obtener los pagos de mantención de menores lo que sus hijos necesitan y merecen
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers on how to get, change or enforce a child support order and more
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Quick Fact
40,000
Income withholding orders sent to employers electronically every month
A number that’s rising as more states and employers join the electronic exchange and see cost savings and, most importantly, increased collections.
