Tribal Agencies
Currently 60 tribes operate child support programs, providing services to Native American families consistent with tribal values and cultures. Tribal child support programs locate custodial and noncustodial parents, establish legal fatherhood (paternity), establish child support orders, and enforce orders. View the list of tribal child support programs. The Bureau of Indian Affairs lists federally recognized Indian Tribes eligible for federal funding.
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Tribal Directors Resource Guide
State and Tribal Child Support Agency Contacts
OCSE’s partnerships with tribal agencies work
Learn how we partner with tribes and other child support agencies to help ensure children receive support from both parents.
Watch the videoTribe surpasses annual collections goal again
The Tribal Child Support Unit (TCSU) for the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska celebrated a significant milestone in early 2019 after recording $1 million in collections in FY 2018.
Read the storyTribal Program Resources
Resources to help you manage your tribal child support program.
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Federal Parent Locator System (FPLS) Documents for Tribes
FPLS resources for tribal child support agencies.
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Code of Federal Regulations
Program requirements on applying for and receiving funding.
- eCFR: Part 309: Tribal Child Support Enforcement (IV-D) Program
- eCFR: Part 310: Computerized Tribal IV-D Systems and Office Automation
- eCFR: Part 75: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards
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Computer Specifications
The specifications for all computer equipment to be procured or already procured for office automation and automated child support systems must adhere to the OCSE recommendations.
For details please review, MTS and Office Automation Personal Computer Recommendations.
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Forms
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Associations
- National Tribal Child Support Association
NTCSA provides resources to members who serve Native American children through effective child support programs
- National Association of Tribal Child Support Directors
NATSCD assists director's of tribal child support programs with everyday matters of operating a tribal child support program
- National Tribal Child Support Association
Top Tribal Agency Resources
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Extension of the Tribal Annual Data Report, Form OCSE‑75 and Tribal Narrative
Published: March 27, 2020Announces the extension for using the form OCSE-75 Tribal Annual Data Report to Jan. 31, 2023 -
Allowable Costs for Tribal Child Support Programs
Published: May 13, 2019Provides guidance on allowable activities for tribal child support programs -
Federal Tax Refund Offset, Administrative Offset, and Passport Denial for Tribes
Published: September 26, 2018Provides guidance on submitting tribal IV-D cases for these enforcement remedies -
Uniform Guidance Questions for Tribal Programs
Published: May 27, 2016Provides information on the uniform guidance for tribal programs -
Model Tribal System Documentation
Published: May 22, 2019A list of documentation relating to MTS design, development, installation, operation, and training -
Intergovernmental Reference Guide (IRG)
Published: March 1, 2019Used by state and tribal child support agencies to access policy and contact information for processing intergovernmental cases - View More Resources >