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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.
State and Tribal Child Support Agency Contacts
OCSE’s partnerships with state and 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 video
An optional tool for tribal child support programs to use in developing their annual budget.
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Tribal 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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Tribal Property and Uniform Cost Principles
Answers questions from tribes about allocating costs of fixed assets and uniform cost principles -
FY 2020 Emergency Waiver Deadline – August 1, 2020
Announces deadline for tribes to submit an emergency waiver of the non-federal share -
Tribal Child Support Program Waiver Request
Provides instructions on submitting a waiver of the non-federal share of tribal child support program expenditures -
Allowable Costs for Tribal Child Support Programs
Provides guidance on allowable activities for tribal child support programs -
Federal Tax Refund Offset, Administrative Offset, and Passport Denial for Tribes
Provides guidance on submitting tribal IV-D cases for these enforcement remedies -
Uniform Guidance Questions for Tribal Programs
Provides information on the uniform guidance for tribal programs -
Tribal Directors Resource Guide
Announces the release of a helpful resource guide for new tribal child support directors - View More Resources >
Last Reviewed: June 26, 2020