Tribal Agencies
Currently 59 tribes operate child support programs, providing services to Native American families consistent with tribal values and cultures. Like their state counterparts, tribal child support programs locate custodial and noncustodial parents, establish legal fatherhood (paternity), establish child support orders, and enforce orders.
Intergovernmental Reference Guide for Tribes
Paternity Establishment in New Locations
Families in 25 California tribes can now establish paternity in the same place they apply for TANF
Read MoreState and Tribal Child Support Agency Contacts
Tribal Child Support Budget Toolbox
Tribal Program Resources
Resources to help you manage your tribal child support program. Read AT-04-01 for the "Final Rule On Tribal Child Support Enforcement Programs 45 CFR Part 309" outlining program requirements and guidance on applying for and receiving funding.
See the list of tribes operating a child support program and the Bureau of Indian Affairs list of federally recognized Indian Tribes eligible for federal funding.
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Training
Training resources for tribal child support agencies.
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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
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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.
Most Recent Tribal Agency Resources
FY 2016 Annual Report to Congress
Published: March 7, 2018Highlights financial and statistical program achievements based on data reported by state and tribal child support agenciesExtension of OCSE-34 and OCSE-396 Forms - expire December 31, 2020
Published: January 19, 2018Notifies states and tribes of extension of use of OCSE-34 and OCSE-396 forms to December 31, 2020Finding the Right Security Control Assessor
Published: January 12, 2018Overview on obtaining a qualified independent security control assessor prior to accessing the Federal Parent Locator ServiceTribal Directors Resource Guide
Published: February 6, 2017Announces the release of a helpful resource guide for new tribal child support directorsIndependent Security Assessors and Baseline Security Controls
Published: February 24, 2017Addresses how to identify an appropriate and qualified independent assessor and provides examples of security controlsInformation for Tribal Access to the FPLS
Published: July 26, 2016Provides self-assessment tool and answers to frequently asked questions about FPLS access for tribal agenciesUniform Guidance Questions for Tribal Programs
Published: May 27, 2016Provides information on the uniform guidance for tribal programs- View More Resources >