Tribal Agencies
Currently 60 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. View the list of tribal child support programs. The Bureau of Indian Affairs lists federally recognized Indian Tribes eligible for federal funding.
2019 ACF Tribal Consultation - September 16, 2019
Tribal Consultations are opportunities for ACF officials to hear from Tribal leaders and discuss issues important to them as well as ACF programs, including the Office of Child Support Enforcement.
Visit the ANA website for information and registration details.
Tribal Child Support Budget Toolbox
Tribal Directors Resource Guide
State and Tribal Child Support Agency Contacts
One Tribe's Journey to
$1 Million in Collections
Tribal Program Resources
Resources to help you manage your tribal child support program.
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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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Training
Training resources for tribal child support agencies.
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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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IRS Requirements for Tribes Accessing Federal Tax Information
Published: July 5, 2019Shares IRS requirements regarding tribal IV-D agencies accessing federal tax information through a state IV-D agency -
Model Tribal System Documentation
Published: May 22, 2019A list of documentation relating to MTS design, development, installation, operation, and training -
Allowable Costs for Tribal Child Support Programs
Published: May 13, 2019Provides guidance on allowable activities for tribal child support programs -
Integrating Approaches that Prioritize and Enhance Father Engagement
Published: October 17, 2018ACF IM-18-01 encourages all human service agencies, including offices of child support enforcement, to jointly create an environment that prioritizes father -
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 -
Finding the Right Security Control Assessor
Published: January 12, 2018Overview on obtaining a qualified independent security control assessor prior to accessing the Federal Parent Locator Service -
Independent Security Assessors and Baseline Security Controls
Published: February 24, 2017Addresses how to identify an appropriate and qualified independent assessor and provides examples of security controls -
Information for Tribal Access to the FPLS
Published: July 26, 2016Provides self-assessment tool and answers to frequently asked questions about FPLS access for tribal agencies -
Uniform Guidance Questions for Tribal Programs
Published: May 27, 2016Provides information on the uniform guidance for tribal programs -
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 >